Background/HOPE360 Summary
Hope 360 Initiative for Peace (HOPE360) is an independent national non-governmental, non-profit, humanitarian and developmental organization supporting relief and development work in Nigeria hoping to be around the world with a vision of creating a society where men and women have an equal opportunity to participate in every sphere irrespective of their sex, gearing towards rebuilding a wall of peace and restoring their hope for a sustainable development. HOPE360 programs assist persons on the basis of need, vulnerability, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. HOPE360 works through local partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which HOPE360 operates.
HOPE360 is a Nigeria based Organization and has been operating since 2018, with various humanitarian interventions being carried out in 2018 till date. Hope 360 Initiative works in the following thematic areas which include Health, Nutrition, Livelihood/Food Security, Education, CCCM/SHELTER/NFI, Protection, Peace Building and Conflict resolution. , HOPE360 owing to the linkages of its members with national & international funding agencies enjoys a diverse portfolio, characterized by partnership with organizations like Frugal Empowerment Foundation, Green Concern for Development, BOT.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker
Job Type Contract
Qualification Bsc/HND
Experience 2 years
Location Borno
Job Field Medical / Healthcare
NGO/Non-Profit
TYPE OF APPOINMENT: Special Short Term With Possibility Of Extension
LOCATION: MMC, Jere and Konduga
Duration 7-Months
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Case Worker will be responsible for case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in one of the project sites in Maiduguri. She/he will ensure that survivor cantered approach is adhered to and GBV survivors and other vulnerable women and girls receive prompt and comprehensive services.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The GBV Case worker will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated:
Provide direct, one-on-one and ongoing case management services, including safety planning
Provide direct, one-on-one emotional support to survivors throughout case management process including final case evaluation and closure
Provide referrals for survivors to other services including child protection and specialized mental health services, accompany of survivors where appropriate and conduct follow- up to ensure appropriate services have been provided to the survivor.
Identify gaps in referral services and report these gaps to the GBV Manager for action.
Liaise with community volunteers for purposes of survivor follow-up as part of case management to individual survivors.
Ensure survivor-centred services, including adherence to guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, safety and security and non-discrimination
Complete and maintain case management records to maximize confidentiality and safety
Participate in case review meetings and referral coordination meetings if needed
Submit case management reports on a weekly and monthly basis
Contribute to a positive team environment
Practice self-care
Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
Submit weekly and monthly activities reports to the supervisor every Friday and at the end of each month
Carryout any other duties as outlined by the supervisor.
Core Function/ Responsibilities:
Team work: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering result: Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
Accountability: Attended trainings on GBV and is aware of protection issue
Communication: Proven experience in similar function desirable.
Experience in GBVIMS and case management; Supervisory experience; Self-starter.
Flexible and willing to work and stay in rural communities especially field based
Attended trainings on GBV and is aware of protection issues.
Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff and key stakeholders externally.
Willingness and ability to take initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
Qualification
Bachelor degree in psychology, social sciences, public health, humanitarian work, nursing or any related field from a certified tertiary institution with at least two years and above proven field experience in similar position or related.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English, Hausa and Kanuri.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.
HOPE360 is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children and women.
We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will, therefore, be subject to this scrutiny.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Applicants are advised that Hope 360 Initiative for Peace does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
To all the volume applications received, HOPE360 will provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. HOPE360 reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover letter and CV which should not be more than 3 pages with the position applied for as the subject; The documents should be forwarded to [email protected] copy [email protected]
