Protection Intern at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

REPORTING TO:   PROTECTION OFFICER

Main Duties and Responsibilities                              

• Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees.
• Assist in developing interventions including, but not limited to, advocacy initiatives, awareness raising, targeted trainings, to strengthen  prevention and response based on data on protection concerns 
• Participate in capacity building for community workers, support groups and agency workers. 
• Attend  monthly meetings with community leaders, support groups and other stakeholders on prevention of protection violations of refugees whenever called upon 
• Assist in  case management and documentation of protection violations
• Build Capacity for HIAS staff, partner staff and other stakeholders on various protection concerns thus awakening their concern for a broader approach in their advocacy and future programming.
• Assist in the production of accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities
• Maintain and update database for walk in clients at Mimosa office
• Performing other duties as required by management#

Job Specifications

• Minimum Academic Attainment Required University Degree in Law, Social Sciences.
• Bachelors’ degree in social sciences with good knowledge of human rights doctrine or extensive field experience in international refugee law.

Skills & Competencies

• Good Planning, Management and Organization Skills
• Proficiency in English, Knowledge of Kiswahili
• Minimum 2 years previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Good Computer skills
• Team work and accountability
•   Integrity and Respect for Diversity