Closing on: Feb 17, 2021
Since the insurgency began in 2009, many lives were lost and properties worth billions of Naira destroyed. There has been a lot of migration of people from one location to another location which is considered relatively peaceful, as a result many are displaced and homeless and many international organizations are bringing relief services in the areas of Education, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihood (FSL), Protection, Health and other sectors as listed out in the Humanitarian Response Plan. Some of the local Government Areas (LGA) are relatively peaceful and there is a high population density with men and women who are suffering from poverty, and children who are vulnerable to illiteracy.
Case Workers-
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/B.Sc./HND/OND
- Experience Minimum of1 year
- Location MMC, Jere, Konduga and BiuBorno
- Job Field Education / Teaching , NGO/Non-Profit
- Duration 11 months (with possibility of extension)
CASE WORKERS
The Case worker under the supervision of Case Management Officer will conduct all steps of the case management process for a specified number of individual children vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence (especially UASC, Children at risk of other protection and their families.
- To ensure that children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by documentation, assessment, care plan, direct service provision, referral and follow up for an assigned number of children.
- To provide support to families (particularly foster and alternative care givers) in the process.
- To liaise with other case workers and social workers on management of caseload and referrals.
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Provide individual case management for children in communities to be specified in relation to all case management steps, tools and procedures.
- Provide support for families, foster and alternative care systems.
- Ensure regular communication with the CP manager/ Case Management Officer for updates on achievements and challenges
- Provide input for weekly and staff activity reports.
- Effectively communicate with other caseworkers, government social workers and service providers as part of providing individual case management.
- Regularly attend case management meetings at field level
- Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to LABI management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for LABI programs
Key Working Relationships:
- Position Reports to: Case Management Officer
- Indirect/Technical Reporting: Child Protection Officer
- Position directly Supervises: Facilitators and Volunteers
- Key Internal Contacts: Other LABI sector’s staff,
- Key External Contacts: Community members, school teachers and other NGOs staff.
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential.
- Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with survivors of all ages, background and diversity
- Demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment and protection through current/ previous volunteer work in women’s group, girls’ clubs or other relevant experience is an added advantage
- Ability to facilitate trainings and sessions, including group support activities with women and girls.
- Ability to keep records and write simple and basic reports of activities would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
- Ability to work as a member of a team essential
- Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Languages:
- Ability to communicate in English, Hausa, Kanuri and Babur
Computer / Other Tech Requirements:
- Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is an advantage.
Method of Application
Interested qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae and detailed cover letter as one documents stating the Position and location to: [email protected], submit hard copies to security at No. 4, behind Al-Musaffa Water, Lagos Street, Maiduguri, Borno State on or before CoB Wednesday 17th February, 2021 or visit www.labinigeria.org.ng/job-openings/
LABI provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Note: qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
