DEPARTMENT: Legal Protection

SUPERVISOR: Protection Officer

LOCATION: Nairobi

START DATE: 26th February 2024

END DATE: 14th September 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit Protection Monitors who will assist in provision of social interventions and assistance to the most at risk and vulnerable refugees:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Monitor, verify and document refugees’ human rights violations and protection risks.

· Participate in community awareness and dissemination of information to members of the community.

· Conduct follow-ups on red flag protection-related issues.

· Highlight trends and protection needs in reporting to the Protection Officer.

· Refer cases with protection concerns to the protection associates to ensure their protection needs are addressed.

· Support the Protection Officer in mapping of services and humanitarian needs.

· In collaboration with the local authorities, identify refugees and asylum seekers at heightened risk with specific needs, provide them with ad hoc immediate support, and refer them for specialized services as may be deemed appropriate.

· Assist in the implementation of appropriate intervention for refugees at risk through activities such as emergency shelter placement etc.

· Assist with the translation services for refugees in the community during activities as may be required.

· Assist in the mobilization of community members for community forums and sentization campaigns in the community.

· Provide weekly and monthly reports and data highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs.

· Under direct assistance of the protection officer, 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:

Education

· O – Level education certificate

· Any other relevant training

Experience