HIAS GBV Case Worker Jobs in Kenya
HIAS GBV Case Worker Jobs in Kenya
HIAS seeks to recruit a GBV caseworker who will support the UNTF COVID-19 project that focuses on strengthening HIAS’ EVAW/G (Ending Violence Against refugee Women and Girls response to new and more pronounced challenges faced by refugee women and girls as a result of the pandemic through contributing to the timely and quality implementation of GBV related activities and GBV case management for the urban refugee community during the COVID-19 Pandemic that has led in increase of GBV incidences.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Receive calls from the UNHCR toll free call center and initiate action of case management and response to GBV survivors identified through hotline.
Provide tele-assessments and refer cases to relevant partners to ensure a multi-sectoral approach in handling survivors of GBV.
Conduct case assessments in coordination with other HIAS staff and keep track of socio-environmental risks faced by women and girls GBV survivors.
Strengthening existing community networks in responding to GBV incidents during COVID-19.
Process referrals for social workers support services for GBV survivors to other agencies.
Conduct timely follow up on referrals and support services provided to GBV survivors, ensuring that the survivors receive the assistance recommended.
Work with stakeholders to strengthen referral networks and monitor the implementation of the referral pathway and survivors’ access to confidential, safe GBV services in a timely manner
Implement and monitor merit based social and financial assistance informed by vulnerability assessments for individual cases in accordance with HIAS’ Standard Operating Procedures
Collect and input GBV data into the Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS)
Evaluate beneficiaries’ progress and work on an exit strategy aimed at supporting client’s self-reliance
Open files for clients and ensure that case management is in line with HIAS SOPs and other sector standards
Support in distribution of dignity kits and PPEs to identified vulnerable refugees
Conduct assessments and support in provision of transport facilitation of GBV survivor to access post-GBV services
Laisse with community outreach workers to strengthen referrals and support in responding to GBV cases among refugee women and girls
Contribute in the development
of project proposals, concept notes and sector publications
Perform other duties as and when required
Required Qualifications
Applicant should either have Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study
Desirable Experiences
Minimum of 2 years’ previous job experience related to GBV response.
MUST have in-depth knowledge on GBV and responding and EVAW/G in emergency settings
Demonstrated experience working directly with refugees who are survivors of GBV
MUST have a demonstrated understanding of a survivor-centered approach.
MUST have experience with operationalizing GBV principles, knowledge of International humanitarian standards for GBV prevention and response.
Experience working with GBVIMS preferred (Gender Based Violence Information Management System)
Required Skills and Competences
Proficiency in English and Swahili;
Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word;
Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability;
Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team;
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills;
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders;
Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to
recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the Vacancy Number HRTK/GBV/CW/09/2020 on the subject line. Closing Date: 17th September 2020. Kindly indicate your expected salary.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered. HRTK is an equal opportunity employer.
HRTK is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.
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