Assistant Economic Inclusion at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Essential Functions

• Provides support and follow-up to targeted cases for the Graduation Model or the SESP program (GMA).
• Register and update agreements, support plans, follow-up actions and graduation criteria for each case in the data system.
• Update the physical file of each case in the GMA.
• Make home visits to families who are in the targeting process.
• Provide periodic follow-up (minimum twice a month) for 12 months, to each case targeted in the poverty alleviation programs
• Process the application and delivery of monthly cash assistance for families registered within the GMA or the SESP program.
• Make referrals and accompaniments to families within the poverty alleviation programs for accessing services.
• Call and monitor financial management, nutrition and other training required by the poverty alleviation intervention.
• Coordinate and refer cases to the different service areas according to care requirements (Livelihoods, Legal Guidance and Psychology)
• Coordinate activities of follow-up and accompaniment of cases with Community Volunteers.
• Coordinate jointly with the various areas of HIAS, community actions that promote local integration in the different sectors.
• Facilitate the processes of strengthening and accompaniment of the actions undertaken with social and institutional groups of the locality.
• Strengthen the mapping of relevant neighborhood actors to later socialize it with the other areas of HIAS and local partners.
• Make links with public or private institutions in sectors or districts that allow the refugee population free access to their services.
• Participate in case evaluation committees and team meetings.
• Prepares monthly reports.
• Any other duty that may be assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A degree in Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences or Community Development or any other relevant course
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in implementation of entrepreneurship programs.
• Experience working with youth targeted programs and human rights programs will be an added advantage
• Experience in implementation of entrepreneurship programs
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and report writing
• Negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills
• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Knowledge of PSEA