Job Description

Vacancy Announcement- Open to Kenyan Nationals Only

Program: Protection

Grade: 5

Reporting to: Protection Program Manager

Duration: 10 months’ contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance

HIAS Kenya is seeking to recruit a Case Worker who will be expected to contribute towards promoting and protecting the rights of persons with specific needs among the refugee community. The Case Worker will also serve as a resource and focal point for HIAS Kenya and implementing partners on technical matters related to PSNs service provision for urban refugees

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees


• Assist in the development and implementation of the HIAS Kenya program strategy


• Research, development of training curricula and conduct presentations on a need to basis in line with the program goals and objectives


• Follow up on cases and provide refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;


• Assist in preparation of project related reports.


• Assist in organization and facilitation of Community-Based activities including empowerment

Job

• Assist in protection mainstreaming by providing insight in protection interventions for persons with disabilities.


• participation in co-ordination meetings


• Facilitate establishment of community based protection mechanism and support for the vulnerable persons with specific needs


• Ensure ongoing case management and documentation of protection violations


• Follow up on cases and provide partners and refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases


• Produce accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities.


• Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports are analyzed, compiled and submitted to the Protection Program Manager for sharing.


• Performing other duties as and when required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study

Desirable Experiences

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ previous job experience related to refugee protection.


• Demonstrated experience working directly with persons with disabilities


• MUST have a demonstrated understanding of key principles of community engagement


• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine


• Training and capacity building experience, particularly using participatory techniques for training related to refugee protection.

Required Skills and Competences

• Proficiency in English and Swahili


• Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word


• Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability


• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team


• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills


• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders


• Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure


• Knowledge of accountability to affected populations is an added advantage

Method of Application

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