Social Worker - Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)
(Important Note - Position open to Ugandan nationals only)
The incumbent will perform the following functions:
• Directs the activities of the office relating to social services;
• Conducts field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HRTK staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks faced by HRTK refugee clients;
• Implements and monitors merit based asocial assistance informed by socio-environmental assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs;
• Provides HRTK refugee clients with basic counseling, escort services and facilitation for external services or appointments;
• Assists in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops;
• Establishes and maintains a referral base of organizations providing social assistance to refugees and maintains a collaborative networking relationship to facilitate social assistance to HRTK refugee clients;
• Prepares periodic reports on social work activities
• Informs strategic planning and project implementation exercises
• Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Education – University degree in Social work or related field. Or Advanced college diploma along with extensive field experience working the refugee assistance sector
Skills and competencies:
• Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with WORD, ACCESS and EXCEL;
• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling;
• Good knowledge of Kampala and it’s environs;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience
No less than 2 years previous job experience, including at least 1 year working in the field of refugee protection and assistance. Experience working in the NGO sector a plus.
Languages: Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Swahili and/French a plus
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered
The incumbent will perform the following functions:
• Directs the activities of the office relating to social services;
• Conducts field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HRTK staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks faced by HRTK refugee clients;
• Implements and monitors merit based asocial assistance informed by socio-environmental assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs;
• Provides HRTK refugee clients with basic counseling, escort services and facilitation for external services or appointments;
• Assists in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops;
• Establishes and maintains a referral base of organizations providing social assistance to refugees and maintains a collaborative networking relationship to facilitate social assistance to HRTK refugee clients;
• Prepares periodic reports on social work activities
• Informs strategic planning and project implementation exercises
• Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Education – University degree in Social work or related field. Or Advanced college diploma along with extensive field experience working the refugee assistance sector
Skills and competencies:
• Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with WORD, ACCESS and EXCEL;
• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling;
• Good knowledge of Kampala and it’s environs;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience
No less than 2 years previous job experience, including at least 1 year working in the field of refugee protection and assistance. Experience working in the NGO sector a plus.
Languages: Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Swahili and/French a plus
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/SW/11/01 in the subject line.Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered
Post a Comment