ROLE PURPOSE:

Position - Social Worker

Under the guidance and technical support of the case management officer, and CP project coordinator, Social Worker is responsible for working closely with children, community and government stakeholders. S/he is responsible for provision of effective, efficient and quality psychosocial support, reunification and reintegration services for children at risk of or victims of SGBV and other abuse related problems. He works as a case manager, best interest determination panel and other support activities to respond to the children problems. S/he works in establishing/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children from abuses and other child protection risks. S/he supports child protection officer in implementing child protection projects at woreda level by engaging community, government and other stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receiving the vehicle with its accessories by hand-over documents and signs hand-over formats for receipt of vehicle with its accessories
• Providing driving services to the Coordinators, managers, staff members, visitors and guests from head Office
•  Handles clients with due care and respect. Respects the faith and culture of different communities
•  Respects the rules and regulations of departure and arrival hours according to logistic manual
•  Handles confidential matters with due care and in consultation with senior staff.
•  Maintains records of logbook for all journeys undertaken, fuel consumed, repair costs and ensures the logbook is available for inspection at any time
• Before starting the vehicle’s engine each day, checks the level of engine oil, radiator, and windscreen washer water are adequate, etc

Program Management

• Lead and facilitate best interest determination (BID) panel to guarantee best interest of the children. 
• Conduct family tracing and reunification and other children at risk or victims of child abuse and SGBV.  
• Facilitate multi sectorial linkages at Woreda level to prevent, protect and respond to child protection risks. 
• Identify, register and refer abused and exploited children for child protection services.
• Work as a case manager or case management focal person at Woreda level.
• Promote and improve quality service delivery to fulfil children’s right based on SCI vision, mission and values.
• Lead and facilitate psychosocial support for children at risk or victims of HTP and their families.
• Facilitate placement of children in foster or kinship care arrangements and regularly follow up situations of children,
• Facilitate and lead the economic empowerment of families and their children.
• Assists CP Project Officer in overseeing implementation of CP projects.
• Support and assist CP Project Officer in establish/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children.
• Identifies community based child protection mechanisms capacity gaps and participates in building their capacity.
• Facilitate and lead community awareness raising and sensitization programs to promote positive values of the society towards children.
• Facilitate and provide trainings, workshops for community members, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the CP Project Coordinator in establishing/strengthening referral linkages.
• Work closely with Metema woreda relevant government offices and community based child protection structures to provide psychosocial support for children.
• Assists the CP Project Officer in preparation and compilation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and for other SCI and donor compliances and requirements.
• Document best practices of the project activities and share with relevant agencies.
• Performs other related activities as assigned by his immediate supervisor.
• General:
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirement

• In order to be successful you will bring/have:
• Degree in the field Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or relevant Social Sciences, Community development, Psychiatric Nurse or equivalent
• 2 years relevant experience of child protection works, an NGO environment is preferable
• Previous working experience in child rights programming and child protection
• Experience in delivering psychosocial support, reunification/reintegration, and case management.   
• Computer literacy in all the Microsoft office applications, and internet literacy are required
• Experience in community based child protection mechanisms
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English, writing and speaking

Commitment to Save the Children values

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Gendewuha/Metema. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.