DEPARTMENT:      Legal Protection
DIVISION:                Child Protection
SUPERVISOR:         Social Worker
START DATE:         16th January 2023
END DATE:              14th September 2023 (Renewable contract subject to availability of funds and performance)
POSITION SUMMARY:
HIAS seeks to recruit a Child Protection Monitor who will assist in provision of social interventions and assistance to the most at risk and vulnerable refugee children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Identify and document child rights violations, refer cases to the appropriate authorities, and provide regular follow-up on each case
Participate in community awareness raising and dissemination of information
Assist in the implementation of appropriate interventions for at-risk refugee and asylum seeker children through activities such as placement in alternative care arrangements with foster families, emergency shelter placement, etc.
Make referrals for vulnerable refugees to access services
Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugee and asylum seeker children in the community
Provide translation for refugees during activities as needed
Mobilize community members for forums and sensitization campaigns
Provide weekly and monthly reports indicating progress in relation to targets and client needs
Provide basic trainings to beneficiary groups in: Refugee Rights, Child Rights, Gender-Based Violence, and other protection related issues as determined by the Program Supervisor
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Entry level with minimal work experience, preferably with an NGO.
Experience in the field of refugee Child Protection will be an added advantage.
Basic literacy in English and at least one language prevalent in the refugee community in Nairobi
Well integrated to the dynamics and needs of refugee children within their areas
Good working knowledge of the community needs and gaps
Ability to work with members of the community with little or no supervision
Computer literacy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong counselling skills
Strong training skills in child protection and community development will be an added advantage
·age ience in the field of refugee Child Protection will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in English and preferably Kiswahili, Kinyamulenge, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, or French languages. Proficiency in English is MANDATORY.
Location - Kasarani area

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.