Organization: HIAS
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 18 Sep 2019

Country: Kenya

Location: Main Office- Mimosa.

Duration: 6 Months

Reporting to: Protection Officer

Introduction

HIAS is an international nonprofit organization with a vision for a world in which refugees, displaced persons and asylum seekers find welcome, safety and freedom. HIAS operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through protection, resilience, economic inclusion and provision of durable solutions.

Organizationally, HIAS is guided by its Refugee Rights Framework. This rights-based approach, based on international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law and practice, provides a programming framework for HIAS’ focus on refugee protection. This framework prioritizes programming impact that ensures forcibly displaced people realize their potential and become contributors to society, with this impact being achieved through the realization of legal and civil rights and social and economic rights including through 1) the right to protection from harm, violence and discrimination, 2) the right to recovery from the shock of displacement, and 3) the right to economic self-sufficiency and inclusion.

HIAS seeks to recruit for a Protection Intern who will be expected to contribute towards meeting the program overall goal which is to enhance protection of refugees by promoting and protecting their rights.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

· 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;

· Maintenance of the Protection database

· Assist in preparation of project related reports.

· Assist in organization and facilitation of protection committees.

· Assist in organization and facilitation of community empowerment forum.

· Assist in organization and facilitation of orientation workshop.

· Fill in the various protection forms

· Maintain a database and an individual case management strategy for protection cases ;

· Assist in the development of IEC materials on protection; and,

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

· Performing other duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Minimum academic attainment required: university degree in law, International studies and/or related studies. Those in the final year of study are also eligible to apply)

• Languages required (read, write, speak and understand): proficiency in English, knowledge of Kiswahili

• Good Computer skills

• Core competencies: Team work and accountability

• Values: Integrity and Respect for Diversity

• Previous work experience preferably in an NGO sector and knowledge of the refugee sector is an added advantage.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.kenya@hias.org. In addition, indicate Vacancy Notice No. HRTK/KEN/P-I/09/19 in the subject line. Closing: 18th September 2019 5.00pm

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.