HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya ( HRTK) – Kenya Office
Vacancy Notice
Job title: Social Worker/Counselor – Two (2) positions
Country : Uganda
Vacancy Description
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
Vacancy Notice
Job title: Social Worker/Counselor – Two (2) positions
Country : Uganda
Vacancy Description
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