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Job title : GBV Caseworker (Borno)
Job Location : Borno
Deadline : November 21, 2024
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Responsibilities
- Caseworker will provide survived centered and confidential case management services to women and girls.
- Oversees and coordinates all GBV activities in women and girls’ safe spaces, assessing women and girls’ immediate needs, developing immediate care and treatment goals.
- Provide support in the coordination and supervision of all the activities in the safe space
- Conduct individual assessments for the provision of NFI and dignity kits
- Refer client to appropriate services and when necessary, directly accompany them to different service providers
- Plan and conduct service awareness sessions, as well as community-based sensitization
- Provide support to ensure the accuracy of case documentation through proper filing and archiving case management files to maintain data confidentiality
- Support the GBV officer to prepare monthly reports
- Identify gaps in referral services and report these gaps to the GBV manager for action
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the GBV officer
Qualification and Experience
- A University degree or its equivalent in social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant fields.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
- Professional training in Gender based violence.
- Experience in protection interventions in line with humanitarian principles and guidelines
- Experience of working with Non?Governmental organizations.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
- Computer skills.
- Good self-organization and basic management skills.
- Knowledge of the local languages Kanuri and Hausa
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Preferable:
- Female candidates only are required to apply.
- Indigenes and Residents of Yobe and Borno State are encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation and UN-funded projects desired.
- Familiarity with the local context and terrain.
- At least 3 years’ experience in case management for women.
Skills:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
- Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
- Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
- Knowledge of health programs.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, CV and and Academic certificates to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
Applications should be in English and include the following:
- A motivation letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
- Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
- We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, and Job qualification / suitability.
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