Integration Counseling Program Manager, Kenya

Integration Counseling Program Manager, Kenya
HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, is the international migration agency of the American Jewish community. We provide rescue and refuge for persecuted and oppressed Jews around the world. In recent years, as the population of Jewish refugees has diminished, we have directed our expertise to assist refugees and immigrants of all backgrounds. HIAS also advocates in Congress for fair and effective policies affecting refugees and immigrants. Since 1881, HIAS has assisted more than 4,500,000 people worldwide.

Closing Date: Sunday, 08 August 2010
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)
Closing date: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya - Frequent visits to Kakuma refugee camp
HIAS, Inc., the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, one of the oldest immigration and refugee assistance organizations, is recruiting a Project Manager to work in its Kenya Country Office, and in Kakuma refugee camp, primarily on Integration Counseling activities with refugees. The duration of the post is 6 months.
Requirements:

Education and skills:
    * University degree, preferably in the social sciences, education, psychology, sociology
    * Proven analytical ability
    * Strong project management skills;
    * Capacity building and training skills
    * Strong skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
    * Ability to manage international and national staff

Languages:
    * Excellent command of spoken and written English

Experience:
    * Minimum 3 years management experience
    * Proven track record of developing programs in short time frames
    * Work experience in a challenging environment
    * Familiarity with integration and/or psychosocial issues in refugee populations
    * Knowledge and experience in resettlement and in particular the US refugee resettlement process
    * Experience in consultations and liaison with governments, the UNHCR and non-governmental organizations
    * Experience in designing and implementing training and capacity building activities
    * Experience with providing Cultural Orientation to refugees en route to resettlement in the US an advantage
    * Experience working in Africa or with African refugee populations a plus
    * Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation systems


Duties & responsibilities:

    * Provide leadership and support to the HIAS Integration Counseling pilot project in Kenya.
    * Assist in developing and enhancing various forms and protocols, work plan, policy, and guidelines for continuum of care practices in refugee resettlement
    * Monitor case processing to ensure transparency and efficiency in case handling
    * Ensure that standard operating procedures for integration counseling are implemented including mechanisms for assuring confidentiality
    * Maintain regular contacts with relevant partners
    * Design and facilitate training activities for HIAS staff and partners
    * Compile and submit periodic reports and statistics
    * Provide briefings, and perform other tasks that may be required


Competencies/Abilities:
    * Interest in the psychological health of refugees
    * Ability to prioritize activities
    * Ability to work in a systematic, creative and collaborative way with colleagues and partners
    * Knowledge of human rights issues, especially in the African context, a plus
    * Ability to commit to and uphold principles of non-discrimination and confidentiality in all aspects of work
    * Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for all persons regardless of origin, status, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or other individual characteristics

Application requirements:
    * Curriculum vitae
    * Writing sample
    * Contact information for minimum of three references

Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
*This is an unaccompanied post
How to apply
Please respond by email in English to: hiasintntl@hias.org. Please write “Integration Counseling Project Manager” in the subject line.
Reference Code: RW_876KS7-96
Source: Reliefweb