Reporting to: Gender & GBV Program Manager
Location: Nairobi
Duration: 6 months
Introduction
HIAS is an international not for profit organization with a vision for a world in which refugees, displaced persons and asylum seekers find welcome, safety and freedom. HIAS operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through protection, resilience, economic inclusion and provision of durable solutions.
Organizationally, HIAS is guided by its Refugee Rights Framework. This rights-based approach, based on international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law and practice, provides a programming framework for HIAS’ focus on refugee protection. This framework prioritizes programming impact that ensures forcibly displaced people realize their potential and become contributors to society, with this impact being achieved through the realization of legal and civil rights and social and economic rights including through 1) the right to protection from harm, violence and discrimination, 2) the right to recovery from the shock of displacement, and 3) the right to economic self-sufficiency and inclusion.
The overall goal of HIAS’ global GBV Prevention and Response programming is for forcibly displaced refugee women, girls, sexual and gender minorities to pursue their potential and to access their human and legal rights, free from violence and oppression. This means HIAS GBV programming works to ensure;
Forcibly displaced women, girls, sexual and gender minorities face a reduced risk of GBV,
Survivors of sexual and physical violence have access to coordinated psychosocial, health, and legal services,
Family, community, and institutions support refugee women, girls, sexual and gender minorities in accessing and using their rights.
HIAS is an implementing partner for Frontline aids through an Emergency Response Grants aimed at strengthening access to healthcare to urban refugees and local nationals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and men who have sex with men (MSM). This key population faces discrimination and stigmatization which hinders them from accessing urgent health services especially HIV care and treatment and GBV services. Therefore, HIAS seeks to recruit a Caseworker who will support in implementing a 6 months’ project in Nairobi County and its environs.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate in enlisting/ enrolling of the Kenyan and refugee LGBTQs community members in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
Assist in protection mainstreaming by providing insight in protection interventions for the LGBTQ population.
Facilitate access to local support networks within the Kenyan LGBTQ community with NHIF in ensuring key details of the Refuges and local LGBTQs have been obtained in time before registration.
Mobilize and enroll the LGBTQ community under HIAS to be registered in NHIF and access to services thereafter.
Develop cordial relationships with Health partners and to create an enabling environment for LGBTI to access health service without discrimination.
Enhance the LGBTQ knowledge in understanding where to access health services including LGBTQ survivors of SGBV.
Increase knowledge and exposure of the both Kenyan LGBTQ and LGBTQ refugee discussing their health issues.
Process referrals for support services for SGBV survivors to other agencies.
Conduct timely follow up on referrals and support services provided to LGBTQ SGBV survivors, ensuring that the survivors receive the assistance recommended
Contribute in the development of project proposal, concept notes and sector publications
Perform other duties as and when required
Required Qualifications
Degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study
Desirable Experiences.
Minimum of 1 year previous job experience related to LGBTQ protection.
Demonstrated experience working with key partners in health and directly with LGBTQ refugees who are survivors of GBV.
Must have a good public relation in working with partners and persons of diverse Sex, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SSOGI).
Demonstrated understanding of health care system/ HIV programming/diversity and inclusion for persons of diverse Sex, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SSOGI).
Should be knowledgeable operationalizing GBV principles, knowledge of International humanitarian standards for GBV prevention and response.
Required Skills and Competences
Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word
Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability
Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure
Must be Proficiency in English and Swahili
