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

• Openings:  Two (2) slots
• Reports To: Project Officer
• Duration: 6 Months with Possible extension

General 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 case worker will demonstrate accountability for the affected population and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the area s/he works.
• The case worker will be responsible to provide the day-to-day management of all GBV cases and including the registration, documentation, developing case plans and follow up.
• The case worker 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.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with AFYDEV’S relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established standard vulnerability criteria.
• Support the development of program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting and distribution process as well as psychosocial and capacity building of partners.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Fulfill AFRYDEV’s Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization wide guide.
• Ensure all interventions adhere to AFRYDEV’s Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
• Ensure compliance with donor and AFRYDEV’s regulations related to emergency programming.

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.
• 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.

Note

• AFRYDEV is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate gender, religion, or ethnicity, However, this position is community based and as such community member are highly encouraged to apply.
• AFRYDEV recruitment and selection procedures do not involve any form of payment to the organization, staff and or any assigned third party, requests of such kinds should be immediately reported.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.