Job Vacancy at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya for Assistant Gender Officer 2013
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Kenya Office
Job Title: Assistant Gender Officer
Country: Kenya
Important Note: Position open to Kenyan nationals only
Job Description and Required Qualifications
Under the Supervision of the Gender Officer, the incumbent will assist in the implementation of SGBV prevention and response activities including the following functions:
- Assist in the prevention of and response to SGBV in the refugee community;
- Facilitate access to services for SGBV survivors including assistance, protection and solutions
- Provide training and raise awareness on SGBV prevention and response
- Assist in training and support PSN peer educators
- Develop accessible IEC material on SGBV
- Build capacity of SGBV survivors
- Facilitate inclusion and participation of SGBV survivors in development implementation
- Assist in establishing community based support mechanisms for delivery of assistance to SGBV survivors
- Assist in ensuring effective referral systems to ensure special needs and rights of SGBV survivors are met
- Provide information on how and where to direct grievances on violation of rights/ discrimination
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and link SGBV survivors to assistance
- Assist in establishing and maintaining an up-to-date database of reported SGBV cases reported in the refugee community;
- Assist in monitoring all SGBV related issues and closely co-ordinate with key actors to ensure ongoing, accurate SGBV data collection and entry;
- Assist in progressively generating appropriate periodic reports and monitor trends related to SGBV;
- Assist in documenting innovation and good practices in the prevention of and response to SGBV;
- Inform and participate in URPN meetings and forums on matters related to SGBV and bolster inter-agency coordination/cooperation by ensuring timely intervention and follow up on referrals;
- Perform other duties as required;
Qualifications:
Education:
- University degree preferably in the social sciences and strong database skills.
- Good knowledge of SGBV issues and human rights doctrine.
- Experience working with refugees an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Computer literacy a must – knowledge of MS Office required;
- Data handling skills and previous exposure to database management essential;
- Good knowledge of prevention and response to SGBV;
- Strong research, capacity building, analytical and report writing skills;
- Strong coordination, communication and interpersonal skills;
Experience:
- No less than two years work experience on SGBV prevention and response.
- Experience in database management and work in the field of refugee sector a distinct advantage.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili, knowledge of French a plus
Closing Date: 30th September 2013
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/AGO /13/01 in the subject line.
Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered
Important:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered