PROJECT: Providing Life-Saving Protection to At-Risk Refugees in Nairobi, Dadaab, Kakuma, and Kalobeyei

LOCATION: Nairobi (Kawangware, Kasarani, Eastleigh, and Kayole)

INTRODUCTION:

HIAS is a global Jewish not-for-profit organization that stands for a world in which displaced persons attain full potential and contribute to society through sustained legal, social, and systematic change, attaining legal status, exercising social and economic rights, and rebuilding their lives. HIAS’ operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through community-based protection, mental health, and psychosocial-support (MHPSS), economic inclusion, gender-based violence prevention and response, child protection and provision of durable solutions. As a key partner in the ECHO Protection Consortium, HIAS serves the vulnerable refugees through community-based protection, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and legal aid.

ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT:

HIAS Kenya is conducting an Endline Evaluation for the consortium project titled "Providing life-saving protection to at-risk refugees in Nairobi, Dadaab, Kakuma and Kalobeyei." The evaluation seeks to gather feedback from beneficiaries who have received services including GBV case management, Child Protection, Legal Aid, MHPSS, and Cash Assistance. The findings will assess the impact of these interventions on the safety and dignity of refugees in Nairobi’s urban areas (Kayole, Kawangware, Eastleigh, and Kasarani).

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:

The primary goal is to assess the extent to which the project achieved its protection outcomes. Specific objectives include:

• Program Effectiveness: To evaluate the impact of Gender and GBV programming, PSS, Legal Protection, Child Protection, and Referrals provided to vulnerable refugees in Nairobi.
• Safety & Accountability: To determine the percentage of beneficiaries reporting that assistance was delivered in a safe, accessible, accountable, and participatory manner.
• Impact on Wellbeing: To measure the percentage of individuals reporting an improved feeling of safety and dignity as a result of the project interventions.
• Protection Knowledge: To assess the increase in community knowledge regarding protection rights and available feedback/complaint mechanisms.
• In light of this HIAS Kenya is seeking to recruit 10 enumarators to participate in a comprehensive training program, followed by a four-day data collection exercise.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESEARCH ASSISTANT SHALL INCLUDE:

• Training & Preparation: Attend mandatory training for the data collection exercise to master the evaluation tool and ethical guidelines.
• Interviewing: Conduct interviews following guidelines and standards provided (each interview lasts approximately 40 minutes).
• Data Capture: Accurately capture data using digital tools such as Kobo Collect.
• Ethics: Maintain absolute anonymity and confidentiality of respondents and uphold the Do No Harm Principle.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure data quality and integrity during collection and reporting.
• Reporting: Submit daily progress updates to the supervisor and report any challenges to the MEAL Team.
• Equipment: Take responsibility for any project equipment (e.g., smartphones/tablets) provided for the exercise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences
• At least 1 years’ experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection involving human subjects.
• A similar experience with HIAS and demonstrated knowledge of working with vulnerable refugees will be an added advantage.
• Be in the possession of a smartphone.
• Good understanding of data collection methods; Qualitative data collection (e.g., FGDs, Key Informant Interviews) and Quantitative data collection
• Full-time availability
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Combine teamwork and ability to work under minimal supervision
• Good listening skills
• Resident of the data collection locations (Eastleigh, Kawangware, Kayole, Kasarani)
• Must be conversant with national languages (English and Swahili). Proficiency in Oromo, Somali, Kinyamulenge, French, Arabic, and Kirundi are an added advantage.
• Experience in collecting data using ODK/ONA/Survey CTO, KOBO TOOLBOX and other mobile phone applications will be an added advantage.

REMUNERATION AND REIMBURSEMENTS:

HIAS will remunerate and reimburse research assistants for costs and expenses at an agreed amount as follows:

• Rate: Ksh. 5,000/- per day.
• Total Duration: 5 days (1 day training + 4 days fieldwork).

Note: Remuneration and Reimbursement will be done via Mobile money transfer of MPESA; therefore, you will be required to provide a registered Mobile money transfer (MPESA) line.

SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Video interview with the hiring manager.

Step 3: Offer, consultancy agreement and background check.

Step 4: Start your professional journey with HIAS!

Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité •(Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice •(Tzedek)

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie •(Chesed)

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération •(Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage •(Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience •(Ruach)

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation, or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic, and Professional Certificates. Additionally, they should provide the names of three (3) referees one of whom must be an immediate or past supervisor. A copy of your National Identity Card, Passport, or Refugee Identity Cards and current contact MUST be provided.

Please send the above required documents to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the Vacancy Number HIAS/ENM/01/26 on the subject line.

Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HIAS is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.