Massive Recruitment at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Economic Inclusion Officer Jobs, Business Development, Assistant Economic Officer, Project Manger,

Economic Inclusion Officer

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Entrepreneurship, Social sciences, or community development.
• At least 3 years’ experience in implementation of entrepreneurship, 2 of which should be in Inclusion/livelihood working with vulnerable populations.
• Experience with Youth targeted programmes and human rights programmes will be an added advantage.
• Experience implementing the livelihood approaches used in humanitarian programming including the graduation model approach, Entrepreneurship school with a gender lens, poverty alleviation programs mentoring refugees on livelihood interventions etc will be an added advantage.
• Experience in concept and proposal development
• Experience in development of quality narrative reports

Skills and Competences

• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
• Ability to manage confidentiality in the effort to protect beneficiaries’ dignity and rights to privacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and report writing
• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills
• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software
• Negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English

How to Apply

The applications should be submitted through the link https://www.hias.org/who/career-and internship-opportunities quoting the Position Title: Economic Inclusion Officer

Closing Date: 7^th October 2021

Business Development Officer

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, social sciences or relevant field, with a strong preference for international development.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience, 2 of which there is a demonstrated success in donor relationship cultivation and the development of award winning proposals , particularly in forced displacement, refugee   rights, women’s empowerment and economic inclusion sectors.
• Demonstrated experience working with Individual giving, institutional funders, corporates, private foundations and non-traditional funders.

Skills and Competences

• Superior communication and writing skills with demonstrated proposal writing experience that resulted in successful (funded) proposals.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively research, analyze and disseminate analysis on potential funding opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills including word processing (Microsoft Word); spreadsheets (Excel); electronic communication systems (Outlook, Instant Messaging, Skype, etc.), and Salesforce or other similar database systems.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations

How to Apply

The applications should be submitted through the link https://www.hias.org/who/career-and internship-opportunities quoting the Position Title: Business Development Officer

Closing Date: 7^th October 2021

Assistant Economic Inclusion Officer

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences or Community Development or any other relevant course
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in implementation of entrepreneurship programs.
• Experience working with youth targeted programs and human rights programs will be an added advantage
• Experience in implementation of entrepreneurship programs

Skills and Competences

• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and report writing
• Negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills
• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

How to Apply

The applications should be submitted through the link https://www.hias.org/who/career-and internship-opportunities quoting the Position Title: Assistant Economic Inclusion Officer.

Closing Date: 7^th  October 2021

GBV Project Officer

Required Qualifications

• Applicants should have either a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Community Development Studies, Social Science and/or other related fields of study.

Desirable Experiences

• Minimum of 3 years’ previous job experience related to GBV prevention and response.
• Demonstrated experience in working directly with refugees who are survivors of GBV
• MUST have an in-depth technical expertise on Gender Based Violence related issues, response and prevention and a demonstrated understanding of a survivor-centered approach.
• MUST have experience with operationalizing GBV principles, knowledge of international humanitarian standards for GBV prevention and response.
• Experience working with Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) preferred.

Required Skills and Competences

• Proficiency in English and Swahili
• Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of Access, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work in a team, maintain respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect, and accountability
• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision, in a culturally diverse team
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders
• Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

How to Apply

The applications (CV and Cover letter) should be submitted through the link https://www.hias.org/who/career-and internship-opportunities quoting the Position Title: GBV Project Officer.  Kindly indicate your expected salary.

Closing Date:  7^th October 2021

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