Temporary Intake Counsellor at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit a temporary Intake Counsellor; the incumbent will be expected to contribute towards meeting the departmental goals, aimed at promoting resettlement as a durable solution for the most at risk refugee populations*.*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare individual comprehensive physical case files for clients, complete intake forms and ensure proper filing of individual case files for resettlement consideration
• Reporting to the Resettlement officer on progress of set indicators on a bi weekly basis
• Conduct individual counselling to clients on the HIAS internal resettlement process and HIAS anti-fraud policy
• Attend case counselling sessions for individual clients with the aim of providing clients with timely and accurate feedback on the status of their cases
• Facilitate and participate in trainings on resettlement and anti-fraud, including but not limited to preparing training materials and conducting research
• Prepare Resettlement Referral Forms and send to the Resettlement Officer for review
• Conduct follow up for cases referred to external referral partners and provide timely updates on the status of the follow ups
• Drafting court documents
• Preparation of project reports
• Fill in the various resettlement forms
• Maintain a database and an individual case management strategy for cases under resettlement consideration
• Assist in the development of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials on anti-fraud and resettlement case processing
• Perform other duties as and when required

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• University Degree in Law, (Those in final year of study are also eligible)

Skills

• Proficiency in English and Swahili
• Computer literacy a must - knowledge of MS Office required;
• Strong advocacy, research, capacity building, legal drafting and report writing skills;
• Strong coordination, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge in AAP
• Knowledge in PSEA

Closing: 31 May 2022