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Social Worker

Center of Concern Ethiopia

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

Nyangatom,Dasenech,Hamer

4 years

3 Positions

2023-09-14

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2023-09-22

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Fields of study

Sociology

Social work

Psychology

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Job Description

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Center of Concern is a registered national non-governmental organization working on multi-sectral development, Human Rights, Peace Building & Emergency Response.

Center of Concern is looking for a competent Social Worker for the “Education and Child Protection Integrated Program” to be implemented in, Hammer, Gangatom and Dassenech Weredas in partnership with Save the Children.

Position Description:

Required:   Three /3/

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Duty Station: Hammer, Nyangatom and Dassenech Weredas  

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2023

Term of Employment: One year contract with a possibility of extension based on the performance

Job summary:

The Social Worker will be responsible to running the day-to-day activities of the project (planning, implementation, reporting and communication). S/he is also responsible to conduct assessment of each target beneficiary and develop a plan accordingly; Carry out project activities, particularly with the guidance of the Project Coordinator.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct identification, assessment, documentation and referral (to relevant services) and follow-up of protection cases.

  • Carry out case management activities for children who are at risk other children at risk or victims of child abuse and SGBV.

  • Facilitate alternative care arrangement including placement of children in foster or kinship care arrangements and regularly follow up their situations.

  • Provide information, advice and facilitate access to social services for vulnerable children

  • Conduct home visits to follow-up on interventions with families.

  • Properly document all protection cases that went through the case management process

  • Work as a case manager or case management focal person at Woreda level.

  • Conduct vulnerability analysis in line with Save the Children vulnerability assessment toolkit and define targets for case management services

  • Map and coordinate with service providers to support case management activities

  • Perform outreach activities in the intervention areas covered by the project, including community-based awareness raising sessions.

  • Actively participate on identification of community based child protection mechanisms, capacity gaps and participate in building their capacity.

  • Build the capacity of children, families and community to collectively engage on identified issues.

  • Facilitate multi sectorial linkages at Woreda level to prevent, protect and respond to child protection risks.

  • Facilitate and provide trainings, workshops for community members, and other stakeholders.

  • Work closely with key stakeholders at woreda level and community-based child protection structures to provide psychosocial support for children.

  • Assists Child Protection Officer/ Child Protection Case Management Officer in overseeing implementation of Project activities

  • Document best practices of the project activities and share with the project team.

  • Performs other related activities as assigned by his immediate supervior

Job Requirements

  • BA Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology and 4 years of other relevant work experience in NGO specifically experienced in child protection, migration works, and community-based child protection mechanisms in NGO environment is preferable

  •  Experience in delivering case management, community sensitization/mobilization, and psychosocial support.

  • Computer literate

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively with team

  • Fluency in English, writing and speaking

  • knowledge of local language is plusable  

  • Knowledge of local culture, langues and community values 

How to Apply

Submit your non-returnable application letter, CV, academic credentials and other supporting documents in person to Hawassa, Haik Dar Sub City, Gudumale Kebele (05), Red Cross Compound or through post PO Box: 1920 or via Email: sebleesatu21@gmail.com

Fields Of Study

Sociology

Social work

Psychology

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