Social Work Assistant at Save The Children

Ref Id: 190001LM
Locations: Kano and Bauchi
Reports to: Social Work Coordinator
Employee Status: Fixed Term

Role Purpose

• As a member of the STEER Team, The Social Work Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the STEER technical team to achieve the strategic objectives of the project - focusing primarily on Social Work, Care & Support but also supporting cross-cutting themes and integration efforts across the project with other areas of OVC programming including Household Economic Strengthening and Nutrition.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Assist in day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the work plan and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of the work plan.
• Assist STEER partners and Government counterparts to implement Social work activities and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
• Assist Partners to coordinate activities of Community Case Management Workers (CCMW) these includes; Routine Home visits, Case management, Referrals, Linkages and Collaboration with other Service providers.
• Support partners to form and coordinate activities of Child Protection Committees (CPC), Kids  and Youth clubs, caregivers forum across Project communities
• Support Partner CSOs to develop and implement case plans including reviews and evaluations.
• Under the Supervision of Social Work Coordinator, manage the preparation, coordination, and execution of special technical events, such as trainings.
• Schedule, coordinate, and participate in program trainings and meetings as required.
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s child protection policies; security procedures and other staff policies.
• Assist partners to improve quality of ability to monitor protection needs, gaps and interventions in and around child protection issues.
• Assist in compiling concise quantitative and qualitative reports, case studies, Success stories etc. on a monthly, and quarterly basis and submit to Social Work coordinator for documentation
• Represent STEER in States level meetings.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:

• Minimum of a years’ experience in Social Work interventions
• Experience working with an international NGO a plus
• Interest in development issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in team environment
• Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.

Desirable:

• A degree or equivalent work experience in the field of Social Work, Education or Development.
• Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
• Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria Social Work Practices.
• Familiarity with OVC programming and principles.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required, and working knowledge of Hausa language.
• Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable

Ambition:

• Provides best-in-class TA in area of work
• Future-orientated, thinks pro-actively

Collaboration:

• Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Designs effective project implementation methods
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.