Job Description
Job Description
- We are looking for dedicated Protection Case Workers to support vulnerable individuals and families affected by conflict and displacement in Mubi North and South, Adamawa State.
- The successful candidates will play a vital role in delivering protection services and ensuring the well-being of beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of individual and family needs, including protection risks and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement case management plans tailored to the specific needs of beneficiaries.
- Provide direct support and counseling to beneficiaries, including psychosocial support and referrals to relevant services.
Advocacy and Referral:
- Advocate for the rights and needs of beneficiaries within the community and with relevant stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain effective referral networks with local service providers and organizations.
- Facilitate referrals for beneficiaries to access essential services such as healthcare, legal assistance, and shelter.
Community Outreach and Awareness:
- Conduct community outreach activities to raise awareness of protection issues and available services.
- Provide training and capacity-building sessions for community members and stakeholders on protection-related topics.
- Foster community participation and engagement in protection activities and initiatives.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and confidential case files for beneficiaries, ensuring documentation is up-to-date and in compliance with organizational standards. - Prepare regular reports on case management activities, including progress updates and challenges encountered.
- Contribute to the development of donor reports and proposals as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
- 2 - 3 years work experience.
- Proven experience working in protection, humanitarian, or social services contexts.
- Strong understanding of protection principles, including child protection and gender-based violence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
- Fluency in English and local languages spoken in Adamawa State is required.