Case Work Officer at Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

General description of the position:

The purpose of the position is to support the most vulnerable and at-risk boys, girls, men, and women through the provision of integrated, safe, and confidential case management services implemented by the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines. The post holder will oversee implementing case management activities to ensure high-quality case management service delivery.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Case Management

• Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and Other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on digital platforms.
• Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
• Raise the profile of case management services in the project area by training volunteers and raising awareness in the community.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of Community-Based Child Protection mechanisms.
• Make strong efforts for the sustainability of the Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms by linking them to government structures and long-term programs/projects.
• Submit detailed weekly and monthly activity reports to the Case Management Supervisor
• Provide weekly and monthly situation reports on the context and the evolving risks and threats hampering the protection and well-being of children in the Tdh project location. 

Mandatory Requirements

• Language Skills: Fluent in local languages and English (speaking/reading/writing).
• Education Degree:  University degree in Social Work, Social Studies, Human Rights, or any other related discipline.
• Work experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of Child Protection / Case management / SGBV / Social work.
• Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills.
• Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software.
• Other: Knowledge of child protection systems in Northeastern Nigeria/Good capacity building and supervisory skills / Previous experience in child protection case management is highly desirable.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project's needs.

Note :

• Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.