HIAS Refugee Trust Assistant Persons with Specific Needs Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

HIAS Refugee Trust Assistant Persons with Specific Needs Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya
February 25, 2015 Job Description

Job Vacancy: Assistant Persons with Specific Needs (APSN) Officer
Based in Nairobi

(Position open to Kenyan nationals only)

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) is a non-profit non-governmental organization committed to the assistance, protection and durable solutions needs for refugees at heightened risk in Africa, through the provision of direct psychosocial, social and resettlement services as well as through community outreach and capacity building for partners.

HRTK seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Assistant Persons with Specific Needs (PSN) Officer.
Under the direct supervision of the Persons with Specific Needs (PSN) Officer, the incumbent will deputize the PSN officer and assist in the following functions:
Identify and address discrimination and develop and sustain inclusive environment for PSN
Monitor the situation of PSN and be attentive to discrimination and stigma faced by PSN and ensure programs are inclusive and accessible
Provide training and raise awareness on PSN and attitudes about PSN
Facilitate access to services for PSN including assistance, protection and solutions
Conduct vulnerability assessments and link to assistance including
Build capacity of PSN
Develop accessible IEC material for PSN
Train and support PSN peer educators
Facilitate inclusion and participation of PSN in development implementation
Establish community based support mechanisms for delivery of assistance, monitoring and work with care givers to ensure special needs, concerns and capacities of PSN are taken into account in all intervention
Develop effective referral systems to ensure special needs and rights of PSN are met
Prevent and Respond to abuse exploitation and neglect of PSN
Provide information on how and where to direct grievances on violation of rights/ discrimination
Qualifications:

Education:
University degree preferably in the social sciences.
Good knowledge of PSN issues and human rights doctrine.
Experience working with refugees is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Computer literacy a must – knowledge of MS Office required;
Strong advocacy, research, capacity building, analytical and report writing skills;
Strong coordination, communication and interpersonal skills;
Experience:
No less than two years work experience.
Experience working with PSN and work in the field of refugee protection and assistance a distinct advantage.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.

Closing Date: 27th February 2015

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org.
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/APSN /15/01 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