Norwegian Church Aid (‘NCA’) is recruiting candidates for a GBV Case Worker.
JOB TITLE: GBV Case Worker
JOB LOCATION: (Ngala / Monguno / Dikwa / Pulka), Borno
JOB DETAILS:
- Facilitate a process for women to have a safe space where they can meet and discuss issues relating to their wellbeing.
- Create and maintain a positive and fruitful relationship with women who use the safe space and with the general community in which the safe space is based.
- Identify, train and support GBV outreach Workers and volunteers to undertake effective outreach work, referrals, signposting and follow-ups for women in need of assistance.
- Supervise the work of the outreach workers and conduct regular feedback and debriefing sessions to facilitate their work in close collaboration with the GBV officer.
- Formulate appropriate responses to individual cases according to the acceptable standards and in the best interests of the individual.
- Make use of other services and referral mechanisms as appropriate and according to the requests of individual/ family.
- Coordinate and conduct community education and awareness-raising activities in conjunction with the GBV outreach workers and volunteers with support from the GBV officer.
- In conjunction with the GBV Officer, facilitate the development and implementation of community action plans to prevent and respond to GBV.
- Conduct outreach activities to encourage women and girls to seek health care and other services.
- Ensure that a psychosocial approach/perspective is employed in all work activities and decisions and that these reflect the priorities and best interests of women and girls been assisted.
- Organize and implement activities in the safe space that women have agreed on and been involved in including, but not limited to, training, information sessions, skills building, and group activities.
- Work with other team member members in the community to help women become involved in literacy classes, income generation, and other activities.
- Establish regular coordination and liaison with community leaders, NGOs, service providers, and local organizations, etc.
- Submit program reports using the GBVIMS and other tools as necessary and requested.
- Participate in meetings and work as part of a team.
- Ensure that all program activities create a neutral and supportive environment for women and girls
- Ensure strict adherence to the NCA/ACT code of conduct
- Assist in the formation and facilitation of women-only VSLA groups in based location.
Requirements
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- University Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or equivalence is a requirement.
- Previous social work experience or experience working with women and girls affected by conflict required.
- Experience in GBVIMS, case management an advantage
- Good training and facilitation skills necessary
- Knowledge of health and first – aid beneficial
- Fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri a must plus any other languages (Shuwa) in Northeast/Borno an advantage
- Knowledge of Word and Excel programs preferred
- Willing to stay and work remote locations, field.
- Flexible and can adapt to the prevailing environment.
- Computer literate especially MS Word, MS Excel database and powerpoint. Knowledge of other software an advantage.
- Self-starter.
NCA’S Commitments
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards, and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:
- Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
- Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief
- ACT Alliance Code of Conduct
- SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
- NCA Nigeria Security Plan
- NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook.
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Note
- Ensure to attach updated CV, Cover Letter in a single file
- Due to the Emergency situation in Northeast Nigeria, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and Position could be filled before the expiration of the advert.
- Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted for further steps of the recruitment.
- This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.
Job Features
Deadline | 12th December, 2019. |