HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Uganda Office
Vacancy Notice
Job title: Refugee Incentive Workers, Four (4) Positions
Country: Uganda
Vacancy Description
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
Vacancy Notice
Job title: Refugee Incentive Workers, Four (4) Positions
Country: Uganda
Vacancy Description
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