HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Jobs

A. Cleaning Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary:

Ensuring high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the premises.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Develop routines to ensure all common areas of the safe house are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

Assist in the general cleanliness of the offices

Ensuring the availability of cleaning supplies in all sanitary places

Use cleaning materials and consumables economically

Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly

Empty general waste refuse bins and make sure all refuse is disposed off promptly and using proper disposal methods.

Any other duties assigned.

Job Specification

Minimum of secondary school education

Certificate in house keeping

Experience as a cleaner for not less than 2 years

Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Outstanding customer service skills

Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

How to Apply:

Please send your application letter and CV quoting the job title on the email subject to recruitment@hiasafrica.org by close of business Friday 30th December 2016.

For more information and job application details, see; HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Jobs


B. Cook Job Vacancies in Kenya

Job Summary:

The incumbent will participate in the preparation and serving of meals at the safe house including the following functions.

Oversees and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of well balanced main meals to shelter residents.

Arranges and directs the appropriate storage of food and supplies

Determine quantities to be cooked and size of portions to be served, taking into account total population of the safe house

Check quantity and quality of stock received and notify Head Cook of any deficiencies

Ensure that high standards of hygiene and health are maintained in the kitchen

Maintaining safety standards throughout all food preparation and storage areas;

Perform any other duties as may be required

Job specifications

A certificate in Hotel and catering management or food and beverage

Must have a valid medical certificate

Should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the catering industry

Skills & Competencies

Ability to accurately read, measure, convert and follow recipes and assemble ingredients according to cooking standards and recipes.

Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met.

Comprehensive understanding of Food Hygiene Regulations.

Experience of high volume catering in a busy work place.

Fully conversant with various cooking methods like boiling, baking, roasting and steaming.

How to Apply:

Please send your application letter and CV quoting the job title on the email subject to recruitment@hiasafrica.org by close of business Friday 30th December 2016.

For more information and job application details, see; HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Jobs


C. Counselling Psychologist Volunteer Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

The incumbent will spearhead the provision of counseling and other psychotherapeutic interventions to vulnerable and at risk refuge clients in emotional and psychological distress including those with mental health challenges impairing their normal functioning.

1.) Provide Psychosocial Services

Provide individual and group counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the field office and keep continuous counseling notes

Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations and prepare and submit the reports to the PPM

Ensure appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis of all the psychological cases are in line with the DSM-V and ICD-10, WHO Mental Health Atlas among others

Oversee counseling treatment programs and ensure the provision of technical assistance and training for clinical staff in order to establish and maintain appropriate treatment protocols resulting in the increase of the recovery of clients in line with national and international standards and guiding principles by UNHCR, IASC, SPHERE Project WHO among others

Maintain a tracker for all assessments conducted

at the field level.

Ensure adherence to existing Standard Operating Procedures for all assessments and uphold integrity and confidentiality of the assessment process, ensuring that the Code of Conduct and the undertaking of confidentiality are signed by all those involved in the process.

Review all social and psychological assessments reports generated by field staff and ensure they are forwarded to the psychosocial manager for further review and submission to UNHCR or others.

Oversee provision of social assistance (FA, food, transport, clothes and other material assistance) and ensure adherence to finance SOPs

Assist protection officers in organizing and mobilizing for committee meetings, dialogues and other activities.

2.) Reporting

Responsible for timely, quality and comprehensive field reports, reviewing and analyses of all psychosocial assessments , SGBV reports and drawing out of emerging trends and issues to inform in program planning and decision making.

Prepare and provide weekly, monthly reports and quarterly reports and data to the Psychosocial Manager highlighting office performance, progress against targets and client needs

Prepare a success story quarterly for purposes of web updates and fundraising

Ensure up to data record keeping

3.) Coordination, Partnership and Networking

Develop and maintain partnership and network with external organizations and the government and keep a proper database

Assess refugees in need of psychiatric care, refer for needed services in consultation with the PPM, monitor progress, and prepare file notes

Follow up and monitor all referral cases and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions.

Attend sector related forums as required

Monitor use of resources for accountability and efficient use of the organizations resources.

Proactively coordinate with the Psychosocial Program Manager to ensure active follow ups on accounts receivables

Attend all relevant internal and external meetings

Job Specifications

A minimum of Bachelors in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university.

Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of ACCESS, EXCEL and WORD;

Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee population;

Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments;

Must have at least 3 years’ experience in providing counseling services to trauma survivors in individual and group settings in a multi-cultural environment. Experience with refugees an advantage;

Experience in planning and implementing psychosocial project activities including facilitating individual and group therapy and training.

Experience working with children and child therapy, with good knowledge of child rights and protection;

Have group facilitation skills and experience.

Have at least one year of training experience.

Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills; proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness;

Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and able to uphold high standards of confidentiality;

No less than three years job experience in trauma counselling, preferably in the NGO sector. Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.

How to Apply:

Please send your application letter and CV quoting the job title on the email subject to recruitment@hiasafrica.org by close of business Friday 30th December 2016.

For more information and job application details, see; HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Jobs

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