Save the Children

Position: Social Worker

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Raya Kobo, Gubalafto & Habru (Woldiya), Ethiopia

Posted date: 13 hours ago

Application Deadline: Mar, 7/2022 (4 days left)

Project Background

As a dual-mandated organization, Save the Children (SC) is currently implementing programs/projects both in development and humanitarian contexts in all parts of the country. Migration, Livelihood, and Child Protection are among the key thematic areas where SCI is actively engaged to improve the wellbeing of children, families, and communities in Ethiopia.

Protection and Reintegration of Vulnerable Returnees and Host Community Children and Youth, in Conflict-Affected Areas of North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia project funded by Save the children Italy, which aimed to contribute to the protection and reintegration of unaccompanied returnee male and female children and youth. This project is designed with the aim to build upon key results achieved through the previous project; and build on local protection systems in a sustainable manner linking the humanitarian and development nexus in Raya kobo, Gubalafito and Habiru Woreda of North Wollo zone.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the guidance and technical support of the case management officer, and CP project officer, Social Worker is responsible for working closely with children, community, and government stakeholders. S/he is responsible for the 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's problems. S/he works in establishing/strengthening community-based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children from abuses and other child protection risks. S/he supports child protection officers in implementing child protection projects at the woreda level by engaging the community, government, and other stakeholders.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Management

• Lead and facilitate the best interest determination (BID) panel to guarantee the 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 the 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 the Woreda level.
• Promote and improve quality service delivery to fulfill children’s rights 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 the implementation of CP projects.
• Support and assist CP Project Officer in establishing/strengthening 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 society towards children.
• Facilitate and provide training, workshops for community members, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the CP Project officer in establishing/strengthening referral linkages.
• Work closely with Raya Kobo, Habiru, and Gubalafito 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.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or Diploma in the field of 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 is required
• Experience in community-based child protection mechanisms
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English, writing, and speaking
• Commitment to Save the Children values

COMPETENCIES

• SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following competencies on an ongoing basis.
• Leading Delivering result: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving our own performance or that of the team/organization.
• Thinking Applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organization.
• Engaging
• Working effectively with others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; know when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others

Location: Raya Kobo, Gubalafto & Habru

Number of positions: Three

How to Apply

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The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

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We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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