Protection Monitors – 6
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Nonprofit
Nonprofit
Published February 28, 2026
Job Description
Monitor and document protection risks for LGBTQI+ refugees in Nairobi, collect data, refer cases, engage community, and support coordination while ensuring confidentiality and safety through culturally sensitive approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, monitor, verify, and document human‑rights violations and protection risks for LGBTQI+ refugees.
- Conduct confidential community monitoring and safe check‑ins.
- Collect protection data using KOBO, analyze trends, and prepare weekly/monthly reports.
- Refer individuals to protection, legal, GBV, health, mental health, and livelihood services.
- Support emergency assistance, shelter placement, and safety planning.
- Facilitate community awareness sessions on refugee rights and protection mechanisms.
- Mobilize community members for forums, sensitisation campaigns, and safe dialogue spaces.
- Coordinate with local authorities and partners, map services, and participate in meetings.
- Provide translation and cultural mediation during activities.
- Support capacity building and training of beneficiary groups.
Requirements
- O‑Level (KCSE) education certificate or equivalent.
- Minimum three months of work experience, preferably with an NGO.
- Ability to conduct confidential monitoring and documentation of protection risks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant training in protection, humanitarian response, or related fields.
- Experience in refugee protection and assistance, especially with LGBTQI+ populations.
- Proficiency with data collection tools such as KOBO.
- Strong communication and translation skills.
- Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable populations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya portal at https://hias.hrmdirect.com.
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Job Summary
| Company: | HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Industry: | Nonprofit |
| Posted: | 02/28/2026 |