Lutheran World Federation Job in Gender Equity and Human Rights Officer Job in Kakuma Refugee Camp

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya-Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Gender Equity and Human Rights Officer

The Officer will be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp and shall be responsible for coordinating and implementing the approved annual operational plans for the Gender and Human Rights Unit.

He/she will supervise unit staff and oversee the operations and management of the social, protection and development interventions by the unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Senior Community Services and Development Officer in planning for and managing the unit, including budget tracking and monitoring to ensure cost effective and efficient implementation of the projectSupervise unit staff in their duties and responsibilitiesMonitor and analyze emerging trends in the field of gender and human rights promotion and develop and devise monitoring tools and mechanisms for assessment.Identify community training needs and organize relevant training.Lobby and advocate for the inclusion of gender issues in Planning, implementation monitoring and evaluation in all sectors.Coordinate the generation of timely and accurate unit reportsPrevention and response to SGBV cases including making appropriate referrals to SGBV actorsPerson Qualifications/Experience
Degree in Gender and Development studies, social sciences or related field.Post graduate training in Gender and Human Rights added advantageAt least 4 years continuous and relevant experience in a humanitarian setting.Excellent communication, organization, presentation and leadership skills.Demonstrated understanding of protection instruments and proven experience in managing SGBV issues.Experience in psychosocial supportHighly skilled in the use of computers and statistical packages.High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.Ability to work independently with guidelines and clear expectations.Strong inter - personal and team building skills.Ability to tolerate cultural, education and religious diversity in the work place.Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Applications from female candidates are especially welcome.

LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to;

The Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
P.O Box, 40870 -00100, Nairobi

or email:hr@lwfkenya.org

Closing date: 9th September 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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