Protection Officer- SGBP – Kenya at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in Kenya
Closing date: 24 Oct 2012
Vacancy Description
Job Description and required qualifications (Important Note - Position open to Kenyan nationals only) The incumbent will perform the following functions:
- Assist the SGBP Program Manager on all matters relating to refugee protection;
- Conduct interviews and assesses protection needs and eligibility for durable solutions;
- Complete and maintain protection forms including registration and submission forms and ensure all necessary documentation is obtained and that individual case files are complete and up-to-date;
- Follow-up and monitor general case status and processing of refugee cases and prepare unit’s weekly casework plans;
- Schedule and prepare protection cases for interview, and communicate schedules to refugees;
- Assist in organizing, scheduling, and monitoring attendance to government interviews and other external processes;
- Follow up on cases and provide partners and refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;
- Provide support to caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and maintaining client database etc.;
- Assist in research and capacity building activities and conduct training on SGBV/P;
- Ensure ongoing maintenance of data and assist in preparing periodic reports on activities;
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education:
- University degree in law (LLB) a must, good knowledge of human rights doctrine and/or extensive field experience in refugee law.
Skills and competencies
- An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of MS Office
- Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, refugee law, prevention & response to SGBV/P;
- Strong research, analysis and capacity building skills;
- Must be sensitive to and able to work with diverse populations;
- Data handling skills and previous exposure to database a plus;
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills;
- Strong organisation skills
Experience:
- No less than two years job experience, including 1 year in a legal position, preferably with an NGO.
- Experience working in the field of refugee protection and assistance. Experience in SGBV/P a distinct advantage.
Languages:
- Proficiency in English,
- Knowledge of Swahili and/French a plus
How to apply:
How to apply Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/PO-SGBVP/12/01 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.
