Protection Intern at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Reporting to: Protection Officer

Duration: 6 Months

Scope of Position

HIAS is seeking to recruit a Protection Intern who will help in Advocating for the rights of PSNs living in the urban areas; Capacity Building for HIAS staff, partner staff and other stakeholders on diversity, SGBV and protection of at risk refugees; Community based protection monitoring; Developing strategic partnerships and to provide safe and dignified safe housing facility and scattered safe housing to PSNs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees.
• Follow up on cases and provide refugees counselling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;
• Maintenance of the Protection database
• Assist in preparation of project related reports.
• Assist in organization and facilitation of protection committees.
• Assist in organization and facilitation of community empowerment forums.
• Assist in organization and facilitation of orientation workshops.
• Maintain a database and an individual case management strategy for protection cases;  Performing other duties as required.

Job Specifications

A recently completed university degree in law, International studies, Social Work, Community Development, Gender studies and/or related studies.

Skills & Competencies

• Languages required (read, write, speak and understand): proficiency in English, knowledge of Kiswahili
• Good Computer skills
• Team work and accountability
• Values: Integrity and Respect for Diversity
• Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working experience in the refugee sector is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Human rights and Gender Based Violence sector is an added advantage.