HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Child Protection Monitor Jobs in Kenya

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Child Protection Monitor Jobs in Kenya



Position Summary:

HIAS seeks to recruit a Child Protection Monitor who will assist in provision of social interventions and assistance to the most at risk and vulnerable refugee children.

Essential Functions:

  • Identify and document child rights violations, refer cases to the appropriate authorities, and provide regular follow-up on each case

  • Participate in community awareness raising and dissemination of information

  • Assist in the implementation of appropriate interventions for at-risk refugee and asylum seeker children through activities such as placement in alternative care arrangements with foster families, emergency shelter placement, etc.

  • Make referrals for vulnerable refugees to access services

  • Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugee and asylum seeker children in the community

  • Provide translation for refugees during activities as needed

  • Mobilize community members for forums and sensitization campaigns

  • Provide weekly and monthly reports indicating progress in relation to targets and client needs

  • Provide basic trainings to beneficiary groups in: Refugee Rights, Child Rights, Gender-Based Violence, and other protection related issues as determined by the Program Supervisor

  • Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required

    Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Entry level with minimal work experience, preferably with an NGO.

  • Experience in the field of refugee Child Protection will be an added advantage.

  • Basic literacy in English and at least
    one language prevalent in the refugee community in Nairobi

  • Well integrated to the dynamics and needs of refugee children within their areas

  • Good working knowledge of the community needs and gaps

  • Ability to work with members of the community with little or no supervision

  • Computer literacy

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong counselling skills

  • Strong training skills in child protection and community development will be an added advantage
    age ience in the field of refugee Child Protection will be an added advantage.

  • Proficiency in English and preferably ***Kiswahili, Kinyamulenge, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda,***or French languages. Proficiency in English is Mandatory

  • Location - Kasarani area

    How to Apply

    Please submit the required documents to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the vacancy number HRTK/CPM/12/2022 on the subject line.

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 names and contacts of referees
  • Valid and updated refugee ID
  • Proof of registration
  • Academic and Training Certificates


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