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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.
Liaises with: MHPSS Program Manager and Gender & GBV Program Manager
Grade: 6
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to Mombasa
Duration: 10.5 months Contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance
HIAS Kenya seeks to recruit a project officer to coordinate implementation of a project entitled ‘Strengthening community-based protection for victims of torture in Nairobi and Mombasa’. The project seeks to contribute to:
Improving the mental health and well-being of refugee survivors of torture including LGBTQ persons,
Strengthening community-based legal protection and facilitating access to durable solution for refugees’ victims of torture.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Support HIAS Kenya institutional strengthening activities through coordination of
· trainings for HIAS staff, partners, trainer of trainers (ToTs) from the refugees and asylum seekers community, on prevention and response to torture. Enhance knowledge, skills, and capacities of HIAS staff and partners to identify victims of torture in the refugee community.
Screening of clients at intake and providing legal advice to clients
Assist in protection mainstreaming of victims of torture
Facilitate access for victims of torture to local support networks within the Kenyan community and organizations
Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners to advocate for rights of victims of torture from the refugees and asylum seekers community
Provide legal support in community awareness and advocacy initiatives
Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs with partners for protection, medical, financial and psychosocial needs of survivors of torture.
Enhance community-based protection mechanism and support for survivors of torture
Develop monthly budget request, track projects’ progress and ensure timely activity implementation according to work plan and the budget
Closely work with protection monitors and case workers to ensure that regular assessment of needs of vulnerable survivors of torture who are refugees and asylum seekers are conducted.
Coordinate the registration and payment of National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) premiums, provision of cash-based Interventions to victims of torture in the refugee and asylum seekers
Facilitate access to, and referrals for, appropriate Legal, medical/health and psychosocial services for victims of torture
Coordinate timely follow up on referrals and support services provided to survivors of torture.
Contribute in the development of project proposals, concept notes and sector publications
Work closely with two protection monitors based in Mombasa.
· Able to perform other duties as and when required
Required qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development, Legal Studies and/or other related fields of study including project management.
Desirable experiences:
Minimum of 3 years’ previous job experience related to Human Rights
Demonstrated experience working directly with victims of torture.
MUST have a demonstrated understanding of and experience working with diversity and inclusion for persons of diverse Sex, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SSOGI).
Good knowledge of Human Rights principles and doctrines
MUST have Understanding of regional and international human rights mechanisms.
Experience working with refugees and asylum seekers is an added advantage
Required skills and competencies:
Proficiency in English and Swahili
Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word
Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability
Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure
Knowledge of Accountability to affected populations
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.
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