Vacancy Description Job Description and required qualifications (Important Note - Position open to Kenyan nationals only) The incumbent will perform the following functions: • Direct the activities of the HRTK Kenya office relating to the protection of refugees in line with HRTK Standard Operating Procedures; • Conduct interviews and assesses protection needs and eligibility for durable solutions; perform family composition and best interest determination (BID) interviews; • Spearhead capacity building activities and conduct training on refugee protection and durable solutions for partners and beneficiaries; Follow up on cases and provide partners and refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases; • Organize and coordinate refugees clients to attend all external appointments; • Liaise with and promote relevant entities to meet their responsibilities with regard to the protection of refugees in observance of universally recognized principles of human rights and refugee law; • Monitor all protection issues and co-ordinate with other entities to ensure the organization is fully informed about the situation of refugees in the region; • Ensure ongoing maintenance of data and prepare periodic reports on activities; • Participate and inform resource mobilization, strategic planning and implementation of projects; • Provide legal support and advise; and • Perform other duties as required.
Requirements Education - University degree in law (LLB) a must, good knowledge of human rights doctrine and extensive field experience in refugee law. Skills and competencies: • Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with WORD, ACCESS and EXCEL • Data handling skills and previous exposure to databases an asset. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Flexibility and willingness to travel outside the duty station.
Experience No less than 4 years previous job experience in refugee protection, including at least 1 year in program management. Experience working in the field of refugee protection, durable solutions and assistance a must.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Swahili. Knowledge of French an added advantage
How to apply Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com indicating expected remuneration. Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/PO/09/11 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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