Social Worker / Counselor Job in HRTK Uganda

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya ( HRTK) – Kenya Office

Job title: Social Worker/Counselor

Two (2) positions
Country : Uganda

Job Description and required qualifications

(Important Note - Position open to Ugandan nationals only)

Under the direct supervision of a Counseling Psychologist, the incumbent will provide social services including the following functions:

• Conduct home visits for refugees at heightened risk in coordination with other HRTK-Uganda staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks.;
• Implement and monitor merit based social assistance informed by socio-environmental assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs with timely updates to the Case Management panel;
• Supervise provision of social assistance as necessary;
• Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports;
• Draft BIA reports for submission to the Case Management Panel, effect subsequent BIA panel decisions and enter data into database;
• Provide basic counseling to less complex cases and facilitate external services or appointments;
• Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or information dissemination;
• In coordination with the supervisor, liaise with and foster a collaborative networking relationship with other entities to facilitate social assistance to HRTK Uganda refugee clients;
• Prepare periodic reports on social services;
• Collect and make regular updates for data required for Sexual Based Violence Information Management  system.
• Conduct community awareness sessions of GBV issues through drama, community dialogues, peer to peer discussions and visits to primary schools.
• Develop and distribute materials in relation to GBV issues for refugees.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Education:

• University degree in Social work or related field with a strong bias in counseling. 
• Or Advanced college diploma along with extensive field experience working in the refugee assistance sector

Skills and competencies:

• Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with WORD, ACCESS and EXCEL;
• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling;
• Experience in capacity building including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising;
• Good knowledge of child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues;
• Good knowledge of Kampala and its environs;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must possess a valid driving license ( Class A ) with 3 years driving experience

Experience

• No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting. 
• Experience working with refugees a plus.

Languages:
Proficiency in English and Swahili, basic French a plus.

Closing date:11th July 2012. 

Positions 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/UG/SW/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