Jobs at HIAS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the HIAS Kenya program strategy
• Research and development of training curricula and conduct presentations on a need to basis in line with the program goals and objectives
• Follow up on protection cases and provide refugees counselling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;
• Assist in preparation of project related reports.
• Assist in organization and facilitation of Community-Based activities including empowerment
• Assist in protection mainstreaming by providing insight in protection interventions for vulnerable refugees.
• Participation in protection co-ordination meetings
• Facilitate establishment of community-based protection mechanism and support for the vulnerable persons with specific needs
• Assist in sensitizing the refugee community on COVID-19 risk mitigation and preventive measures.
• Ensure ongoing case management and documentation of protection violations
• Produce accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities.
• Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports are analyzed, compiled and submitted to the Legal Protection Manager for sharing.
• Update protection cases in the Case Management System (CMS)
• Performing other duties as and when required

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ previous job experience related to refugee protection.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with refugees who are PSNs
• MUST have a demonstrated understanding of key principles of community engagement
• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine
• Training and capacity building experience, particularly using participatory techniques for training related to refugee protection.
• Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability
• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
• Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure
• Knowledge of Accountability to affected Population
• Knowledge in PSEA

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the development and implementation of activity work plans and budgets, ensuring effective implementation and achievement of priority initiatives and activities
• Organize and manage donor contract requirements, program planning and implementation from start to completion of project periods- with keenness to deadlines, milestones, and processes
• Provide oversight of program implementation and execution of program plans via regular financial, program tracking reports and M&E data related to monitoring program performance.
• Supervise Program Managers and actively be involved in provision of feedback and resolution of problems/challenges during implementation
• Oversee the management of field office operations and carry out periodic monitoring visits
• Manage internal coordination processes to facilitate the necessary resources to develop and implement HIAS programs.
• Periodically participate in case meetings to identify needs and trends for purposes of identifying strategies to enhance the attention of such cases.
• Review and advise on current programming models in consultation with Country Director to enhance HIAS’ services to refugees
• Act as a HIAS liaison with donors and HIAS Partners for coordination of monitoring activities and management of partnerships
• Participate in thematic meetings with other implementing partners whenever called upon or needed.
• Coordinate the timely preparation of comprehensive and statistical reports requested by donors, plans for proposals and other projects documents.
• Review program reports prepared to determine progress and programmatic issues that require resolution
• Follow up and monitor accomplishment of activities, goals, and timely reporting to donors, according to the schedules agreed.
• In support of HIAS Business Development initiatives, provide oversight in technical conceptualization and writing of high-quality technical proposals for funding
• Mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and team work in support of successful program implementation
• Ensure services to beneficiaries are offered in a professional and ethical manner.
• Support HIAS Operational Framework on Accountability to Affected populations
• Oversee the implementation and application of HIAS’ standard operating procedures are done in line with HIAS’ policies on safeguarding to beneficiaries’ children, adults and staff. 
• Performs other duties assigned by the Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Master’s degree desired.
• A minimum of 9-11 years of working experience, preferably with an INGO.
• Minimum of 5 years in Management.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations framework
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required.
• Responsible, Professional and with Integrity
• Ability to work with people from different culture settings.
• Ability to work effectively with teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially refugees or asylum seekers.
• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Knowledge on Computers; Ms-Office, Email and Internet.