Livelihood Caseworker at Restoration of Hope Initiative (ROHI)

CALL FOR APPLICATION OF CASEWORKER (LIVELIHOOD)

Job Title: Livelihood Caseworker

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Contract

Duration: 6 months (possible extension)

Duty Station:  Adamawa State (Michika and Madagali) and Borno State (Ngala, Dikwa, and Bama)

Background:

The Restoration of Hope Initiative is a Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 2012 and began operations in 2015 in the areas of education, protection, WASH, and livelihood. ROHI has helped over 200,000 children in the Northeast to have access to inclusive quality education by establishing infrastructure and boosting the capacity of educational institutions since its inception in 2012. ROHI specializes in education programming, as well as development programming and humanitarian assistance. The North East crisis has increased the number of individuals forced to relocate, hampered access to educational opportunities, heightened security concerns, and demanded the provision of life-saving services. In partnership, ROHI is partnering with Street Child of Nigeria (SCI) on the education for every child today (EFECT) to provide quality education services, safeguarding and protecting children and ensuring their families have a means of livelihood to take care of basic needs and send their children to school. In line with this and her four-year strategies, ROHI seeks applicants that share our humanitarian objectives and have knowledge and experience in case management.

Summary of the Role

The livelihood caseworker will assist project implementation by working directly with beneficiaries, community members and coordinating with partners at the local government level in support of Restoration of Hope Initiate work to serve the most vulnerable population. Under the supervision of the Livelihood Officer, you will facilitate livelihood field activities to support vulnerable beneficiaries and support other functions of the EFECT project.

Responsibilities:

• Participate and conduct beneficiary identification and validation of selected beneficiaries.
• Support beneficiaries in developing business plan, setting up and maintaining businesses.
• Determine eligibility of beneficiaries to receive start-up grants by participating in committee meetings where he/she reviews and approves/rejects business plans.
• Support in the weekly collection of beneficiary savings.
• Weekly monitoring and mentoring of beneficiaries on the Family Business Scheme
• Identify and document successful beneficiaries’ stories.
• Inform beneficiaries of our accountability system where they can communicate any feedback, they have of the service provided.
• Participate and conducts livelihood assessments that will be used for program design or for the evaluation of the project.
• Inform the targeted community about ROHI livelihoods services through outreaches at community organizations or other centralized points within the community.
• Supporting in orientations, coaching, peer-to-peer support sessions, exchange of experiences, and practical exercises to develop the skills necessary for the work.
• Participate actively in relevant coordination meetings in the field, remaining open to feedback and self-reflection.
• Coordinate and support the protection caseworker to provide high quality services and refer cases to appropriate and specialized services
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisors to enable and develop ROHI programs

Job Requirements

• A minimum qualification of Technical diploma or Degree in economics, management science or any relevant field.
• At least 1-year proven experience in programs implementation.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children.
• Experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well.
• Good understanding of the humanitarian principles and do no harm
• Good understanding of community engagement and social cohesion

Ethical conduct for ROHI staff:

Restoration of Hope Initiative maintains a code of standards of conduct that shall govern the performances of its employees engaged in awarding and administering contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported/ by donor funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated above, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. Disciplinary action will be applied for violations of such standards by ROHI officers, employees, or agents.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within ROHI and amongst beneficiaries served by ROHI

Child Safeguarding Policy

ROHI frowns at any form of child molestation and actively promotes child protection.

Equal Opportunities

Restoration of Hope Initiative is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Due to the urgent need of the position applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ROHI never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to us.

Languages:

• Being fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is strongly desired.
• Fluency in Kanuri and Hausa preferred.