HIAS
Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Uganda Office
Job title: Refugee Incentive Workers
Job title: Refugee Incentive Workers
Four
(4) Positions
Country: Uganda
Job Description and required qualifications
(Important Note - Positions open to Refugees in Uganda only)
Under the supervision of the Social Worker, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
- Assists
in the mobilization and organization of GBV activities for beneficiaries
- Assists
in conducting of home visits for beneficiaries.
- Assists
in community dialogues and peer to peer discussions with beneficiaries
- Assists
in community awareness activities for beneficiaries in the community and
schools.
- Assists
in the implementation of activities for the children and supervision of
children during play to safeguard their health and safety.
- Assists
in the supervision of children during play to safeguard their health and
safety.
- Assists
in providing for the physical needs of children at the centre e.g.
feeding, cleaning etc.
- Assists
in compilation of information about beneficiaries;
- Assists
in care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, play house and play yard.
- Performs
other related duties as assigned.
Education
–
A minimum Secondary School certificate.
Skills and competencies:
- Computer
literacy desirable
- Knowledge
of refugee and human rights:
- Working
experience in counseling;
- Good
knowledge of Kampala and its environs;
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience
- No
less than 2 years previous work experience.
- Experience
working in the NGO sector a plus.
Languages:
Proficiency in English a must. Knowledge or Swahili or French and atleast one other language spoken
within the refugee community.
Closing date:11th July 2012.
Position
will be filled on a rolling basis based on identification of suitable
candidates.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/RIW/06/12 in the subject line.
Important:
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing
will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered
Late applications will not be considered