Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief agency. The Foundation has been helping children in need for over 50 years, defending their rights regardless of their race, creed or political affiliation. In over 30 countries, Tdh protects children against exploitation and violence, improves children’s and their mother’s health and provides emergency psychological and material support in humanitarian crises.
Location: MMC/Jere LGA
Reporting to: Child Protection Case Management Supervisor
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Duration: 10 months
Tdh in Nigeria implements projects in Health, WaSH, Child Protection, and Education sectors
General description of the position:
The purpose of the position is to support the most vulnerable and at-risk boys, girls, men, and women through the provision of integrated, safe, and confidential case management services implemented in accordance with the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines. The post holder will be in charge of implementing case management activities in ensuring high-quality case management service delivery. The job location depends on the assignment and might change based on the project’s evolving needs.
Responsibilities & Tasks
Case Management
- Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
- Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
- Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on digital platforms.
- Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
- Raise the profile of case management services in the project area by training volunteers and raising awareness in the community.
- Support the establishment and strengthening of Community Based Child Protection mechanisms.
- Make strong efforts for the sustainability of the Community Based Child Protection Mechanisms by linking them to government structures and long-term programs/projects.
- Submit detailed weekly and monthly activity reports to the Case Management Supervisor
- Provide weekly and monthly situation report on the context and the evolving risks and threats hampering the protection and wellbeing of children in the Tdh project location.
Other
- Fully comply with the Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is always upheld.
- Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
- Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
- The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.
Requirements
Language Skills:
Fluency in local languages and in English (speaking/reading/writing).
Educational qualification:
University degree in Social Work, Social Studies, Human Rights, or any other related discipline.
Work experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of Child Protection / Case Management / SGBV / Social work.
Knowledge & skills:
Good analytical and writing skills.
Computer skills:
Good knowledge of the MS office software package.
Other:
Knowledge of child protection systems in Northeastern Nigeria/Good capacity building and supervisory skills / Previous experience in child protection case management is highly desirable.
Assets
Acquaintance with NGO rules, procedures, and regulations; Acquaintance with the Child Protection Minimum Standards, good knowledge of the Inter-agency Guidelines for Case Management and Child Protection
Net Salary: 344,000 NGN
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) on forms.gle to apply
