July 2018 – RefugePoint Community Navigator Jobs in Kenya
Community Navigator Job at RefugePoint International
Reports to: Senior Officer, Community Outreach
Supervision Given: [None]
The primary responsibility of the Community Navigator is to assist the organization in providing information and timely support to refugees and asylum seekers towards their self-reliance.
Duties and responsibilities for the Community Navigator Job:
- Act as a guide to the organization in tracing clients in the community;
- Provide language interpretation and translation;
- Collect prescription medicine from RefugePoint and deliver to patients;
- Provide accurate and timely information to refugees and migrants;
- Monitor businesses supported by RefugePoint;
- Participate in community mobilization as directed by RefugePoint;
- Participate in community education as directed by RefugePoint;
- Accompany patients to the hospital when called upon.
- Attend to any other duties as assigned by the line supervisor(s).
Community Navigator Job Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Rongai;
- Must be fluent in English and Great Lakes Languages;
- Must hold a UNHCR mandate refugee certificate, Government alien card and/or recent Government verification documents;
- Must have a minimum of secondary school education;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desired:
- Post secondary school training e.g. in health, community development, counseling, business administration etc.
- Experience in community mobilization.
How to Apply