Global SouthOpportunities

25.3 C

Kenya

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Home
About Us
Contact Us
Terms and Conditions

Facebook

Instagram

Youtube

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya is Hiring Protection Monitors – 6

Job Title: Protection Monitors- 6 Location: Nairobi Employment Type: Full Time Number of Positions: 6

About the Company HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees—including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities—whose lives are in danger for being who they are.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Protection Monitoring & Case Identification

Identify, monitor, verify, and safely document human rights violations and protection risks affecting LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers within the community.
Conduct confidential, survivor-centered community monitoring, with heightened attention to risks such as discrimination, violence, eviction, arrest, harassment, and exclusion from services.
Conduct regular community visits and safe check-ins with LGBTQI+ refugees, using trust-based and culturally sensitive approaches.
Follow up on emergency protection concerns faced by LGBTQI+ refugees and escalating cases promptly to Protection Officers/Associates.

Data Collection & Reporting

Collect protection data using standardized tools and KOBO, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical data handling.
Analyze and report emerging trends, protection gaps, and community needs affecting LGBTQI+ persons.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports highlighting activities conducted, cases identified, referrals made, and progress against targets.

Case Referral & Support

Refer individuals with protection concerns to Protection, Legal, GBV, Health, Mental Health, and Livelihood services, as appropriate.
Work closely with the Gender and GBV teams to support legal advice, counselling, and follow-up for LGBTQI+ clients at HIAS Huduma Mtaani Clinics on legal issues.
Support immediate, emergency assistance for LGBTQI+ refugees at heightened risk, including emergency shelter placement and safety planning, in coordination with supervisors.

Community Engagement & Awareness

Support community awareness sessions on refugee rights, protection mechanisms, legal documentation, and access to services, with content adapted for LGBTQI+ refugees.
Assist in mobilizing LGBTQI+ community members for forums, sensitization campaigns, and safe dialogue spaces.
Build and maintain trusting relationships with LGBTQI+ community members, peer leaders, local authorities, and service providers, while prioritizing safety and confidentiality.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

Support the mapping of protection, GBV, and specialized services relevant to LGBTQI+ refugees.
Collaborate with local authorities and partners to identify LGBTQI+ individuals at heightened risk and facilitate referrals for specialized support.
Participate in coordination meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions as required.

Translation & Community Facilitation

Provide language interpretation and cultural mediation during community activities, clinics, and outreach as needed.

Capacity Building Under the guidance of the Gender & GBV Officer and protection team, support training of beneficiary groups on:

Refugee and asylum seeker rights
LGBTQI+-specific protection risks
Legal documentation and access to justice
Safety, reporting mechanisms, and referral pathways
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other required gatherings, while maintaining ongoing supervision and personal development.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education

O-Level education certificate
Any other relevant training

Experience

Not less than three months’ work experience, preferably with an NGO. Experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance is an added advantage.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the HIAS career portal.

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Home
Careers
Scholarships
Fellowships
Grants
News
About Us