Job Opportunity at INTERSOS: 03 Social Workers

RECRUITMENT NOTICE OF (03) SOCIALS WORKERS

Duty station : Bamenda and Buea
Type of contract: CDD
Duration of employment contract: Until 30/04/2021

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

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