Psychosocial Intern (Dadaab) job at Refugee Consortium of Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Psychosocial Intern (Dadaab)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Health Care ]

Jobs at:

Refugee Consortium of Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
27 February 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Turkana , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
To provide psychosocial support to the organization on issues relating to and affecting the refugee community.

Reporting Lines:
• Post holder reports to: Assistant Program Manager – Dadaab
• Staff reporting to this post: None

Key Responsibilities:
• Offer psychosocial counselling to refugees at RCK’s Legal Aid Clinics, Dadaab Law Courts, and Police Stations upon instructions by the Supervisor;
• Conduct Case management and conducting follow up refugees and asylum seekers and while making relevant consultations with the programme;
• Offer short term therapeutic services to refugees, other forced migrants and host community in individual and group settings;
• Update and manage the client databases.
• Produce weekly and monthly statistics and reports while contributing to the development of legal services.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating psychoeducation sessions with the community members
• Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs;
• Assist in the day to day office administrative duties.
• To take part in RCK functions as may be specified from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Diploma in counselling studies from a recognized university or a Diploma in Social work and Community Development(KNEC)
• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili. Somali is an added advantage

Working Conditions
• The Job is complex, sensitive and stressful. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel. Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions.

Behaviour Competencies:
• Professionalism: In-depth theoretical knowledge of and significant experience in relevant fields of refugee law, Strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of French is desired.
• Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
• Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
• Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop junior staff as required

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

To submit your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last supervisor and their email contacts, to be received by 5.00pm, Monday 27th February 2023.
Send your application to:
The Recruitment Committee,
Subject Line: “Application for Psychosocial Intern (Dadaab)
Email: careers@rckkenya.org



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Job Info
Job Category: Internships/ Trainee jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 27 February 2023  
Duty Station: Turkana
Posted: 21-02-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-02-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 21-02-2065
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