CFS Facilitators at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Program/Project Implementation jobs in Kenya, Mid level,

Job Description

Burundian, Sudanese nationalities) – 2 positions

TYPE: JOB

DEPARTMENT: LEGAL PROTECTION

DIVISION: CHILD PROTECTION

HIRING MANAGER: HR ASSOCIATE

SUPERVISOR: CHILD PROTECTION COORDINATOR

LOCATION: NAIROBI (Kawangware Office)

START DATE: 15TH APRIL 2025

END DATE: 31ST JULY 2025

GRADE: 1

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit 2 Child Friendly Space (CFS) Facilitators who will provide creative engagement for children beneficiaries. They will facilitate access and ensure overall smooth functioning of the space. They will be responsible for the well-being of the children under their care. They must always supervise the children to ensure that they play and interact with one another in a safe and appropriate manner. The duties also include coming up with creative and stimulating activities and maintaining a clean and child-friendly environment. The Child Friendly Space Facilitators should promote fair play, collaboration, and critical thinking. HIAS is looking to recruit CFS Facilitators residing in Kawangware and its environs.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

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: Phone screen with a Human Resources staff person.

Step 3: Interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4: Interview with a panel of HIAS employees.

Step 5: Reference check.

Step 6: Offer and background check.

Step 7: 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

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice

We Pursue Justice

Empathy

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience

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.

Key Deliverables

• Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere within the Child Friendly Space
• Ensure the availability of a variety of games and activities within the Child Friendly Space, catering to the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities.
• Ensure that children have good hygiene.
• Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected.
• Clean interactive areas throughout the day
• Keep records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur and report to CFS supervisor or Child Protection Coordinator (CPC)
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (storytelling, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance children’s abilities.
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identifying shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Collaborate with other colleagues.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities

Experience working with children between 3 to 6 years old.Experience in community mobilization.Cross-cultural awareness and flexibilityExcellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages.Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time.Excellent communication and instructional skills (Congolese/ Sudanese/ Burundian or Swahili)Ability to act as mediator between children.Ability to work on own initiative and at the same time as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.Willingness to be trained in safeguarding of children and sign HIAS Safeguarding of Children policy.Flexibility, and love for childrenMethodical and creativeWell organized and efficientGood report writing skills and keeping attendance.Excellent knowledge of child development methodsStrong communication and time management skillsFamiliarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for CFSKnowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)Knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) will be an added advantage.Proficiency in English or Kiswahili and other languages spoken within the Congolese. Burundian or Sudanese communities eg: Kirundi, French, Arabic, Nuer, Tigrinya etc.Refugees residing in Kawangware and its environs are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Please send the above required documents to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the Vacancy Number HIAS/CFS/03/25 on the subject line.

Close Date

31/03/2025