Protection Caseworker at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD)

ROLE: 

The Protection Case Worker has responsibility to initiate, oversee and support the implementation of child protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) strategies and activities at the camp/community level. The CP/GBV Case Worker will be responsible for implementing the work of and providing guidance to the Community on Child Protection and GBV activities.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Represent CASFOD in the field, with professionalism, honesty and commitment
• Identify child protection cases and GBV survivour for assessments, home visits and follow-ups
• Conduct assessments of children at risk and survivors of gender-based violence to determine their needs and develop appropriate care plans.
• Provide emotional support, counselling, and advocacy services to survivors, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and community organizations, to coordinate comprehensive support services.
• Conduct community outreach and awareness-raising activities to prevent gender-based violence and promote child protection.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and supervision to enhance professional development and ensure quality service delivery.
• Facilitate service mapping and update referral systems to respond to protection issues. 
• Comply with all relevant CASFOD’s (child Safe Guarding policy, code of conduct etc.) and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety and other relevant policies 
• Perform any other duties that will be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work / social sciences or equivalent with preferably 
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in child protection and/or gender-based violence response, preferably in a non-profit or humanitarian organization. 
• Strong understanding of human rights principles, particularly as they relate to gender equality and child protection.
• Proven ability to conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide psychosocial support to survivors of trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Fluency in English, hausa and kanuri is highly desirable.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality. 
• Good IT skills including g the use of Word and database software
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
• Commitment to CASFOD’s safeguarding Policy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local language
• Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions
• Understanding of the region dynamics of the conflict 
• Experience in working in an insecure environment