VAWG Social Worker at International Medical Corps

Job Summary

• The social worker is responsible for preparing and conducting PSS activities and overseeing the awareness raising activities and the work of the outreach volunteers.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promote and introduce the International Medical Corps (IMC) integrated approach to VAWG services to institutions, centers, Primary Health Care centers (PHCs) and individuals.
• Plan and conduct psycho-social support sessions to beneficiaries at the Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSSs), the primary health care centers, the community centers and outreach field level.
• Identify opportunities for awareness raising, whether at a community center or other safe space.
• Organize focus group discussions on relevant information when needed.
• Conduct safety audits at the community level
• Engage men and boys within the VAWG-IMC Program and promote equal treatment regardless Of sex.
• Contribute and regularly update service mapping of service providers within the area of intervention to ensure that VAWG caseworkers are informed of all relevant and available services.
• Ensure safe identification and referral for beneficiaries including VAWG survivors to the VAWG case managers.
• Attend IMC and other requested trainings and meetings when available or requested in coordination with VAWG Program Officer and/or Program Manager.
• Prepare and submit reports and documentation for activities in a timely manner and report directly to VAWG-Officer.
• Plan, monitor, and follow up the work of outreach volunteers in the field
• Conduct any other programmatic activity as requested by the VAWG officer

Reporting:

• Monthly quantitative and detailed qualitative reports.
• Ad-hoc reports of any incident or new trends.
• •Coordination meeting minutes
• Other reports as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• Typically, a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related fields (psychology, sociology, social animation etc.).
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Experience in the field of social work
• Knowledge of, respect and empathy for the communities we are working with
• Commitment to advancing women's rights and women's resilience. Good listening and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Good facilitation skills – capable of managing and facilitating group discussions with program participants

Desirable:

• Experience in working closely with community members throughout a program cycle.
• Previous experience working in a VAWG program.
• Previous experience working in MHPSS is a plus.
• Experience in or understanding of program accountability principles.