Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa Nigeria (EYN Project)

PROJECT SUPPORTED BY: NORWEGIAN CHURH AID (NCA).
TYPE OF APPOINMENT: Special Short Term With Possibility Of Extension    

LOCATION: Monguno and Chibok

ABOUT THE JOB:
The Case Worker will be responsible for case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in one of the project sites in Maiduguri. She/he will ensure that survivor cantered approach is adhered to and GBV survivors and other vulnerable women and girls receive prompt and comprehensive services.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The GBV Case worker will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated:

• Provide direct, one-on-one and ongoing case management services, including safety planning
• Provide direct, one-on-one emotional support to survivors throughout case management process including final case evaluation and closure
• Provide referrals for survivors to other services including child protection and specialized mental health services, accompany of survivors where appropriate and conduct follow- up to ensure appropriate services have been provided to the survivor.
• Identify gaps in referral services and report these gaps to the GBV Manager for action.
• Liaise with community volunteers for purposes of survivor follow-up as part of case management to individual survivors.
• Ensure survivor-centred services, including adherence to guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, safety and security and non-discrimination
• Complete and maintain case management records to maximize confidentiality and safety
• Participate in case review meetings and referral coordination meetings if needed
• Submit case management reports on a weekly and monthly basis
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Practice self-care
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Submit weekly and monthly activities reports to the supervisor every Friday and at the end of each month
• Carryout any other duties as outlined by the supervisor.
• Core Function/ Responsibilities:
• Team work: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering result: Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
• Accountability: Attended trainings on GBV and is aware of protection issue
• Communication: Proven experience in similar function desirable.
• Experience in GBVIMS and case management; Supervisory experience; Self-starter.
• Flexible and willing to work and stay in rural communities especially field based
• Attended trainings on GBV and is aware of protection issues.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff and key stakeholders externally.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.

Qualification
Bachelor degree in psychology, social sciences, public health, humanitarian work, nursing or any related field from a certified tertiary institution with at least two years and above proven field experience in similar position or related.

Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English, Hausa and Kanuri (Kibaku for Chibok) essential; plus any other local languages in northeast Nigeria an advantage.

Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, and security clearance.

Only candidate residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.