HIAS Resettlement Intake Associate Jobs in Kenya

HIAS Resettlement Intake Associate Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary:

HIAS seeks to recruit a Resettlement Intake Associate who will be expected to contribute towards meeting the departmental goals, aimed at promoting resettlement as a durable solution for the most at-risk refugee populations.

Essential Functions:

Prepare individual comprehensive physical case files for clients, complete intake forms and ensure proper filing of individual case files for resettlement consideration.

Conduct follow-up for cases referred from external referral partners and provide timely updates on the status of the follow-ups.

Conduct individual counselling to clients on the HIAS internal resettlement process and HIAS’ anti-fraud policy and procedures.

Attend case counselling sessions for individual clients with the aim of providing clients with timely and accurate feedback on the status of their cases.

Maintain a database and an individual case management strategy for cases under resettlement consideration.

Fill in various resettlement submission forms.

Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up to date.

Respond to all external resettlement referral partner queries relating to referred cases and other inquiries from embassies and high commissions in a timely manner.

Prepare project reports.

Perform other duties as and when required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

University Degree in Law, International Studies and/or related studies.

vMinimum of 1-2 years’ professional experience in working in refugee related context or in an NGO related context. Refugee Resettlement experience is preferred;

Knowledge of international legal framework governing refugees, human rights/human rights law preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interviewing and counselling skills and ability to interact with refugee populations,

Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office, excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency in English and Swahili required.

Strong advocacy and research skills.

Strong capacity building, analytical and report writing skills;

Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations

Knowledge in PSEA

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; HIAS Resettlement Intake Associate Jobs in Kenya

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