Social Worker

Identification

Job Title:

Social Worker

Reports to:

Protection Officer

Duty station

Bamenda and Buea

Type of contract:

CDD

Duration of employment contract:

Until 30/04/2021

Main objective

Missions and Responsabilities

• Conduct intake interviews with individuals identified by the team during outreach work or referred by other agencies, and open a case if vulnerability criteria are met
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and in collaboration with the beneficiary (and the guardian in case of a child), develop a case plan, tailored according to the needs identified during the assessment and process the case to closure in accordance with the case management guidelines
• Based on internal vulnerability criteria, identify different categories of beneficiaries to received assistance (Dignity kits, mama kits, core relief items, etc.)
• Follow up cases that received assistance (Dignity kits, mama kits, core relief items, etc.)
• Conduct home visits to assess beneficiaries' living conditions during comprehensive assessment and during case follow ups
• Organize internal case conference meetings and bring to immediate attention any case of special/emergency needs to the GBV Officer and to deliberate on cases due for closure; Attend external case conference meetings. Regularly meet with Protection Officer and GBV Officer to discuss about ongoing issues and strategy for the team

• Ensure documentation of cases on the internal case management platform, monitor and update regularly the progress of the case; Ensure proper and safe filing and archiving of case management physical files to maintain data confidentiality

Competences

• University degree in Psychology, social work and other related fields
• Minimum of 1year of relevant work experience with IDPs, Host communities and returnees.
• Experience working in the protection sector with an INGO, NGO and/or local authorities
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook)
• Adaptability and readiness to carry out numerous field trips
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Respect and adherence to protection principles
• Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Languages

English is the primary working language

Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is an asset

Pidgin an asset

Special Requirements

Residence in Buea / Bamenda will be considered an added advantage