DESCRIPTION
The Protection Assistant – Boarder Point will be responsible for conducting a range of protection activities, including information provision, regular participatory protection assessments of potential/selected beneficiaries and organization and implementation of community-based activities, such as life-skills and recreational activities at the Boarder Point.
The Protection Assistant – Boarder Point will be responsible for conducting a range of protection activities, including information provision, regular participatory protection assessments of potential/selected beneficiaries and organization and implementation of community-based activities, such as life-skills and recreational activities at the Boarder Point.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the emergency response ensuring quality of activities provided to Refugees (meeting UNHCR and Sphere standards).
- Maintain general cleanliness of the Boarder Point.
- Maintain updated records of new arrivals, asylum seekers and other person of concern to UNHCR at the facility.
- Receive and refer new arrivals to transit centers for accommodation.
- Supervise the preparation and serving of hot meals to the new arrivals.
- Provide support to OPM and UNHCR in screening and orientation of new arrivals.
- Support protection sectors (GBV, Child Protection, Legal, Psychosocial and Community Services, Health / Medical) to perform their duties at the facility.
- Conduct case by case documentation for UAMS and EVIs for new arrivals (asylum seekers, family reunification) and at the reception center.
- Support in the distribution of non-food items to the new arrivals, asylum seekers and family reunification cases.
- Ensure safety of the new arrivals at the Boarder Point by liaising with Police and OPM.
- Advise management on protection gaps at the facility that need attention.
- Supervise guards and cleaners at Boarder Point by ensuring they perform their duties and comply with code of conduct.
- Perform any other duties assigned to you.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Social Sciences, Community Psychology, Adult and Community Education and Development studies.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in working on Protection issues with an INGO
- Strong experience working with vulnerable people including survivors of GBV and victims of child abuse.
- Fluency in Swahili and ability to ride a Motorcycle with a valid license (Class A) is an added advantage.