Protection Monitor at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
1 month ago
HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees—including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities—whose lives are in danger for being who they are.
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:
Monitor, verify and document refugees’ human rights violations and protection risks.
Participate in community awareness and dissemination of information to members of the community.
Conduct follow-ups on red flag protection-related issues.
Highlight trends and protection needs in reporting to the Protection Officer.
Refer cases with protection concerns to the protection associates to ensure their protection needs are addressed.
Support the Protection Officer in mapping of services and humanitarian needs.
In collaboration with the local authorities, identify refugees and asylum seekers at heightened risk with specific needs, provide them with ad hoc immediate support, and refer them for specialized services as may be deemed appropriate.
Assist in the implementation of appropriate intervention for refugees at risk through activities such as emergency shelter placement etc.
Assist with the translation services for refugees in the community during activities as may be required.
Assist in the mobilization of community members for community forums and sentization campaigns in the community.
Provide weekly and monthly reports and data highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs.
Under direct assistance of the protection officer, 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.
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