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Jobs opportunities : 02 Social workers - Emergency response


Post title: Social Worker

Department: Emergency Response

Start date : January 2022

Duty Station: Bamenda & Buea

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Purpose:

The CP Social/Case worker will be responsible for providing social services ensuring in line with key protection principles including best interests of the clients, confidentiality, do no harm and child/client participation. The case worker will work closely with conflict affected clients, including Unaccompanied and Separated Children and other vulnerable persons at risk and survivors of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect, providing case management services in line with Plan’s Standard Operating procedures, and Global minimum standards of protection case management.

Social /Case Worker will be responsible for supervising the activities of Field Monitors and liaising between the Communities and Project Coordinator

The Social Worker will provide regular reports on program activities of his/her zone of intervention on weekly/monthly basis to the Project Coordinator. He/she will be responsible for consolidating and monitoring data from the zone allocated to him/her. The Social Worker will also provide support to Field Monitors in making referrals to local protection agencies, if concerns are raised about beneficiaries and other humanitarian actors. He/she will approve any referrals made. He/she will ensure that data is collected and consolidated as required.

Major Responsibilities
  • The Social/Case worker will assume full responsibility to assess the level of risk that clients are exposed to, and immediately report any cases that could evolve into high risk cases to the direct line Supervisor (Project Coordinator).
  • Identify, prioritize, assess and support clients at risk of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect.
  • Monitor and report on protection issues and violations in assigned communities or zone(s).
  • Provide case management services in line with the National Standard Operating Procedures for case management & Global Child Protection Case Management Guidelines.
  • Take at least 25 identified CP cases of vulnerable children from Initial Assessment to Case Closure using the Inter-Agency Case Management forms during the project performance period.
  • Ensure that clients are followed up and receiving proper case management and that cases are prepared for case discussions/case management meetings
  • Ensure regular case review meetings and conferences are conducted to reflect on progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly; [participate in Best Interest Determination as appropriate.
  • Be proactive in identifying opportunities to better support clients through facilitating processes, systems etc.
  • Ensure adequate alternative care services: Seek to understand traditional care strategies for UASC (including potential protection risks linked to these). Assess the capacity of the community to absorb clients that need care, and the complementary support that is potentially required.
  • Mobilize community leaders and community-based organizations (such as foster parents' groups) to support alternative care.
  • Provide psychosocial support for children in care, parents and caregivers
  • Provide parents and caregivers with information on child psychosocial distress, and on how they can support in the recovery process, as well as access services.
  • Work with other sectors to ensure that they consider the protection and wellbeing of beneficiaries and assist them to make their services client-friendly and accessible.
  • Ensure full responsibility & accountability –for maintaining, drafting and updating reports which include case management reports and field activities report.
  • Support in the training and orientation of community-based volunteers and monitors.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
  • Ensure CPIE risk assessment is done for assigned zone
  • Ensure all protection concerns are reported and also participate in case management meetings.
  • Report on opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed in the project.
  • Ensure assessment, documentation, good follow up of all referred cases and report accordingly;
  • Follow-up survivors from child abuses, identification and evaluations of their needs
  • Give feedback on the project during community meetings with beneficiaries and Community leaders a month.
  • Ensure Children and Young People Safe Guarding Policy of Plan International Cameroon is respected by all.
  • Comply with Plan International’s Fraud Policy at all times to safeguard and protect Plan’s assets and reputation of honesty.
Information and Co-ordination
  • Provide regular weekly updates with inputs from all Field Monitors
  • Submit monthly reports to the Project Coordinator on activities implemented.
  • With the permission of the Project Coordinator, the Social Worker can represent Plan in stake holders meetings.
Human Resources and Administration

Participate in the training and briefing of Field Monitors and other key stakeholders on protection and other related issues.

Dealing with Problems
  • Maintain neutrality to the on-going crisis.
  • The job requires intense interventions on the field, in areas often at risk. This requires prudence, vigilance and compliance with security instructions on the part of the animator.
  • Excellent and creative leadership skills will be utilized to properly implement the activities, in accordance with the standards, principles and with possible resistance from colleagues as is often the case in emergency response work
  • S/he should work under pressure and accept travels and stays in areas often austere.
Key relationships
  • Keeps and maintain high contact with children, their families and communities
  • Maintains a high contact with other partners at the Divisional Delegation of Health, Social Affairs, Ministry of Women Empowerment and the Family, Basic Education, networks and other organizations.
  • Maintains high contact with local partners.
Qualification and Experience
  • GCE A/ Level or its equivalent. A degree in social sciences, law, education or related field with good knowledge of established international child protection standards and protection principles can be an advantage; with at least 2 years of experience in Social Work or community development.
  • Be able to speak English and Pidgin English. Ability to speak the local language of the assigned zone will also be an added advantage.
  • Has experience in working with vulnerable persons.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Resident in the assigned communities
Skills
  • Timely and effective delivery of project activities and other outputs (reports, etc.)
  • Commitment to child protection, gender equality and participation
  • Skills in participatory assessment, recreational activities, informal education, life skills training and sensitization on child and adolescent protection and prevention of GBV.
  • Good computer skills (Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)
  • Ability to network with grassroots structures.
  • Competence in working with survivors of abuses and vulnerable persons in general.
Behaviors
  • Commitment and adherence to humanitarian values and standards,
  • Not been involved in any child protection issues
  • Demonstrates neutrality in the current socio-political crisis.
  • Works with trustworthiness and integrity
  • Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks, diverse cultural contexts and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
  • Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive under pressure.
Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable
  • Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
  • Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
  • Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
  • Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
  • Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
  • Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
  • Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
  • Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
  • Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
  • Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  • Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  • Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
  • Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
  • Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  • Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  • Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
  • Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment

The position holder will work in a typical field based setting, with regular visits to the office.

Level of contact with children

Mid contact- the job responsibilities of this position will require the post holder to have an almost frequent one-to-one contact with children.

We strongly encourage female applicants.

Closing Date: January 17th, 2022

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