Job Opportunities at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Vacancy Number HRTK/TOA/04/2023 

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit a Temporary Office Assistant who will be responsible for ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the premises. This position is on a temporary basis, the incumbent will be relieving Office Assistants or be engaged when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop routines to ensure all common areas of the offices are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist in general cleaning of the offices.
• Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies in all sanitary places.
• Use cleaning materials and consumables economically.
• Empty general waste refuse bins and make sure all refuse is disposed off promptly and using proper disposal methods.
• Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly.
• Assist in organization of archived files.
• Any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of secondary school education
• Certificate in housekeeping.
• Experience as a cleaner/Office Assistant for not less than 1 year
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Knowledge in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

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Vacancy Number HRTK/TLT/04/2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit an Adult Literacy Teacher who will offer basic education to refugees in the Safe House on temporary basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Offer basic education to refugees: focusing on basic literacy in English Speaking and writing skills.
• Provide training using a curriculum jointly developed by the Centre Coordinator, the MHPSS Associate and the incumbent with modules on the approved literacy skills programs suitable for adults.
• Determine beneficiaries’ progress on use of literacy skills.
• Conduct assessment for new arrivals to determine their class of admission.
• In liaison with other departments, assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities for beneficiaries e.g., workshops, trainings, or information dissemination.
• Prepare periodic and progress reports on the above-mentioned training services.
• Attend periodic staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a Diploma in Education
• Background in English and Literature
• Basic working knowledge with computer applications
• Experience in community-based training and adult training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience with refugees and displaced persons will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Knowledge in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)