BACKGROUND
Child Protection and Peer Learning Initiative (CPPLI) is a human-centered social development not-for-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) that was established and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in July 2010 with the sole aim of ensuring that less privilege and vulnerable children (particularly girls) and women as well as populations affected by humanitarian emergencies have access and attain a quality life and education through building sustainable partnership with government agencies, UN-agencies, communities, individuals and other stakeholders in obtaining mechanisms and resources to achieve its aim and focus. The organization thematically focuses on Protection, Health, Nutrition, Education and Governance. Being a national and local organization, CPPLI is geographically operating in the Northeast Nigeria with tremendous technical expertise of working in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states due to its well understanding of the cultural dynamics and change in context of the communities in the BAY states.
Background of the project.
With support from the NHF, CPPLI will be implementing a protection project with a specific focus on disability programming, and GBV mainstreaming under the 2023 first standard allocation. The project will be implemented by CPPLI and jointly with Clearview Integrity Foundation (CVIF) across 4 locations viz; Madagali, Michika, Gombi, and Hong LGAs, Adamawa state.
The project focuses on breaking barriers and disability programming through strengthening prevention and response to general GBV issues within the communities with core programming for persons with disabilities. Following a holistic approach, the program targets returnees, IDPs, host communities, and traditional/religious leaders with a specific focus on people living with disabilities.
PROTECTION CASEWORKER
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/B.Tech/HND/ND/OND/NCE
- Experience: 11 months
- Location: Adamawa
- Slots: 8
- Position: Protection Casewoker(Contract Base)
- Reporting: Line Manager
- Specific Locations: Michika, Madagali, Gombi and Hong LGA, Adamawa State
PURPOSE
The GBV/Protection caseworkers will be responsible for identifying and managing GBV cases, as well as other protection cases, for referral needed by persons with disabilities. They will work directly with beneficiaries to provide support and assistance.
Major Responsibilities
In collaboration with other colleagues of the NHF funded Protection project in CPPLI, the caseworker will be responsible for the following:
- Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV in line with GBV minimum standard.
- Identify, and provide/refer persons with disabilities in need of assistive aids via established criteria and guidelines, in line with the general protection principles, and disability programming principles.
- Document client information through the accurate filling of intake forms and ensure confidential and safe storage in the GBV primero dashboard.
- Ensure the GBVIMS (Gender-Based Violence Information Management System) is accurately updated regularly.
- Participate in the interpretation of the analyzed data on trends and work with the program Manager to disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders.
- Follow GBV/disability guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, safety/security non-discrimination, equity, inclusion, and accessibility while providing services to women and girls.
- Monitor how the GBV referral pathway is working by making direct follow-ups with other organizations that are providing services to survivors.
- Develop individualized case plans and referrals for persons with disabilities.
- Monitor the coordination of the unity and inclusion centers across delegated project locations for persons with disabilities, with technical supervision from the protection assistant.
- WaGSS Engagements and provision of support to safe space supervisors and community protection mechanisms.
- Co-facilitate WaGSS activities when WaGSS facilitators require support or are on leave.
- Facilitate or support in the facilitation of sessions to increase awareness of the consequences of GBV, promote available services to women and girls, especially women and girls with disabilities, and address stigma preventing access to services at the women’s centers.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure fruitful and smooth field-level coordination.
- Identify strategic collaboration and implement activities in collaboration with other service providers and conduct actor mapping.
- Closely coordinate with the CFS and WGSS facilitators on trends, community dynamics, and community acceptance, to modify activities and material accordingly.
- activity as may be assigned by the supervisor.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
- Diploma/NCE or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Experience in working with survivors of GBV and vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of GBV case management principles and procedures.
- Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with individuals who have experienced trauma.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
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. A strong understanding of Hausa and any other local language within the project locations is an added advantage
- Fluency or ability to communicate in the native language of Michika, Madagali, Gombi and Hong is an added advantage.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others colleagues
- Ability to organize ideas in a logical and structured manner.
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling CPPLI values.
- Upholds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
. Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders.
- Be guided by the principle of partnership i.e equality, result oriented, complementary, transparency and responsibility.
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
- Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and organizational development.
- Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations.
- Self-awareness.
- Be guided by learning culture in working within the organization.
- Very strong commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to adhere to CPPLI policies and procedures.
Creativity/Integrity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks.
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All interested candidates should follow this link to apply.
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Application Period: this vacancy is open between 1st March, 2024 to 10th March 2024.
Note: there is no any hardcopy application or application through email. Application is made online via the link provided.
Due to high volume of applications that may be received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are encouraged to apply.
DISCLAIMER: CPPLI is an equal opportunity employer, no any fee is charge for this application and lobbying activities cannot be tolerated.
