Case Work Officers at Terre des hommes

 Employment Nigeria 26-Mar-2024 ₦Not Available BORNO , NGO  


Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief agency. The Foundation has been helping children in need for over 50 years, defending their rights regardless of their race, creed, or political affiliation. In over 30 countries, Tdh protects children against exploitation, and violence, improves children’s and their mother’s health, and provides emergency psychological and material support in humanitarian crises.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Case Work Officer

Locations: Bama & Banki, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

General Description of the Position

  • The purpose of the position is to support the most vulnerable and at-risk boys, girls, men, and women through the provision of integrated, safe, and confidential case management services implemented by the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines.
  • The post holder will oversee implementing case management activities to ensure high-quality case management service delivery.

Responsibilities & Tasks
Case Management:

  • Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and Other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
  • Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on digital platforms.
  • Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
  • Raise the profile of case management services in the project area by training volunteers and raising awareness in the community.
  • Support the establishment and strengthening of Community-Based Child Protection mechanisms.
  • Make strong efforts for the sustainability of the Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms by linking them to government structures and long-term programs/projects.
  • Submit detailed weekly and monthly activity reports to the Case Management Supervisor
  • Provide weekly and monthly situation reports on the context and the evolving risks and threats hampering the protection and well-being of children in the Tdh project location.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Education Degree: University Degree in Social Work, Social Studies, Human Rights, or any other related discipline.
  • Work experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of Child Protection / Case management / SGBV / Social work.
  • Language Skills: Fluent in local languages and English (speaking/reading/writing).
  • Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills.
  • Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software.
  • Other: Knowledge of child protection systems in Northeastern Nigeria/Good capacity building and supervisory skills / Previous experience in child protection case management is highly desirable.

Deadline: 26th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

  • The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project's needs.
  • Applications will be processed on a rolling basis


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