HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Jobs
HIAS is an international non-profit organization with a stand for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and freedom. HIAS operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through community based protection including psychosocial support, resilience building, resettlement and provision of durable solutions.
HIAS seeks to recruit an intern/volunteer who will assist in the implementation of Human Resource Practices, which will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture, which emphasizes on; personnel empowerment, productivity, goal attainment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Human Resource Volunteer/Intern Jobs
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the performance of human resources management work relating to recruitment, performance management, leave management and capacity building
Assist in the advertisement of positions, short listing candidates, interviewing candidates, conducting reference checks and providing feedback to successful/unsuccessful candidates.
Assist in coordination with other project heads and field officers to ensure consistency in interpretation and application of HR policies.
Assist in conducting new employee orientation/induction in coordination with the heads of department to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Assist in preparing for staff meetings when required
Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Completion of an Undergraduate Degree or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution of higher learning
Knowledge of the labor laws in Kenya.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills as well as the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast paced multi – tasking humanitarian environment.
Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives.
Unquestionable level of integrity
Knowledge of Computer Applications such as Ms-Access, Ms-Excel and Ms-Word
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to: applications.hias@gmail.com indicating the Vacancy Number HRTK/V-HR/5/2018 on the subject line. Closing Date: 9th May 2018 5.00pm
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Procurement Intern Jobs
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Naivas account management (active payment and reconciliation follow ups, request for payments)
Assist in procurement logistics
Compilation of procurement documents
Requisition and follow up for procurement payments
Raise LPOs
Payment follow up
Mobilizing procurement committee
Assist in procurement documents vouching
Any other tasks assigned as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Specifications
Minimum of B.A/B.Sc Degree in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or any Social sciences.
Higher National Diploma in purchasing & supplies management is an added advantage.
Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to identify potential problems before they occur.
Proactive in preparation and uses initiative in response.
Ability to manage day to day interactions with contracted external service providers and analyze their performance.
Demonstrated capacity for self-organization.
Experience in administrative duties and data entry.
Computer literate in MS Office Suite and ability to particularly work with spreadsheet.
Able to work under fast pace environment and work overtime when required.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
Ability to work with diverse population
Strong written and oral communication skills
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to: applications.hias@gmail.com indicating the Vacancy Number HRTK/V-HR/5/2018 on the subject line. Closing Date: 9th May 2018 5.00pm
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Volunteer Social Workers
Jobs
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Case work and management
Assist in identification of refugees in need of social support (food , clothing, transport) by conducting social assessment, reviewing available assessment data on food and nutrition and If necessary, initiate home visits/ further assessment on key social factors relevant to food and nutritional support services in line with national and International standards and guiding principles by UNHCR, IASC, SPHERE Project WHO among others and report to the Counseling Psychologist
Assist in the social assessments and keep track of socio-environmental risks faced by refugees to ensure mitigation of risks, identify, assess and compile assessment reports for PLWD, ELDERLY, WAR, SHH, GBV, SGBP and SVT, prepare GBVIMS and UNVFVT memos.
Assist in outreach and community dialogue activities on issues related to Sexual Gender Based Violence and other persons with specific needs
Assist in conducting referrals of vulnerable refugees to partner agencies and follow up with clients to facilitate access to external services.
Prepare summaries for presentation in psychosocial panel, effect subsequent panel decisions and enter data into data base, give feedback to refugees
Monitor to ensure social assistance is reaching out to vulnerable refugees
Provide basic counseling and or psycho-education to refugees
Open files for all clients (soft and hard) and ensure that case management is in line with HIAS SOPs and other sector standards
Community outreach and community activities
Assist in conducting awareness and sensitization campaigns in the communities
Assist in assessing, identifying and analyzing community sensitive intervention geared towards building resilience and self-reliance
Conduct support groups, committee meetings and participate in community forums
Establish and maintain networks with existing community structures and other partners for referral and networking purposes
Reporting
Provide weekly and monthly reports and data to counseling psychologist and other technical officers highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs as instructed by the counselling psychologist
Prepare a success story quarterly for purposes of web updates and fundraising
Program development and Management
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and supervision
Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building and staff development activities e.g. workshops, trainings, or information dissemination on issues relates to persons with specific needs
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification Required
A University Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Gender and Development Studies
At least 2 years working experience in the field of Social Work. Experience in working with an NGO that deals with refugees will be an added advantage.
Experience in capacity building including facilitation of community based training and awareness raising
Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of Computer Applications
Working experience with refugees an added advantage.
Ability to work in a demanding and high pressured environment
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to: applications.hias@gmail.com indicating the Vacancy Number HRTK/V-HR/5/2018 on the subject line. Closing Date: 9th May 2018 5.00pm
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered
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