Social Work Advisor - Jordan

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. Scope of Work: International Medical Corps provides community based protection and social services to vulnerable populations in Jordan. A strategic and comprehensive approach to protection assistance requires ongoing development, capacity building and monitoring. IMC is working to establish a model of services that are culturally sensitive while also consistent with best practice standards in providing the full composite of case management services to children and their families inclusive of programming which prevents further deterioration of existing issues. Deliverables: Program development and related support • Take the lead on monitoring child protection case management services currently provided in IMC’s areas of operation in the North of Jordan and Amman; • Assist program officers and the M&E unit in the development of logical frame works combining all activities into one M&E plan which meet or exceed donor indicators; • Assist in concept note development or proposal development as needed; • Conduct regular chart audits and reviews of Best Interest Assessments (BIA), and Best Interest Determination (BID) as needed. Capacity Building & Interagency referrals • Take lead on the oversight of the National Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) inclusive of interagency referrals; • Assist in the role out of training for IMC case management teams, volunteers, and partner organizations on foundations of case management course; • Assist in the design and the finalization of case management curriculum; • Coach, mentor and monitor training participants on foundations of case management course guided by the core competencies of case management services; • Provide updates on the referral process to MHPSS working group and child protection working group monthly; Monitoring & Evaluation • Liaise with the M&E unit to track child protection services using electronic data base system (Activity-Info) and the CPIMS; • Execute regular trend analysis of case management data Expected Outputs: • Developed work plan outlining timeline of key deliverables; • Contribute to the development of regular reporting submitted to the donor; • Completed training package of Social Work practice in an international setting; • Submitted training report conducted for Implementing Partner agencies; • Submitted design and training for case managers; Other Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.   • Knowledge and experience of Child Protection and Psychosocial programming in the humanitarian context; • Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support In Emergency Settings; • Familiarity with Global Child Protection Working Group; • Experience using the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) • Good understanding of Arab culture and regional politics • Strong organizational and supervisory skills • Monitoring and evaluation experience • Preferred: Advanced degree in Social Work preferred LMSW or LISW, Psychology, Counseling or other related fields. • Minimum of 3 years field experience in case management is mandatory. • Minimum of 5 years professional experience in project management from which at least 3 years in humanitarian sector in emergency and /or in refugee camps with national or international organizations preferred in child protection and child rights. • Experience in management of teams (5 people minimum) • Counseling and training experience with a reputable organization, including experience in counseling survivors of abuse or violence. • Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel. • Ability to communicate in English and capacity to write clear and concise reports in English.