Job Description FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development ativities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential candidates to apply for the following position:

Position:                                Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker

Duty Station:                       Tanqua Milash (Tigray)

Duration of Contract:        Temporary contract up to December 31, 2023 

Salary:                                   As per the salary scale of the organization

Closing date:                        October 08, 2023

Job Summary

The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker will work under field case manager supervision in the field and provide case management services to GBV survivors. The incumbent also supports the protection sector in the quality implementation of the GBV thematic area in synergy with the larger protection and community services components. She will be responsible for all GBV activities in the Women and Girls’ Friendly Space (WGFS), assessing women and girls’ immediate needs, developing immediate care and treatment goals, and implementing and monitoring women and girls ’care action plans.

Principal Responsibilities

o    Provide direct, one-on-one, and ongoing case management services, including safety planning.

o    Conduct all steps of the case management process: Intake, assessment, and engagement, case planning, supported referrals, developing practical skills, case review, and building client capacity.

o    Work closely with other stakeholders to integrate the survivors back into the community and enhance access to livelihood opportunities for GBV survivors to support their healing and reintegration process.

o    Offer basic psychosocial support services to survivors. Determine the need for therapeutic psychosocial or psychiatric support for further referral to specialized service providers.

o    Ensure that all the GBV interventions adhere to protection standards and principles as well as FH guidelines and accountability standards.

o    Working with ‘at risk’ young people, their families, community, to strengthen community-based interventions.

o    Provide information on available services and support survivors’ informed choices through referral, accompaniment, service coordination and follow-up, and participation in referral systems/pathways.

o    Carry out routine visits to their home, and the protection/safe houses, and assess the needs of the survivors under safekeeping and the general state of safe houses.

o    Ensure up-to-date filing and documentation of GBV cases in line with FH standard tools.

o    Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of GBV-related projects and interventions in the area of jurisdiction.

o    Working in close collaboration with the protection team, she/he will proactively contribute to the quality and timely writing of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

o    Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, non-violence, and promotion of gender equality.

o    Provide social support special for the affected population including awareness raising/information dissemination on rights, access to services, regulations, and other relevant topics.

o    Led the GBV prevention program and Implementation of GBV awareness-raising and prevention/outreach activities.

o    Identify the age, gender, and disability-sensitive risks, threats, and vulnerabilities with regular monitoring of well-being and negative coping strategies.

o    Undertaking other project tasks as required.

o    Uphold FH’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out with honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations of stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility

⮚        Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization levels.

⮚        Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.

⮚        Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

⮚        Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff is conversant with them.

⮚        Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning the safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

⮚        Every FHE staff member must learn and understand the security situation where they are located.

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes but is not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

⮚        He/she has a responsibility to become familiar with social, cultural, and other associated features of their duty stations;

⮚        Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning the safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

⮚        Every FHE staff member must learn and understand the security situation where they are located.

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes but is not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

⮚        He/she has a responsibility to become familiar with social, cultural, and other associated features of their duty stations;

⮚        Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

⮚    All FHE staff should promote safe conduct and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should be accountable for their own personal and professional actions and conduct;

Job Requirements

Job Level Specifications

⮚        Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

⮚        Ability to communicate with organization members.

⮚        Physical fitness to operate in a different weather environment.

⮚        Shows a positive attitude that contributes to a good working atmosphere in the office

⮚        Maintain or retain confidential internal information of the organization.

Experience

⮚        A minimum of three years of experience working with GBV survivors and especially in a humanitarian setting and/or advocacy programs is an added advantage. 

Education/Certifications

⮚         University degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or relevant fields.

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚        Proactive personality & and self-initiative.

⮚        Computer literacy

Language

⮚        Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of the local language of the intervention area is preferred.

How to Apply

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer the position title “GBV Case Worker” on the subject line of their email and applications.