Vacancies:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSLATORS
Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) invites applications for suitably qualified refugees from refugee hosting areas to apply for the above mentioned position. This is a volunteership position that will earn an allowance to facilitate the assigned duties.
The recruited officer will be responsible to provide basic counseling to refugees within refugee hosting, monitor violations of human rights and refer cases to RCK for further intervention. .
Mandatory Qualifications: Every applicant must:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PROTECTION MONITORS
Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) invites applications for suitably qualified refugees from refugee hosting areas to apply for the above mentioned position. This is a volunteership position that will earn an allowance to facilitate the assigned duties.
The recruited officer will be responsible to provide basic counseling to refugees within refugee hosting, monitor violations of human rights and refer cases to RCK for further intervention. .
Mandatory Qualifications: Every applicant must:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY BASED COUNSELLORS (CBCs)
Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) invites applications for suitably qualified refugees from refugee hosting areas to apply for the above mentioned position. This is a volunteership position that will earn an allowance to facilitate the assigned duties.
The recruited officer will be responsible to provide basic counseling to refugees within refugee hosting, monitor violations of human rights and refer cases to RCK for further intervention. .
Mandatory Qualifications: Every applicant must:
How to apply for the positions:
Submit an application letter online to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or hand delivery to;
The Human Resource Officer, Refugee Consortium of Kenya,
Ndemi Road Off Muringa road,
P.O.Box 25340-00603
Lavington, Nairobi.
Application Deadline
Friday, 15th February 2013 by 4:30pm.
Internships and volunteers:
Recruitment for interns is done quarterly based on Programmes' needs. Under the guidance of the Programme officer, the intern will assist the Programme officer in coordinating Programme activities. S/he needs to be a pro-active individual with a vision for nurturing a culture of peace with the ability to provide timely responses relevant to our beneficiaries.
Qualifications:
• College diploma / University degree (or pursuing the same) with a focus on human rights, mass communications, social work, counselling or law (person needs to conversant with the Kenyan legal system).
• Interest/knowledge in human rights law and refugee issues
• Excellent communications skills, ability to articulate oneself and write concisely and clearly is crucial
• Good analytical skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of information
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must have computer skills
• Experience in human rights or development work is an added advantage
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send a detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter and 3-5 page writing sample to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Interpreters:
Recognising the need to cater to our diverse refugee clientele, RCK conducts trainings and engages with persons who are fluent in English and/or Kiswahili and languages spoken by our beneficiaries. Personal qualities for ease and accuracy of communication include concentration, language skills, agility of mind. The important skills and attitudes include:
• Confidentiality
• Good listening skills
• Honesty and personal integrity
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication
• Neutrality
• Composure
• Confidence
• Cultural sensitivity
• Gender sensitivity
• Sensitivity to children's issues
Please contact us for possible opportunities.