Position Summary
HIAS
seeks to recruit 3 Protection Monitors who
will assist in provision of social interventions and assistance to the most at
risk and vulnerable refugees:
Functions
- Identify, monitor, verify and document refugees’
human rights violations and protection risks in the community.
- Collect data on protection issues using
standardized tools and methodologies on KOBO Tool.
- Conduct regular visits in the community to
monitor the protection situation of refugees and other vulnerable groups.
- Participate in community awareness and
dissemination of information to members of the community.
- Conduct follow-ups on red flag
protection-related issues.
- Highlight trends and protection needs in
reporting to the Protection Officer and Protection Associates
- Work closely with the Protection Associate to
offer legal advice and counselling to refugees and asylum seekers facing
protection concerns in Nairobi at the HAIS Huduma Mtaani Clinics.
- Refer cases with protection concerns to the
protection associates to ensure their protection needs are addressed.
- Support the Protection Officer in mapping of
services and humanitarian needs.
- Build and maintain relationships with community
leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- In collaboration with the local authorities,
identify refugees and asylum seekers at heightened risk with specific
needs, provide them with ad hoc immediate support, and refer them for
specialized services as may be deemed appropriate.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate
intervention for refugees at risk through activities such as emergency
shelter placement etc.
- Assist with the translation services for
refugees in the community during activities as may be required.
- Assist in the mobilization of community members
for community forums and sensitization campaigns in the community.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports and data
highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client
needs.
- Under direct assistance of the protection
officer and associate, provide training to beneficiary groups in: Refugee
Rights & protection, legal documentation and other protection related
issues as determined by the Program Supervisor
- Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and
other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and
supervision.
Qualifications
Education
- O – Level education certificate
- Any other relevant training
Experience
- Not less than three months’ work
experience, preferably with an NGO. Experience in the field of refugee
protection and assistance is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Should be well integrated to the dynamics and
needs of persons with specific needs (refugee community) within their
areas.
- Good working knowledge of the community needs
and gaps
- Ability to work with members of the community
with little or no supervision
- Computer literacy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong counselling skills
- Strong training skills in community development
and working with PSNs will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge in Accountability to Affected
Populations (AAP)
- Knowledge in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation
and Abuse (PSEA)
Language
- Proficiency in English or Kiswahili and either,
Luganda, Kinyamulenge, French, Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Nuer,
Dinka, Kinyarwanda and Persian or any other major language spoken within
the refugee community.
Location
- Must reside in Umoja, Kayole, Kasarani,
Eastleigh, Kangemi or Rongai
How to
Apply
