Kenya: Protection Officer- SGBP – Kenya

Vacancy Description

Job Description and required qualifications

(Important Note - Position open to Kenyan nationals only)

The incumbent will perform the following functions:

• Assist the SGBP Program Manager on all matters relating to refugee protection;
• Conduct interviews and assesses protection needs and eligibility for durable solutions;
• Complete and maintain protection forms including registration and submission forms and ensure all necessary documentation is obtained and that individual case files are complete and up-to-date;
• Follow-up and monitor general case status and processing of refugee cases and prepare unit’s weekly casework plans;
• Schedule and prepare protection cases for interview, and communicate schedules to refugees;
• Assist in organizing, scheduling, and monitoring attendance to government interviews and other external processes; • Follow up on cases and provide partners and refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;
• Provide support to caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and maintaining client database etc.;
• Assist in research and capacity building activities and conduct training on SGBV/P;
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of data and assist in preparing periodic reports on activities;
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: University degree in law (LLB) a must, good knowledge of human rights doctrine and/or extensive field experience in refugee law.

Skills and competencies

• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of MS Office
• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, refugee law, prevention & response to SGBV/P;
• Strong research, analysis and capacity building skills;
• Must be sensitive to and able to work with diverse populations;
• Data handling skills and previous exposure to database a plus;
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills;
• Strong organisation skills

Experience: No less than two years job experience, including 1 year in a legal position, preferably with an NGO. Experience working in the field of refugee protection and assistance. Experience in SGBV/P a distinct advantage.

Languages:
Proficiency in English, knowledge of Swahili and/French a plus

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/PO-SGBVP/12/01 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

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