• Application Deadline: Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: GBV Case worker


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Borno


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Job Summary:

The GBV Case Worker will be responsible for case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in one of the project sites in Maiduguri.

General:

• Refrain from making false promises and commitments to the beneficiaries and work in the best interest of the IMC GBV Program.


• Foster a team spirit among GBV staff that is conducive to all staff improving their skills and knowledge base.


• Being compassionate, having empathy and being patient with beneficiaries


• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop the IMC/GBV program

Administration: Finances, Human Resources, and Logistics: 

• Ensures that program needs at the field site are met with adequate operational support through regular meetings with project staff, Finance-Administration, Human Resources and Procurement Supervise the project staff, health staff and community volunteers supporting the project.


• Routinely monitor health staff performance according to their job description and set objectives and provide appropriate and timely feedback to health program staff regarding their performance.


• Coordinates with the Logistics department on delivery of essential drugs and medical equipment to the various health facilities and any other logistics needs for the project.


• Liaises with Finance department on payments needed for services intended for the project

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, one-on-one and ongoing case management services, including safety planning


• Provide direct, one-on-one emotional support to survivors throughout case management process including final case evaluation and closure


• Provide referrals for survivors to other services including child protection and specialized mental health services, accompany of survivors where appropriate and conduct follow- up to ensure appropriate services have been provided to the survivor.


• Identify gaps in referral services and report these gaps to the GBV Manager for action.


• Liaise with community volunteers for purposes of survivor follow-up as part of case management to individual survivors.


• Ensure survivor-centered services, including adherence to guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, safety and security and non-discrimination


• Complete and maintain case management records to maximize confidentiality and safety


• Participate in case review meetings and referral coordination meetings if needed


• Submit case management reports on a weekly and monthly basis


• Conduct an analysis of trends of GBV incidences and related information on a quarterly basis and present report to the GBV manager for advocacy and program future program


• Contribute to a positive team environment


• Practice self-care


• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct

Qualification and Experience:

• Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in social science or a related Field)


• Hausa language required; English language preferred


• Demonstrated commitment to helping others.


• Demonstrated discretion and good judgment


• Experience working with survivors of GBV an asset


• Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset


• Comfort in living and working in Maiduguri


• This is a woman-only position. Qualified women applicants are encouraged to apply.