Overall Position Description:
This is a position based in Kakuma. The Assistant safe haven programme coordinator is responsible for the administration and management of JRS Protection Houses in Kakuma, under the direction and supervision of the Safe Haven Coordinator/Project Director.

Responsibilities:
Assist in guiding the matrons, supervisor and other staff to maintain the JRS mission and vision
Assist in provision of psychosocial follow up of Safe haven beneficiaries
Assist in providing psychosocial support to clients referred by other agencies
Be a strong focal person on SGBV and PSEA and represent JRS on various forums
Assist in training all JRS Staff, refugee staff on SGBV and PSEA using the JRS SGBV manual in collaboration with other coordinators.
Facilitate the capacity building activities for Safe haven clients in coordination with partner agencies
Assist in peace building and conflict resolution session with safe haven clients
Assist in facilitating Safe haven children and adults access education activities
Prepare client profile regularly
Support all activities at the Safe haven centres through photocopying forms, letter, re-revision of forms
Assist in collaborating with Community counselling, mental health and education programs on including SGBV interventions in activities adequately.
Participate in In-service trainings and other awareness activities in coordination with other partner agencies
Assist in monitoring Safe Haven supplies and assets
Assist in maintain appropriate documentation and reporting tools and regularly monitor the relevancy of Safe haven tools
Work collaboratively with JRS team and other stakeholders
Assist in supervision of the counsellors and the social workers at the center
Assist in participating in recruitment and supervision of staff at the Safe Haven program
Ensure that services are offered in a professional and ethical manner
Participate in needs assessment and monitoring and evaluation of activities
Be actively involved in advocacy on behalf of all refugees
Offer support to the Kakuma project in other areas as needed depending on your qualification and gifts.
The assistant coordinator assists in trainings on Child Protection
He or she is a Child Protection officer just like the Program Coordinator

Desired Qualifications and Professional Experience:
· Degree in Law, international law, Political Sciences or related field, Social Work
· Job experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with undergraduate degree or 4 – 5 years of diploma certificate.
· Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
· Ability to positively influence others and successfully reconcile differences.
· Self-starter with a strong results orientation and with high levels of integrity, credibility and dependability.
· An energetic team player who can effectively collaborate, and who can stand alone when necessary.
· Highly proactive management and coordination skills, ensuring effective and efficient workflow
· Ability to work in international settings and with various departments to implement successful approaches to psychosocial matters.
· Demonstrated resilience and ability to work and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines.
· Strong problem-solving skills and a mind for innovation
· Experience in advocacy and networking

Core values:
Commitment to JRS mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity;
High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people and information;
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
Willingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful and unstable environment.

Method of Application
To apply, please submit your cover letter with contact details of 3 referees and CV to JRS Country director Kenya, via email ken01.director@jrs.net and Copying Ken04.director@jrs.net quoting the job e.g.“Assistant Safe Haven Coordinator” as the subject matter by 5pm on Monday, January 20th 2020. Shortlisting will be done on rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.