Humanity and Inclusion (formerly Handicap International) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs and improving their living conditions. HI is a non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making organization.

Mission

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, Social Workers will be responsible for identifying vulnerable and at-risk groups including children, men, women, elderly, and persons with disabilities, and implementing case management interventions in line with set criteria and inter-agency approaches. In addition, the Social Workers will coordinate with the Inclusive and Mainstreaming Officer during protection monitoring events and Protection Case management. 

Duty Base

The Social Workers will be based in Shire, Sheraro (NW Tigray) and the other will stationed in Abiy Adi (central Tigray) with frequent travels to different project locations (Kebelles).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all case management processes within HI and partners

• Assist the Inclusive and Mainstreaming Project Officer during protection monitoring, situational assessment, operational planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities

• Provide individual and group psychological first aid/psycho-social support to children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities affected by the conflict to enable them to restore their safety, dignity, and hope

• Facilitate consultation and discussions with beneficiary populations, making sure they are involved in needs assessment, delivery of protection/assistance, and development/implementation of durable solutions.

• Work closely with health facilities, schools, and local authorities to secure safe spaces enabling to organize proper case management, counseling, and structured discussions. 

• Closely work with local authorities and relevant government sector (women and children affairs, education, social affairs, schools, etc.) to facilitate recovery and reiteration of the affected population.

• Facilitate safe referrals for those in need of specialized referral services with the available service providers and follow on the status 

• Report on a regular basis to your line manager about the protection activities and ensure protection is integrated or mainstreamed across other sectors;

• Ensure data are collected in a qualitative and effective way with the consent of the beneficiary and that appropriate tools and formats are filled properly;

• Ensure on a daily basis safe documentation and storage of the cases identified (identification forms, assessment forms, referrals forms…) in line with internal standard operating procedures, guidelines, and protection principles;

• Ensure cases are well recorded through the database and other data collection methodologies (beneficiary’s files, …), updated every week, and shared with the ECHO 2.1 project manager when required, and data are disaggregated by age, gender, and disability when collecting and recording data in accordance of HI’s data protection and confidentiality protocols; 

• Identify and network with external service providers to reinforce referral mechanisms; especially with hospitals, health centers, and NGOs who are working directly with victims of GBV, Child Protection, general protection, and MHPSS

• Work in cooperation with local government stakeholders to realize the project objectives such as Zone and Woreda Women & Social Affairs, OPD, OPA, Health, Justice, and Education Offices and Coordinate regular activities with IDP committees, Kebele authorities, and other partner teams if required;

• Ensure respect and compliance with HI’s policies including the Child Protection and Child Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse [PSEA] policy, Anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy, Code of Conduct;

• Ensures that beneficiaries, IDPs, and community members are informed about HI’s safeguarding policies;

• Disseminate information among community and partners about HI’s policies, Code of Conduct, and PSEA’s messages and promote reporting of any concerns related to SEA and Child Safeguarding;

• Report immediately to the Project Manager and Operational coordinator any concern, or incident related to child protection, safeguarding, and PSEA;

Job Requirements

1. Education & Qualification

          Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Works, and Social Anthropology;

1. Knowledge and Professional Experience required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a social worker;

• Experience in Community-based protection and awareness raising in humanitarian settings;

• Good knowledge of data collection, analysis, and reporting;

• Experienced in providing case management to victims and survivors of the risks of general protection, GBV, and MHPSS in conflict-affected areas

Skills

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• A high degree of confidentiality.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work with teams and develop team spirit.

• Diligence and attention to detail.

• Never been convicted, free from khat, smoking, alcohol, and substance abuse addictions.

Knowledge of the working area language (Tigrigna) is a Must. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to fill in the application form through THIS LINK

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an exam/interview. No phone calls, Please.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign a self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and persons with disability.