Overall purpose of the role:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has enshrined
localisation in its Strategy 2025 through its “Go Local” principle, which aims
to engage local partners through “principled, equitable and collaborative
partnerships in pursuit of a relevant, effective and sustainable response.”
DRC’s Kenya programme has articulated broader localisation objectives through
its strategic priorities for 2023, which include the aims to strengthen DRC
Kenya’s collaboration with local actors, foster synergies around programming and
advocacy, and promote the protection of rights and peaceful coexistence in
displacement-affected areas.
The purpose of this post is to provide day to day
management and psychosocial support and related activities in Kakuma and
Kalobeyei. In particular, the person is responsible for addressing mental
health needs of LGBTIQ+ GBV survivors and Persons of Concern. In collaboration
with the Protection Officer (LGBTIQ+), S/he will be in charge of the provision
of training and supervision of the GBV Para-Counselors, to respond to cases of
GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management. S/he will work and liaise
closely with the Protection Officer (LGBTIQ+), Protection Officer GBV Response
(Psychosocial Counsellor), Protection Assistant GBV Response-(Psychosocial
Counsellors (LGBTIQ+), Protection Assistants GBV Response (Psychosocial
Counsellors), Protection Officer GBV Prevention, Protection Assistant GBV
Prevention and Refugee Led Organizations (RLOs) on documentation of program
activities as per the donor requirements..
Duties & Responsibilities:
Case Management
Provide comprehensive case management psychosocial
counseling to LGBTIQ+ GBV survivors focused on the survivor centered approach.
Provide assessment and counseling both at individual
and group level as the situation demands.
Ensure all work with LGBTIQ+ GBV survivors is
confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
Document client data accurately in the intake forms
and ensure they are under lock and key.
Ensure that the GBVIMS is accurately updated on a
regular basis.
Participate in the interpretation of the analyzed
data on trends and work with prevention team to disseminate information to all
relevant stakeholders.
Participate in the development of the case management
monitoring tools and systems and ensure that all staffs that are required to
utilize it are trained on the correct way of handling the systems.
Participate in the preparation of accurate reports
for all Psycho-social related activities.
Participate in design of case management and
psychosocial projects.
Coordination and Networking
Maintain and strengthen existing networks through
other service providers at the camp level, to ensure that LGBTIQ+ GBV survivors
receive quality services and support both at the agency levels.
Actively participate in scheduled meetings such as
the Case Conferences, safe haven inter-agency meetings and as assigned.
Strengthen existing referral systems and identify new
networks to work with to ensure holistic support to the clients.
Work in close collaboration with the prevention team
to ensure ongoing needs of at-risk groups, women and girls are being met in the
prevention related activities.
In collaboration with other partners, design
psychosocial interventions within the refugee community focusing on the
psychosocial needs of adults, youth and children.
Participate in conducting trainings for partners on
relevant organizational development areas and support peer learning between DRC
and other partner agencies.
Community Engagement and Outreach
Conduct sensitization, dialogue and mediation
sessions with the wider population about issues of trauma and GBV.
Facilitate formation of support groups for survivors
of GBV and other vulnerable groups.
Identify and strengthen Community structures through
engaging community leaders, camp management and other stakeholders to ensure
that the survivors receive adequate support at the community level.
Support the Protection Officer GBV Prevention and
Protection Assistant GBV Prevention and RLOs in dissemination of relevant
information during the Community GBV prevention forums and meetings.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Assist in preparing daily, monthly, quarterly and
annual reports, progress notes, and treatment plans on time.
Use appropriate data collection tools and submit
assessments and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Work closely with the refugee staff to ensure quality
reporting.
Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and
facilitating of external trainings for numerous target groups.
Ensure Core Humanitarian Standards are mainstreamed
in the day to day project implementation.
Attend relevant training forums relevant to the
job.
Assist with any other related activities as deemed
necessary by the supervisor.
Staff Management and Development
Provide supervision to the Para counsellors and
ensure effective provision of Psycho-social services.
Conduct continuous performance/evaluation for the
Para counsellors working under her/him.
Engage in quality self-care through supervision,
debriefings, and other shared sessions.
Conduct regular formal and on-job training and
mentorship to Para-Counsellors on areas related to Case Management, Counselling
and other related topics to enhance professionalism.
Conduct regular case conference meetings with the
Para-counsellors both at individual and group levels.
Organize for external capacity building forums on GBV
Case Management and Therapeutic Counselling techniques
Experience and technical competencies:
2 years’ experience in providing psychosocial
counseling to LGBTIQ+ survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
Good team player; able to take direction and work
collaboratively with others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
including empathic listening.
Ability to communicate in a highly professional
manner with clients, community members and professional partners.
Able to complete required reporting and documentation
within the set deadlines.
Highly motivated, creative, and compassionate person
who is dedicated to ensuring that models of best practice are utilized.
Able to uphold high ethical and professional
standards.
Able to maintain the highest levels of
confidentiality.
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work in a challenging environment.
Ability to promote the values of equality,
non-discrimination, and human rights for all.
Experience working in a refugee context is highly
desirable.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or other
Social Science related field
Language:
Written and spoken fluency in English and
Kiswahili
Key stakeholders: Internal & External
Protection team, DRC Kakuma Staff
How To Apply