Resettlement Intake Associate at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Resettlement Intake Associate will be expected to contribute towards meeting the departmental goals, promoting resettlement as a durable solution for the most at-risk refugee populations by performing the following tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare individual comprehensive physical case files for clients, complete intake forms, and ensure proper filing of individual case files for resettlement consideration.
• Prepare monthly updates of cases referred for resettlement consideration to external partners
• Conduct individual counseling for clients under resettlement consideration
• Maintain case entries in the Case Management System (CMS) for cases under resettlement consideration.
• Fill in various resettlement submission forms.
• Support in the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials related to resettlement
• Present cases for deliberation at the Resettlement Multi-functional Case Review Panel and record the discussions and determinations
• Conduct child-friendly interviews in line with Best Interest Procedures (BIP)
• Prepare Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports
• Prepare Best Interest Determination (BID) reports and present them to BID panels
• Prepare project reports.
• Perform other duties as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Law, International Studies, and/or related studies.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in working in a refugee-related context or in an NGO-related context. Refugee Resettlement experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of international legal framework governing refugees, human rights/human rights law preferred
• Knowledge of Best Interest Procedures (BIP) is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interviewing and counseling skills and ability to interact with refugee populations,
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Strong advocacy and research skills.
• Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations
• Knowledge of PSEA.