6 positions for Volunteer Field assistants
JRS-KENYA
Position: Field Assistant
Department: MHPSS
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: MHPSS & Protection Coordinator.
Organizational Context
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is ministry of the Society of Jesus, incorporated as an international non-governmental organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The organization was founded in November 1980 and now has a presence in over 56 countries. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support and guidance of an international office (IO) in Rome. The style of JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term well-being of refugees and displaced people while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs.
The main services provided are in the field of education, reconciliation, livelihood activities and psychosocial support. Currently, more than 724,000 individuals are direct beneficiaries of JRS projects. In Kenya, JRS has two projects: an urban refugee project in Nairobi focusing on Education and Livelihoods and field project in Kakuma Refugee Camp focusing on Education, Integrated psycho-social inclusive Education programme in Centers and Safe Shelters.
Key Responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in identification of refugees in need of social support (food, clothing, transport) by conducting vulnerability assessment, reviewing available assessment, data conduct home visits/ further assessment on key social factors relevant to psychosocial support services in line with national and International standards and guiding principles by UNHCR, IASC, WHO among others and report to the Counselling Psychologist as well as the field assistant
- Assist in the needs and social assessments that inform and identify the gaps and interventions for psychosocial support
- Assist in outreach and community dialogue and any other activities that advocate for psychosocial support activities
- Assist in conducting referrals of vulnerable refugees to partner agencies and follow up with clients to facilitate access to external services.
- Monitor impact of psychosocial support services given out to vulnerable refugees
- Provide basic counselling and/or psycho-education to refugees
- Open files for all clients (soft and hard) and ensure that case management is in line with JRS SOPs and other sector standards
- Assist in conducting awareness and sensitization campaigns in the communities
- Assist in assessing, identifying and analyzing community sensitive intervention geared towards building resilience and self-reliance
Qualification and Competencies
- A degree/ Diploma in community Development, Sociology, counselling or any other related social science courses.
- In-depth understanding of community-based approaches
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in an NGO and/or international organization
- Good knowledge and experience in community development work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in conducting assessments and reporting
Desirable:
- 1-2 years’ experience in community work preferably with NGOs in Nairobi
- Previous experience with a faith-based NGO is an added advantage
Core values and ethics
- Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision and values; ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
- High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information.
- Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value
Terms and Conditions
Contract is for 6months under JRS renumeration policy and volunteer positions are not renumerated.
- A cover letter describing the candidate’s desire and motivation to work for JRS and how her/his qualifications and experience are a good fit for this position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, including three (3) professional references with contact information, phone and email address.
The applications will be received on rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in joining JRS
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