HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Protection Monitor Jobs in Kenya

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Protection Monitor Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary:

HIAS seeks to recruit Protection Monitors who will assist in provision of social interventions and assistance to the most at risk and vulnerable refugees:

Essential Functions:

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

Participate in community awareness and dissemination of information to members of the community.

Assist in the implementation of appropriate intervention for refugees at risk through activities such as emergency shelter placement etc.

Assist in the referral for appropriate intervention for vulnerable refugees in the community.

Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugees in the community.

Assist with the translation for refugees in the community during activities as may be required.

Assist in the mobilization of community members for community forums and sensitization campaigns in the communities.

Provide weekly and monthly reports and data highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs.

Provide training to beneficiary groups in: Refugee Rights & protection, legal documentation and other protection related issues as determined by the Program Supervisor

Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

O – Level education certificate

Any other relevant training

Experience

Not less than three months’ work experience, preferably with an NGO. Experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance

is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Should be well integrated to the dynamics and needs of persons with specific needs (refugee community) 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 community development and working with PSNs will be an added advantage.

Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations

Knowledge in PSEA

Language

Proficiency in English or Kiswahili and either, Luganda, Kinyamulenge, French, Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo and Kinyarwanda or any other major language spoken within the refugee community.

How to Apply

Required Documents

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

Please send the above required documents to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the Vacancy Number HRTK/PM/05/23 on the subject line.

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