Field Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

-        Provide direct support and counseling to vulnerable women and girls

-        Provide safe and appropriate case management and referrals to GBV survivors

-          Case management will include:

•  Assessment of needs
•  Developing an action plan
•  Implementing the plan
•  Appropriate following Case closure (if and when appropriate)

 

Monitoring & Reporting:

-        Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback.

-        Support the maintenance of the ABAAD’s case management system and the GBV Information Management System.

-        Participate in weekly internal meetings and monthly team meetings to ensure adherence to standards of appropriate case management

-        Collect and manage data safely and ethically

-        Coordinate with and represent ABAAD at Working Group meetings

 

Coordination:

-        As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government

 

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop

-        Continuously coordinate with field working groups for referral pathways in target areas

-        Develop and oversee activities to take place in WGSS

-        Make recommendations to WGSS Program Management team

-        Coordinate with other actors providing essential services including: health, legal, psychosocial, security, shelter, both internally and externally

-        Advocate with other organizations to ensure that survivor receives best possible care

-        Build capacity of other groups – particularly community groups – to provide quality GBV prevention and response

-        Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for those in center

-        Use a survivor-centered and community-based approach

-        Respect guiding principles of safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

-         Degree in social work

-        Knowledge of GBV prevention and response

-        Knowledge of case management principles

-        Strong case management experience based on survivor-centered approach

-        Experience working with refugees and other groups

-        Familiarity with GBV data collection system and safe and ethical guidelines

-        Ability to work with both adult and child survivors

-        Strong communication and interpersonal skills

-        Commitment to human rights and gender equality

-        Flexible pro-active attitude

-        Ability to work well as an individual and in a team

-        Ability to manage an unpredictable workload in a challenging environment

-        Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts

-        Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision

-        Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy

-        Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus

-        Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested candidates in this position should send their CV along with a cover letter, to abaad@abaadmena.org and include the job title above in the email subject and cover letter by Wednesday, April 15th. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.

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