Protection Monitor Job at HIAS… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at HIAS.
Descriptions;
HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees-including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities-whose lives are in danger for being who they are.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and document human rights violations, refer cases to the appropriate authorities, and provide regular follow-up on each case
- Participate in community awareness and dissemination of information to members of the community
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate intervention for refugees at risk through activities such as emergency shelter placement etc.
- Assist in the referral for appropriate intervention for vulnerable refugees in the community
- Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugees in the community
- Assist with the translation 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 communities
- Provide weekly and monthly reports and data highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs
- 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 & REQUIREMENTS:
- No less than three months’ work experience, preferably with an NGO. Experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance is a distinct advantage.
- 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 of Accountability to Affected Populations is an added advantage
- Knowledge of PSEA is an added advantage
- Proficiency in English or Kiswahili and Somali, Oromo, or Amharic languages.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to [email protected]
Use HRTK/PM/09/2022 as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline: 5th October 2022.
