NGO Job Vacancies in Kenya.
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Kenya Office
Job Title: Social Worker / Counselor
Three (3) positions
Country: Kenya
Important Note: Position open to Kenyan nationals only
Job Description and Required Qualifications:
Under the direct supervision of a Counseling Psychologist, the incumbent will provide social services including the following functions:
Conduct field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HRTK staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks faced by refugees at heightened risk;
Implement and monitor merit based social assistance informed by vulnerability assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs with timely updates to the psychosocial panel;
Provide social assistance including food and non food items as necessary;
Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports;
Draft BIA reports for submission to the Psychosocial Panel, effect subsequent BIA panel decisions and enter data into database;
Liaise with the Child Protection Officer to ensure services are reaching separated and unaccompanied minors, including specific services as recommended by the BIA Panel.
Provide basic counseling and facilitate external services or appointments;
Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or information dissemination;
In coordination with the supervisor, liaise with and foster a collaborative networking relationship with other entities to facilitate social assistance to HRTK refugee clients;
Prepare periodic reports on social services;
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Education: University degree in Social work or related field with a strong bias in counseling.
Skills and competencies:
Computer literacy a must: working knowledge of MS office required;
Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling;
experience in capacity building including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising;
Good knowledge of child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues;
Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience
No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting.
Experience working with refugees a plus.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Closing Date: 6th September 2013
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/SW/13/01 in the subject line.
Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Kenya Office
Job Title: Social Worker / Counselor
Three (3) positions
Country: Kenya
Important Note: Position open to Kenyan nationals only
Job Description and Required Qualifications:
Under the direct supervision of a Counseling Psychologist, the incumbent will provide social services including the following functions:
Conduct field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HRTK staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks faced by refugees at heightened risk;
Implement and monitor merit based social assistance informed by vulnerability assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs with timely updates to the psychosocial panel;
Provide social assistance including food and non food items as necessary;
Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports;
Draft BIA reports for submission to the Psychosocial Panel, effect subsequent BIA panel decisions and enter data into database;
Liaise with the Child Protection Officer to ensure services are reaching separated and unaccompanied minors, including specific services as recommended by the BIA Panel.
Provide basic counseling and facilitate external services or appointments;
Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or information dissemination;
In coordination with the supervisor, liaise with and foster a collaborative networking relationship with other entities to facilitate social assistance to HRTK refugee clients;
Prepare periodic reports on social services;
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Education: University degree in Social work or related field with a strong bias in counseling.
Skills and competencies:
Computer literacy a must: working knowledge of MS office required;
Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling;
experience in capacity building including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising;
Good knowledge of child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues;
Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience
No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting.
Experience working with refugees a plus.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Closing Date: 6th September 2013
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/SW/13/01 in the subject line.
Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered
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