POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of the Part-Time Tutor Basic cooking skills, Baking, Crocheting and Knittingis teaching participants introductory lessons on cake and pastries, and various food recipes that can easily be converted to an income-generating activity. The Tutor will be expected to teach 2 days a week for a period not exceeding 6 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruct students in... the basics of crocheting and knitting, helping them complete various projects.
Provide regular updates on participants' progress and report any concerns related to their safety and well-being immediately.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum certificate training in vocational training in the areas highlighted above. (Includes short courses, workshops, apprenticeships)

RELATED EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATION

1 year experience in a similar teaching role.
More than 1-year practical experience will be considered in lieu of certification.
Candidates should have experience working with children and young people, preferably in a teaching or tutoring capacity
A strong commitment to child protection and upholding participants' dignity is essential.
The ability to develop and follow lesson plans.

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Strong facilitation skills and class management more

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of the Part-Time Tutor Basic Functional Literacy and Numeracy Skills is teaching basic reading and writing skills, and developing lesson plans that cater to different learning abilities. The Tutor will be expected to teach 2 days a week for a period not exceeding 6 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach basic math skills, including addition, subtraction,... multiplication, and division, using practical examples to make learning easy and engaging.
Ensure all teaching practices create a safe and supportive learning environment that upholds fairness, respect, and kindness among participants.
Provide regular updates on participants’ progress and report any concerns related to their safety and well-being immediately.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

KNEC (Kenya National Examination Council) P1 Diploma in Education required.

RELATED EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATION

1 year experience in a similar teaching role.
Candidates should have experience working with children and young people, preferably in a teaching or tutoring capacity
A strong commitment to child protection and upholding participants' dignity is essential.
The ability to develop and follow lesson plans.

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Strong facilitation skills and class management more

The purpose of this terms of reference is to outline the responsibilities and expectations for a facilitator who will be engaged to support refugee girls in enhancing their earnings in the digital economy. The facilitator will work with a group of refugee girls who have already received training in online work and freelance work.

Objectives
The main objectives of engaging a... facilitator/consultant are as follows:

To provide guidance and job supply to the girls that have graduated from RefuSHE’s digital freelancing program.
To assist the girls in identifying opportunities in the digital economy that align with their skills and interests.
To help the girls develop strategies to boost their earnings through online work and freelance opportunities.
To empower the girls with essential soft skills, such as communication, time management, and problem-solving, to succeed in the digital economy.
To foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where the girls can share experiences, learn from each other, and build a network of support.

Scope of Work
The facilitator’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Conducting an initial assessment of each participant’s skills, interests, and goals to tailor the support accordingly.
Providing individualized coaching and mentoring sessions to guide participants in identifying suitable online work or freelance opportunities.
Assisting participants in creating professional profiles or portfolios that highlight their skills and experiences.
Offering guidance on how to effectively market themselves online, including optimizing their profiles on relevant platforms.
Organizing workshops or training sessions on topics such as effective communication, time management, client management, and financial literacy.
Facilitating group discussions and activities that encourage peer learning, collaboration, and networking among participants.
Monitoring participants’ progress throughout the engagement period and providing ongoing feedback and support.
Evaluating the impact of the facilitation process and providing recommendations for further improvement.

Deliverables
The facilitator will be expected to deliver the following:

An inception report containing a work plan with an emphasis on methodological and planning aspects, the timing, key deliverables, and milestones within the first week.
Identify placement opportunities by identifying new potential aggregators, platforms, and super agents.
Build placement pipeline and ensure >90% placement of the freelancers.
Weekly progress reports on each participants’ earnings and achievements.
A final report summarizing the impact of the mentorship and providing recommendations for future interventions.

Duration and Location

The engagement of the facilitator will be for a period of two months. The facilitation sessions will be conducted virtually and physically, when possible, determined based on the availability and convenience of the participants, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for learning.

Qualifications and Skills
The ideal facilitator should possess the following qualifications and skills:

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field
At least 5 years’ experience in working with marginalized communities, particularly refugee populations.
Proven knowledge of the digital economy, online work, and freelance opportunities.
Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to diverse cultural backgrounds and create an inclusive learning environment.
Familiarity with relevant tools and platforms used in the digital economy. more

Position Summary
The RefuSHE Mental Health Department is responsible for upholding and promoting evidence-based healing services for refugee girls and young women so that they can rebuild their lives and thrive. We are seeking a proactive, passionate Psychosocial Counsellor with a passion for promoting the benefits of mental health services to colleagues, beneficiaries, and beyond, and who is... well-versed in the requirements of donor-funded mental health programming.
The Psychosocial Counsellor will be responsible for leading individual and group counselling sessions for RefuSHE program participants on campus and in various communities in Nairobi, as well as co-facilitating psychoeducation trainings to RefuSHE staff, program participants, and community members on mental health topics. They must be proficient in conducting assessments and data collection, and comfortable with reporting data internally and to funders. In addition, they must be comfortable with tele-counselling, and have suggestions on how to improve tele-counselling services.
Key Responsibilities:

Participate in the development of professional, effective, and appropriate psychosocial programming, including direct individual and group counselling support, and expanded mental health services.
Provide professional and confidential one-on-one and group counselling services to individuals with personal and social challenges such as conflict, parenting, sexual and gender based violence, death/grief, and post- traumatic stress disorder.
Lead mental health awareness raising and/or sensitization campaigns among refugee populations in the community and on the RefuSHE campus.
Co-facilitate trainings on mental health and psychoeducation for RefuSHE staff, including teachers, program managers, and leadership.
Participate in and contribute to the development and roll-out of a mental health training curriculum for urban refugee populations.
Provide tele-counselling services to community members and support the development of e-counselling techniques and tools.
Compile monthly and quarterly counselling reports on the referred cases, including analysis of behavioural trends and patterns and identified solutions.
Lead psychological assessments for clients, assist with data collection on psychosocial activities, and maintain records and databases with the utmost integrity and confidentiality.
Undertake referrals internally and to partner organizations as appropriate.
Participate in routine departmental work plan reviews and assist with preparing relevant reports to management and funders on RefuSHE’s psychosocial activities.
Perform any other lawful duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Personal attributes

Enthusiastic and fun-loving with a passion for working with girl mothers, and their children.
Ability to respond to overwhelming and difficult situations calmly, and to be patient with participants who have difficulty expressing themselves.
Active listening and intentional, age-appropriate communication.
High physical stamina and perseverance.
Decision making, critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving.
Ability to provide affection, security, emotional support, and comfort.
Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.
Creativity: Able to think of new and innovative ways to engage participants.
Instructional skills: Able to communicate difficult concepts to participants in an understandable way.

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL

Diploma in Counselling Studies from a recognized university or Diploma in Social work and Community Development (KNEC).
Registered member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Excellent command of English and Kiswahili.
Confident user of MS Office software.

DESIRABLE

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
Prior experience working in a nonprofit setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding and other child protection issues more

Position Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional to join our HR and Administration team. In this role, you will lead the routine HR functions of RefuSHE Kenya, including talent management, payroll administration, occupational health and safety, and enforcing organizational HR policies and practices. You will also manage administration services, including... line management of two members of the administrative staff team.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources and Administration Manager will undertake the following functions:

Manage the recruitment and selection process for job vacancies to ensure attraction of competent talent.
Manage the induction program for new staff with heads of department and program managers.
Assist the CEO to develop and coordinate staff training and team building activities and processes.
Manage compensation and benefits provided to staff and administer the monthly payroll in liaison with the Finance Department, ensuring that salary payments and statutory deductions are processed on time.
Keep proper records of all staff contracts and renewal dates, and liaise with the CEO to advise staff in advance of renewals and non-renewals.
Keep track of staff objective setting, performance appraisals, and leave balances, and ensure that supervisors manage these processes within agreed deadlines.
Maintain staff personnel files, both physical and online, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant licenses such as food handling, public health, fire clearance, and OSHA certificates.
Act as a focal person for the staff medical, GPA, and pension schemes.
Review HR and administration systems, policies and procedures and make suggestions for improvements.
Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor.

Personal attributes

Coaching, mentoring and leadership experience.
People oriented and results driven.
Active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization.
A high degree of attention to detail alongside a passion for data.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management.
Professional Qualification(s) in Human Resource Management.
A Member in good standing of the Kenya Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
A minimum of 8 years’ experience working in a HR role, of which at least 3 years in a senior management position.
Excellent command of English and Kiswahili.
Confident user of MS Office software.
In-depth knowledge of Kenyan employment law and HR best practices.

DESIRABLE

A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management.
Prior experience working in a nonprofit setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding and other child protection issues more

Position Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our Operations team. In this role, you will lead the routine Human Resources (HR) functions of RefuSHE Kenya, including talent management, payroll administration, occupational health and safety, and enforcing organizational HR policies and practices. You will also oversee administrative services,... including line management of two members of the administrative staff team.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Senior Human Resources and Administration Officer will undertake the following functions:

Manage the recruitment and selection process to ensure attraction of competent talent.
Coordinate the induction program for new staff with heads of department and program managers.
Assist the CEO to coordinate staff training and development and team building activities.
Oversee compensation and benefits provided to staff and administer the monthly payroll in liaison with the Finance Department, ensuring that salary payments and statutory deductions are processed on time.
Keep proper records of staff contracts and renewal dates and liaise with the CEO to advise staff in advance of renewals and non-renewals.
Keep track of staff objective setting, performance appraisals, and leave balances.
Maintain staff personnel files, both physical and online, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Ensure organizational compliance with relevant licenses such as food handling, public health, fire clearance and OSHA certificates.
Review HR policies and procedures as requested by your supervisor or the CEO.
Handle staff grievances, disputes, and disciplinary cases in accordance with Kenyan employment laws and organizational policies.
Review final dues and payments for exiting staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with labour laws.
Support the general well-being of staff by promoting and implementing health and wellness activities to help avoid burnout, including events run by the organization’s medical insurance provider.
Serve as a link between managers and staff by handling queries and providing pragmatic and consistent guidance on performance and other staff issues.
Recommend improvements to administration systems and procedures.
Monitor the organizational enquiries email address and refer issues to relevant senior managers.
Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor.

Personal attributes

People oriented and results driven.
Active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships effectively at all levels of the organization.
A high degree of attention to detail alongside a passion for data and details
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or similar field from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management.
A member in good standing of the Kenyan Institute of Human Resources Management.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a HR role, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
Excellent command of English and Kiswahili.
Confident user of MS Office software.
In-depth knowledge of Kenyan employment law and HR best practices.
Knowledge of safeguarding and other child protection issues is desirable more

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief Investment and Resource Officer, and with oversight from the CEO, the M&E Manager will undertake the following functions:

Spearhead the development or improvement of qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation tools and processes for existing and future programs, as needed and with input from Program Managers.
Periodically... review the monitoring and evaluation tools in place to ensure they are still relevant and are producing useful, timely, and accurate data, and make suggestions for improvement where relevant.
Oversee all M&E activities for current grants/programs, including monitoring data quality, and tracking progress of activities against targets.
Support Program Managers in strengthening their program monitoring systems and analyzing data as part of the internal quality assurance mechanism for program delivery.
Participate in quarterly reviews of program progress and, together with the M&E Officer, ensure any disparities between planned and actual outputs and outcomes are addressed.
Ensure individual program M&E plans are updated on an annual basis, or as needed when new program elements emerge.
Analyze, utilize, and communicate relevant programs data to senior leadership for program improvement and decision making.
In collaboration with the Chief Investment & Resource Officer and Program Team, lead the development of realistic targets and indicators for grant proposals and/or new grants.
Develop tools required for research projects, including study design methodologies, sampling protocols, surveys, data collection methods, and data analysis, management, storage, and retrieval processes.
In collaboration with the Grants Manager, lead in the reporting of program qualitative and quantitative data and progress against indicators for all donor reports.
Lead the development of an M&E policy for the organization and an overall M&E framework for the holistic model.
Develop Terms of Reference and manage consultants conducting program baselines, mid-term evaluations, and end-of-project evaluations.
Identify staff capacity building needs and train and mentor the RefuSHE program team in M&E systems and practices.
Facilitate knowledge building and sharing on research, monitoring, and evaluation, including participating in the Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative learning calls and other webinars / forums as appropriate.
Support in the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to various audiences.
Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor or the CEO.

Personal attributes

A high degree of attention to detail alongside a passion for data and learning.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
People oriented and results driven.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
High degree of self-sufficiency and initiative.
Ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (for example, education, social science, economics, development studies) and 7 years’ relevant experience, or Master’s Degree and 5 years’ relevant experience.
Experience in the design, development, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies, systems, and tools with staff and partners; experience with programs that support marginalized and vulnerable youth strongly preferred.
Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, and proven ability to work with data software packages such as Stata/SPSS/KOBO.
Practical expertise in developing logical/results frameworks and defining indicators using SMART/CREAM/SPICED standards.
Strong writing skills in English, as demonstrated by the ability to produce high quality reports.
Ability to speak and translate key documents into Kiswahili.
Confident user of MS Office software. more

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Safe House Coordinator, the Child Minder will undertake the following functions:

Provide direct supervision of all children of the young refugee women residing in the Safe House to ensure their well-being and safety throughout the day, including maintaining proper hygiene, feeding/meal times, changing diapers, supervising nap times,... etc.
Organize and facilitate games and learning activities for the children.
Report any accidents, including scrapes and bruises, immediately to your Supervisor and the mother of the affected child.
Report any significant behavioral changes or issues to your Supervisor and mother of the affected child.
Support mothers in providing proper care and development for their children.
Maintain an updated inventory of all Safe House goods and supplies, including food, cleaning materials, kitchen utensils, toys, games, etc. and request any new items for your Supervisor to procure in a timely manner.
Maintain general cleanliness and organization of the children’s areas in the Safe House and ensure the space is hygienic.
Report all equipment, furniture, or general office breakages to your Supervisor in a timely manner.
Present yourself for work daily and on time, unless prior approval has been granted by the CEO and your Supervisor.
Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to each participant served by any and all RefuSHE Kenya programs and the location and details of the Safe House.
Refrain from sharing any information, data, contacts or photos of RefuSHE Kenya Persons of Concern to a third party.
Liaise with the security officers on duty to ensure maximum security and a safe environment for the Safe House residents and their belongings, as well as RefuSHE Kenya assets.
Promote high levels of discipline and peaceful/harmonious coexistence of the residents, respecting their diversity and cultures.
Ensure effective and careful use of organizational assets assigned to you or put under your custody to facilitate smooth undertaking of your duties. This includes but is not limited to padlocks, emergency batons, torches, and cell phone.
Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your Supervisor.

Personal attributes

Enthusiastic and fun-loving with a passion for working with children.
Extensive knowledge of the needs of toddlers and infants.
Active listening and intentional, age-appropriate communication.
High physical stamina and perseverance.
Decision making, critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving.
Ability to provide affection, security, emotional support, and comfort.
Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.

Specific Skills:

Communication skills: Has the ability to communicate effectively both speaking and in writing with girl mothers and other concerned staff about the progress of the children in their care.
Decision-making skills: Good judgment and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies or difficult situations.
Instructional skills: Able to communicate difficult concepts to young children in a way that they can understand.
Interpersonal skills: Able to develop good relationships with other staff, children, and girl mothers, and empathetic to children’s emotions and parent’s needs.
Patience: Able to respond to overwhelming and difficult situations calmly, and to be patient with children who have difficulty expressing themselves or need lots of help in learning new skills.
Creativity: Able to think of new and innovative ways to engage children in learning.

Qualifications

KCSE Certificate.
A Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE), or a Montessori/DICECE certificate in Early Childhood is preferable.
Minimum one year’s experience working with children between 3 months and 3 years of age, either in a safe house, day care set up, or children’s home.
Experience in First Aid.
Knowledge of safeguarding and other child protection issues. more

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Procurement Officer, the Procurement Assistant will undertake the following functions:
Tracking of Purchase Requisition Forms (PRFs) raised by staff, ensuring that all relevant specifications and samples are outlined and attached, and signed PRFs are filed appropriately.
Assisting in sourcing for quotations as per required specifications and... negotiating with suppliers for competitive prices.
Assisting in managing supplier relationships, contacts, and pre-qualification lists.
Assisting in maintenance of the procurement files (hard and back-up soft copies) according to the organizational policies and procedures, and legal requirements.
Drafting bid analyses and uploading relevant quotations and correspondences for consideration by the procurement committee.
Assisting in issuance of signed Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) to relevant suppliers.
Assisting in following up with suppliers to ensure that goods and services are delivered as per the terms and conditions of the LPOs issued.
Raising cash requests for supplies to be procured on a cash basis and submitting relevant supporting documentation to finance.
Submitting invoices and any other relevant documentation from suppliers to the finance team for timely processing of payments.
Assisting in spending control and building a culture of long-term savings of procurement costs.
Ensuring compliance with the organizational procurement policy and guidelines.
Performing any other lawful duties in the scope of procurement role as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Personal attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to learn and take initiative.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.

Qualifications

Degree in Procurement or other related studies from a recognized institution.
Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
Competent user of MS Office software.
This is an entry level position hence no previous experience is required.

by close of business on 31st January 2023. more

Specific Skills:

Communication skills: Has the ability to communicate effectively both speaking and in writing with girl mothers and other concerned staff about the progress of the children in their care.
Decision-making skills: Good judgment and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies or difficult situations.
Instructional skills: Able to communicate difficult... concepts to young children in a way that they can understand.
Interpersonal skills: Able to develop good relationships with other staff, children, and girl mothers, and empathetic to children’s emotions and parent’s needs.
Patience: Able to respond to overwhelming and difficult situations calmly, and to be patient with children who have difficulty expressing themselves or need lots of help in learning new skills.
Creativity: Able to think of new and innovative ways to engage children in learning.

Qualifications

Experience working with children between 3 months and 3 years of age, either in a day care set up or a children’s home.
KCSE Certificate.
A Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE), or a Montessori/DICECE certificate in Early Childhood is preferable.
Experience in First Aid.
Knowledge of safeguarding and other child protection issues.

by close of business on 27th January 2023 more

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Design, develop and deliver a tailoring Grade 2 training curriculum, approved by RefuSHE and NITA, to vocational trainees.
Design and implement a tie and dye curriculum to prepare artisans for joining RefuSHE’s social enterprise.
Lead classroom activities by providing individualized support to participants and maintaining a high-level learning... environment.
Compile weekly and monthly reports on each participant enrolled, addressing their work progress and participation.
Strive to develop a good rapport with individual participants and ensure that they have access to one-on-one communication when needed;
Regularly communicate additional educational needs that the participants may have that need to be addressed to the Associate Director – GEP.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding each participant served in any and all RefuSHE programs.
Effectively and respectfully handle issues of discipline and behavior in the classroom while referring participants to your supervisor if follow up on any sensitive issue is required.
Support participants in apprenticeship placements for practicum and on the job learning.
Organize learning fairs in campus and out of campus to equip learners with the current market trends.
Facilitate pre-production training for participants in preparation for recruitment to RefuSHE’s social enterprise.
Initiate and facilitate mentorship sessions for participants in the textile and fashion industry.
Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor.

Competencies:

Diploma in Technical Education from Kenya Technical Trainers College.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Clothing Technology or Fashion and Design examined by Kenya National Examinations Council.
3-5 years of experience working in a similar position.
Knowledge of effective training techniques and adult learning theory.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in both English and Kiswahili.
Ability to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse population. more

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Design, develop and deliver a tailoring Grade 3 training curriculum, approved by RefuSHE and NITA, to vocational trainees.
Lead classroom activities by providing individualized support to participants and maintaining a high-level learning environment.
Compile weekly and monthly reports on each participant enrolled, addressing their work progress and... participation.
Strive to develop a good rapport with individual participants and ensure that they have access to one-on-one communication when needed.
Regularly communicate additional educational needs the participant may have that need to be addressed to the Associate Director – GEP.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding each participant served in any and all RefuSHE programs.
Effectively and respectfully handle issues of discipline and behaviour in the classroom while referring participants to your supervisor if follow up on any sensitive issue is required.
Accept additional responsibilities that may fall under one or more of RefuSHE’s Programs as delegated by the CEO.
Report all updates and status information to your supervisor in an accurate, organized and timely manner.
Assist in completion of weekly and monthly program reports and action plans.
Support the Associate Director-GEP with recruiting of new students and ensuring that the selection criteria is adhered to.
Ensure effective and careful use of organizational assets assigned to you to facilitate smooth undertaking of your duties. This includes but not limited to padlocks, sewing machines, iron boxes and other tailoring items.
Organize and take part in GEP events, field trips and other activities as required.
Procure items to ensure classroom resources are available and accessible to participants.
Promote high levels of discipline and peaceful/harmonious coexistence of the participants respecting their diversity and culture.
Keep track of tools and training materials by maintaining an up-to-date stock record.
Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor.

Competencies:

Diploma in Technical Education from Kenya Technical Trainers College.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Clothing Technology or Fashion and Design examined by Kenya National Examinations Council.
3-5 years of experience working in a similar position.
Knowledge of effective training techniques and adult learning theory.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in both English and Kiswahili.
Ability to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse population. more

PURPOSE
The overall purpose of the services at RefuSHE is to enhance effectiveness of Safe House, Case Management and Mental Health Teams in handling work-related stress and burnout, as well as encouraging them to develop professional resilience, motivation for work and gain knowledge both theoretically and practically as well as maintain ethical boundaries to cover supervision.
AIMS
Improve... the team’s competency in handling young people who have experienced severe trauma, including young girls who have experienced some form of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

Enhance team cohesion and build strategies for better teamwork
Share experiences and challenges in a supportive environment.
Educate and explore self-care practices.
Support the team to effectively identify and deal with vicarious trauma.
Enhance team appreciation of individual differences and strengths.
Support and strengthen effective communication and conflict resolution.
Enhance counsellor’s professionalism and emotional stability.

TERMS OF REFERENCE
DEBRIEFING

Conduct quarterly debriefing sessions to the Safe House, Case Management and Mental Health Team.
Carry out an in-depth assessment of group needs and identify methodologies to address those needs through a holistic approach.
Guide the team to explore and identify solutions that are holistic in nature.
Explore and identify core facts concerning issues raised to clear up any misconceptions or rumors.
Lead the group to divulge emotions experienced during work with the beneficiaries and with each other.
Allow the group to review individual reactions to the issues raised.
Explore and educate team members on emotional, psychological, or physical effects of issues raised or identified.
Allow members to backtrack and address issues that require elaboration.
Support the team to redirect any potential confrontations to a discussion about healing, cohesion, and professionalism.

SUPERVISION

Offer quarterly supervision to the team.
Assess the Counsellor’s (supervisee) skills & approach towards the psychotherapeutic process, including evaluation of difficult cases
Assist the supervisee to recognize their personal limitations to protect the welfare of both the client and supervisee
Facilitate the counsellor to effectively self-evaluate, problem solve, and grow in confidence.
Evaluate clinical interactions in all situations and capacities.
Teach and demonstrate counselling techniques, theories, and ethical issues.
Explain the rationale of strategies and intervention.

COUNSELLING

Carry out individual and/or group counselling to staff and RefuSHE beneficiaries when needed to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties or prevent the occurrence of these.

REPORTING

Ensure records are kept properly and that the principle of confidentiality is adhered to.
Submit a truthful and final debriefing report with the analysis and conclusions while still protecting participants.
Inform the line manager and senior management of any pressing issues that are non-confidential that may arise during the sessions.
Perform any other duties that are commensurate to a role of this nature.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced degree in Counseling/Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution.
Over 10 years’ experience in counseling, training, and supervision
Experience in working with refugees, conflict, and post-conflict communities is an added advantage.
Active member of a recognized professional body is a must.

RefuSHE’S ROLE

RefuSHE will facilitate the logistics needed for the sessions to occur including space, meals, and time.

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The contract for service for the counseling supervision and counseling services shall be on a need basis as per submitted and approved report of services rendered by RefuSHE.


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