Entry Level Social Work Careers - BID/BIA Child Specialist at Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS)

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Reports to: Psychosocial

Program Manager

Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) Africa was

established in 2002 as HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) as a partnership

between local NGOs and HIAS Inc. This was in response to a critical gap in

resettlement case identification for refugees out of Nairobi. HIAS Africa is

registered in accordance with Kenyan, Ugandan and Chad laws and operates both

as a humanitarian service provider and an advocacy voice. Their major goal is

to address the assistance, protection and durable solutions needs for refugees

at heightened risk in Africa, through the provision of direct psychosocial,

social and resettlement services (Kenya and Uganda), as well as through

community outreach and capacity building for partners.

Job Summary:  The BID/BIA Child Specialist 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Manage specific child protection activities

including identification of children at heightened risk and effect appropriate

intervention including alternative care arrangements, birth registration etc.

·        
Follow-up and monitor individual case status and

progressively ensure compliance with the comprehensive child protection

strategy;

·        
Coordinate and manage the best interest assessments

and determinations (BIA and BID) process including presentations to the BID

Panel;

·        
Ensure the implementation of decisions relating to

refugee children made by the BID and Psychosocial panels;

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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;

·        
Offer technical support to caseworkers in the

tracking of individual cases, updating status, and updating child protection

database;

·        
Work closely with and support partners in refugee

child protection through activities such as capacity building, and inform and

participate in relevant network and coordination forums;

·        
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University

degree in the social sciences or any other relevant field

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A minimum of two years’ experience, including at

least one year conducting assessments on children, preferably with an NGO.

·        
Prior experience working in the field of refugee

protection and assistance a distinct advantage.

·        
Good working knowledge of human rights doctrine,

child rights and/or extensive field experience in working with refugees.

·        
Computer literacy skills with working knowledge of

MS Office

·        
Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, refugee law,

child rights and protection;

·        
Strong research, capacity building, analytical and

report writing skills;

·        
Good data processing skills and previous exposure to

a database is an added advantage;

·        
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

·        
Strong organization skills

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Languages: Proficiency in

English and Swahili, Knowledge of French a plus

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letters

and updated resumes 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

Email to:

recruitment.hiasuganda@gmail.com

Please clearly

indicate Vacancy Notice No: HIAS/UG/BBCS/08/15

Deadline: 14^th August 2015