Protection Monitors

HIAS
Full-time Nairobi, Nairobi County Other-General
Posted:
February 25, 2026
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Job Description

Position Summary
HIAS seeks to recruit 6 Protection Monitors who will assist in provision of social interventions and assistance to LGBTQI+ refugees:
Essential Functions
Protection Monitoring & Case Identification
Identify, monitor, verify, and safely document human rights violations and protection risks affecting LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers within the community.
Conduct confidential, survivor-centered community monitoring, with heightened attention to risks such as discrimination, violence, eviction, arrest, harassment, and exclusion from services.
Conduct regular community visits and safe check-ins with LGBTQI+ refugees, using trust-based and culturally sensitive approaches.
Follow up on emergency protection concerns faced by LGBTQI+ refugees and escalating cases promptly to Protection Officers/Associates.
Data Collection & Reporting
Collect protection data using standardized tools and KOBO, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical data h...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: February 25, 2026
Deadline: April 06, 2026