Kenya: Protection Intern

Organization: HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 16 Jun 2016

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Kenya Office

Vacancy Notice

Job title: Protection Intern

Country: Kenya

Vacancy Description

Job Description and required qualifications

Duration: Short Term (6 Months)

Reporting to: Protection Program Manager

(Important Note – Position open to Kenyan nationals only)

Job Summary

The incumbent will be working in the protection program and under the Supervision of the Protection Manager. The incumbent will be expected to contribute towards meeting the program overall goal which is to enhance protection of refugees by promoting and protecting their rights. The protection program has five core strategies for meeting its overall goal which is; Advocate for the rights of PSNs living in the urban areas; Capacity Building for HIAS staff, partner staff and other stakeholders on diversity, SGBV and protection of at risk refugees; Community based protection monitoring; Develop strategic partnerships and To provide safe and dignified safe housing facility and scattered safe housing to PSNs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

· Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees.

· Assist in the development and implementation of the HIAS Kenya program strategy

· Research, development of training curricula and conduct presentations on a need to basis in line with the program goals and objectives

· Follow up on cases and provide refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;

· Maintenance of the Protection database

· Assist in preparation of project related reports.

· Assist in organization and facilitation of protection committees.

· Assist in organization and facilitation of community empowerment forum.

· Assist in organization and facilitation of orientation workshop.

· Fill in the various protection forms

· Maintain a database and an individual case management strategy for protection cases ;

· Assist in the development of IEC materials on protection; and,

· Produce accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities.

· Performing other duties as required.

Job Specifications:

• Minimum academic attainment required: university degree in law, International studies and/or related studies. Those in the final year of study are also eligible to apply)

• Languages required (read, write, speak and understand): proficiency in English, knowledge of Kiswahili

• Good Computer skills

• Core competencies: Team work and accountability

• Values: Integrity and Respect for Diversity

• Previous work experience preferably in an NGO sector and knowledge of the refugee sector is an added advantage.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org indicate the job title in the subject line.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applicants will not be considered.

HRTK is an equal opportunity employer.