Case Worker at African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment (AFRYDEV)

Description 

• We are currently implementing a 22-month project from October 2022 to September 2024 titled "MARTAWA ZUROMAYE" (which means 'Dignity and Security' in Hausa) in Yusufari Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Yobe State.
• Funded by CARE International, this project addresses negative social norms such as early forced marriage (EFM) and female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM), as well as trauma from intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault.
• Utilizing tools like Social Analysis and Action (SAA) and community sensitization, and also integrating well-coordinated service provision towards achieving protection of women and girls, ensuring provision of access to safe and raising awareness about GBV, and challenging harmful gender norms.

Position Summary

• The Case Worker will report directly to the project officer and will be responsible to provide the day-to-day management of all GBV protection cases and including the identification, documentation, developing case plans and follows up.
• S/he will also liaise directly with other service providers working within his/her working LGA and its communities to facilitate referrals to other service providers (health including Mental health, Shelter, NFIs and /or legal providers, etc.)

Essential Job Responsibilities

• The caseworker will demonstrate accountability for the affected population and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the area s/he works.
• The caseworker will be responsible to provide the day-to-day management of all GBV cases and including the registration, documentation, development case plans and follow-up.
• The caseworker will liaise directly with other service providers and community response groups on GBV prevention and response within his/her working LGA and its communities to implement and facilitate referrals to other service providers (health including mental health, shelter, NFIs and/or legal providers, etc.)
• Ensures that survivor-centered approach guiding principles are maintained and enforced while working with survivors in safe spaces for women and girls.
• Facilitate the setting up of an information desk at the women and girls center where adolescents and women of reproductive age can access Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) information.
• To ensure GBV survivors including women and girls’ survivors and those at risk of GBV protection are identified and receive individual case management support by ensuring standard tools and procedures are in place and adhered to by case management team members.
• Manage through facilitators disclosures of violence in a survivor centered manner including referrals for services.
• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff & project teams.
• Establish and maintain effective program reporting and monitoring and evaluation systems (to track, analyze and report on results) for both internal and external use.
• Adhere to all AFRYDEV’s policies related to security, operations and transport/ logistics information related to programming.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to AFRYDEV’s and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Collaboration / Ethical Operating Standards:

• Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with AFRYDEV program staff and the beneficiaries.
• Team building and survivor’s management skills.
• Approachable and good listening skills

Qualification and Skills

• B.Sc or Diploma in Health, equivalent or relevant field required;
• 2 years of experience working on Gender mainstreaming and inclusion, Psychosocial Support Services, S/GBV programming with a focus on prevention preferred.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian standards for GBV prevention, protection, and response
• Previous experience working on social norms change.
• Experience with developing and implementing GBV prevention programmes, particularly identification, case management & referrals.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of survivors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics, and respect for clients always.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Demonstrated experience working with men to end violence against women and girls.
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is a must.