Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Protection Officer- SGBP – Kenya

(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

How to apply: 

How to apply 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 Closing date 24th October 2012