Vacancy Announcement- Open to Kenyan Nationals Only
Program: Protection
Grade: 5
Reporting to: Protection Program Manager
Duration: 10 months’ contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance
HIAS Kenya is seeking to recruit a Case Worker who will be expected to contribute towards promoting and protecting the rights of persons with specific needs among the refugee community. The Case Worker will also serve as a resource and focal point for HIAS Kenya and implementing partners on technical matters related to PSNs service provision for urban refugees
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees
Assist in the development and implementation of the HIAS Kenya program strategy
Research, development of training curricula and conduct presentations on a need to basis in line with the program goals and objectives
Follow up on cases and provide refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;
Assist in preparation of project related reports.
Assist in organization and facilitation of Community-Based activities including empowerment
Job
Assist in protection mainstreaming by providing insight in protection interventions for persons with disabilities.
participation in co-ordination meetings
Facilitate establishment of community based protection mechanism and support for the vulnerable persons with specific needs
Ensure ongoing case management and documentation of protection violations
Follow up on cases and provide partners and refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases
Produce accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities.
Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports are analyzed, compiled and submitted to the Protection Program Manager for sharing.
Performing other duties as and when required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study
Desirable Experiences
Minimum of 1-2 years’ previous job experience related to refugee protection.
Demonstrated experience working directly with persons with disabilities
MUST have a demonstrated understanding of key principles of community engagement
Good knowledge of human rights doctrine
Training and capacity building experience, particularly using participatory techniques for training related to refugee protection.
Required Skills and Competences
Proficiency in English and Swahili
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
Knowledge of accountability to affected populations is an added advantage
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the Vacancy Number HRTK/PCW/10/2020 on the subject line:Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered.Closing Date: 23rd October 2020Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.HRTK is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.
Apply via :
recruitment.kenya@hias.org
