GBV Social Worker

Job Overview:
The GBV Social worker will be responsible for all GBV case management component of the activities; GBV Social workers will support the successful implementation of all Response, psychosocial activities, and will be responsible for the provision of quality psychosocial first Aid, case management including direct counseling to GBV survivors.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise and provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to community workers directly involved with the psychosocial component of the GBV project. Provide leadership and guidance regarding psychosocial activities to all community workers to ensure all programme activities meet best practice standards. Monitor and supervise case management, including capacity building through training and on-the-job training of community workers. Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the SOS CV holistic, survivor-centered case management approach. Document client information through accurate filling of intake forms and ensure confidential and safe storage. Support the maintenance of the case management system by maintaining client confidentiality. Ethically and confidentially collect and store GBV data. Participate in interpretation of the data analyzed on trends and work with the GBV Officer and psychosocial counsellor to disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders. Participate in the development of case management monitoring systems and help to ensure that GBV community workers utilize these systems correctly and consistently. Participate in preparation of all relevant reports regarding the psychosocial support activities. Strengthen and maintain networks with community leaders, women leaders, service providers and camp management to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination among partners. Monitor daily and weekly community outreach plan with community workers, based on case trends and ongoing needs of women and girls. Fulfill any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Public/Community Health or related field from a recognized institution.

Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Public/Community Health or related field from a recognized institution.

Experience:
Minimum 2 years work experience in GBV, child protection or social work with a demonstrated focus on GBV design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and implementation. Good understanding and experience of working in Middle Shabelle, especially Jowhar, is a definite advantage.

Languages:
Verbal fluency in English and Somali language.

Additional Notes:
Child Safeguarding Policy SOS Children’s Villages International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Competent Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.