HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Gender & GBV Associate Jobs in Kenya

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Gender & GBV Associate Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary:

HIAS seeks to recruit a Gender and GBV Associate who will provide social interventions and assistance to the most at risk and vulnerable refugee women and girls especially Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors with focus 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.

The associate will be required to conduct assessments, case management and referrals including follow up to ensure survivors receive appropriate services.

Essential Functions:

Case Work and Management:

Identify and provide post GBV services to women and girls who are survivors of GBV or any other form of trauma.

Identify refugee women and girls in need of social support such as financial assistance, medical assistance, and legal protection.

Carry out social assessments and keep track of socio-environmental risks faced by refugee women and girls to ensure timely mitigation of risks.

Review all social and psychological assessments reports generated and link to the MHPSS department for further support

Conduct one on one interviews with refugee women and girls to understand the prevalence of existing and emerging issues affecting them

Implement a safe reporting mechanism, which allows women and girls to report GBV incidences allowing access to critical support without risking personal safety

In collaboration with community outreach workers conduct regular assessments of the needs and progress of the refugee women and girls.

In collaboration with the GBV team, conduct training to HIAS staff on safety and capacity to respond to GBV incidences.

Participate in GBV response, outreach and community dialogue activities to enhance community response and prevention of violence against women and girls.

Conduct referrals of vulnerable refugee women and girls to partner agencies and follow up with clients to facilitate access to external services.

Monitor GBV trends through data collection , prepare summaries for presentation in psychosocial panel and effect subsequent panel decisions.

Prepare a monthly analysis on GBV key issues based on case trends to

disseminate information on available services and referral pathways.

Open files for clients and ensure that case management is in line with HIAS SOPs and other sector standards.

Community Outreach and Community Activities

Assess, identify, and analyze community sensitive interventions geared towards building resilience and self-reliance among refugee women and girls.

Strengthen community participation and accountability by engaging community outreach workers and community leaders to assist in identifying and selecting beneficiaries most in need within the community.

Establish and maintain networks with existing community structures and other partners for referral and networking purposes.

Reporting

Update client’s information into the data management system and provide a periodic analysis of the data.

Prepare periodic reports on client’s progress and prepare a final report of all the activities.

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

The applicant should have either a University Degree in Social Work, Community Development or Gender and Development Studies

At least 1- 2 years working experience in the field of Social Work.

Experience in working with NGOs involved in humanitarian work will be an added advantage

Knowledge in UN Convention on the Refugee Act, Prevention and Responses to Sexual Abuse

Experience in capacity building including facilitation of diversity and inclusion, community-based training and awareness raising

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of Computer Applications

Ability to work in a demanding and high-pressured environment

Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations is an added advantage

Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya Gender & GBV Associate Jobs in Kenya

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