AddressNairobi, Kenya on Gitanga Road, behind Mary Immaculate Hospital. P.O. Box 76490 00508 Nairobi, Kenya
About Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome. Founded in N... read moreovember 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS was officially registered on 19 March 2000 at the Vatican State as a foundation.
JRS is also concerned with advocacy and human rights work. This involves ensuring that refugees are afforded their full rights while in exile and during repatriation as guaranteed by the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and working to strengthen the protection afforded to internally displaced persons (IDPs). It extends to lobbying for and promoting international human rights legislation, either through participation in international campaigns and coalitions or through membership of international fora, such as the UN Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC).
Goal and Objectives
The goal of the short-term consultancy is to enhance the capacity of the Special Needs program to provide beneficiaries with quality care and educational support to enhance their
Operational Context/Role
The Education Project Coordinator is the person responsible overall for the Higher Education and Special Needs sub-projects in Kakuma Refugee Camp. S/he reports directly to t
Report to Program CoordinatorResponsibilities
Assist in guiding the Matrons, supervisor and other staff to maintain the JRS mission and vision.
Assist in Preparing and carrying out counsellin
This is a position based in Kakuma. The Assistant Protection Coordinator is responsible for the JRS Protection Houses in Kakuma, under the direction and supervision of the Kakuma Project Director and
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Start Date: ASAP
Eligibility: Open to Kenyan Applicants
Position: Local Position
Job Purpose: In close collaboration with the Safe Haven Matron, be actively involve