Country: Uganda
Closing date: 14 Aug 2015
Job Description and required qualifications
(Important Note- Position open to Ugandan nationals only)
Under the supervision of Psychosocial Program Manager, the incumbent will be the focal point for assessments carried out on children and other child protection related activities while ensuring compliance with relevant child protection standards including child participation. The incumbent will also perform the following functions:
o Oversee specific child protection activities including identification of children at heightened risk and effect appropriate intervention including alternative care arrangements, birth registration etc.;
o Follow-up and monitor individual case status and progressively ensure compliance with the comprehensive child protection strategy;
o Coordinate and oversee the best interest assessments and determinations (BIA and BID) process including presentations to the BID Panel;
o Ensure the implementation of decisions relating to refugee children made by the BID and Psychosocial panels;
o Maintain up-to-date individual case files, date and information relating to refugee child protection and progressively generate appropriate periodic reports on trends and activities;
o Provide support to caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and updating child protection database; and
o Liaise with and support partners in refugee child protection through activities such as capacity building, and inform and participate in relevant network and coordination forums;
o Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education: University degree in the social sciences or any other relevant field, Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, child rights and/or extensive field experience in working with refugees.
Skills and competencies
o A degree in social sciences or any other relevant fields.
o Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of MS Office
o Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, refugee law, child rights and protection;
o Strong research, capacity building, analytical and report writing skills;
o Data handling skills and previous exposure to database a plus;
o Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills;
o Strong organization skills
Experience: No less than two years work experience, including at least 1 year conducting assessments on children, preferably with an NGO. Experience working in the field of refugee protection and assistance a distinct advantage.
Languages:Proficiency in English and Swahili, Knowledge of French a plus
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to the Email address below or hand deliver to HIAS Uganda Central Office:
Address: Church Road, Off Ggaba Road, Kansanga
P.O BOX 7626, KAMPALA-UGANDA
Tel: +256 312202174 or +256 41450134. Cell: +256 788229398 or +256 758836759.
Email: recruitment.hiasuganda@gmail.com
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HIAS/UG/BBCS/08/15
Important: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.