Social Worker – Ideas Box

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organisation that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organisations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices.

Job Purpose:

The Social Worker implements activities and/or trainings in INTERSOS center and outreach working directly with women, men, youth and children;

Generic Duties:

1. Conduct a daily variety of structured activities (recreational, psychosocial and non-formal education) within the center or outside, catering to the needs of children of different ages and genders and accordingly to the center activities weekly schedule;
2. Conduct peer-led focus groups discussions, informal skill training and awareness sessions with children, youth, men and women, accordingly to the center activities weekly schedule;
3. Facilitate the participation of all the segments of the target population to the planned activities held at the assigned center, notably the most vulnerable ones (refugees, local community, youth, women, elderly, minority members, people with disabilities etc.), ensuring that proper attention is paid to specific emotional and physical needs;
4. Plan and design the PSS activities in collaboration with the Senior social worker, the PSS Protection Officer, and all the team members, accordingly to INTERSOS guidelines on PSS activities;
5. Engage the volunteers in the planned socio-recreational activities held at the assigned center;
6. Maintain daily attendance registers and a weekly and monthly inventory sheets for each activity conducted inside the Ideas Box in collaboration with the PSS Protection Officer;
7. Informs the supervisors about any difficulty met in INTERSOS – Ideas Box activities implementation;
8. Be updated about all new information send by the PO or the PM concerning the project, the context and the beneficiaries;
9. Be available to participate in meetings and trainings in and outside the centers and/or in Intersos Beirut office/Goethe Institute when requested;
10. Accomplish any other related assignments given by supervisors or the PM.

Reporting:

1. Provide daily basic information about project activities and report on a weekly basis to the PO PSS.

Specific Duties:

1. In coordination and cooperation with the PSS Protection Officer, will be responsible for the safety, usage and implementation of PSS activities using the different components of the Ideas Box.
2. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience;
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel);
• Reporting skills;
• Driving License.

Behavioural competencies:

• Excellent Communication skills
• Initiative; Creativity and pro- activity in suggesting and developing activities
• Client Orientation approach
• Cultural awareness; The social worker should have a compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental personality
• Punctuality and respect for applicable rules and procedures
• Ethical and transparent decision-making
• Respect of confidentiality and data protection protocols
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork
• Flexibility to adapt to new roles, tasks and situations