Social worker - Migrants

1. Background

Amel Association International (Amel) is a Lebanese and non-sectarian Non-Governmental Organisation created in 1979. Amel is active in different sectors including health, education, protection, livelihood and environment, and it operates through 40 centres, 16 mobile medical units, 2 mobile education units, and 2 protection units throughout the country.

The project “Eradication of All Forms of Forced Labor and Exploitation” (LEA) is funded by EuropeAid and the Austrian Development Agency, and implemented by a consortium led by Caritas Austria, in partnership with Amel Association, Caritas Lebanon, and KAFA. The project has a duration of 36 months and started on 01/01/2024.

The project aims to achieve this goal through two main outcomes: (1) Improved effectiveness of support mechanisms to receive, analyse, and respond to human and labour rights violations and abuse against migrant workers; (2) Enhanced access to justice and rights protection mechanisms for migrant workers in Lebanon, in accordance with international standards.

2. Job description

Within this framework, we are seeking a social worker to implement social empowerment, case management and community based activities and support the implementation of Amel services for migrant domestic workers.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Implement outreach activities to identify potential beneficiaries as per project’s target requirements
• Conduct PSS and awareness sessions
• Conduct mapping exercises on available services under the different needed sectors
• Conduct all tasks and activities related to Case Management (registration, case assessment, follow-up, referrals, etc.)
• Support in the preparation, organisation and implementation of community-based and social cohesion events as well as other project-related initiatives
• Participate in and contribute to staff training and capacity-building initiatives
• Ensure that activities related to Accountability to Affected Populations (Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms, PSEA, Focus Group Discussions, etc.) are implemented
• Implement and follow-up on activities related to Amel School
• Collect, organise and archive project-relevant data (including Means of Verification for MEAL activities and supporting documents for Finance)
• Write activity reports and provide weekly and monthly progress reports of activities against project targets, including highlighting success stories and best practices
• Provide timely information and data to the project management team for reporting deadlines
• Ensure comprehensive reporting and constant coordination with the Field Coordinator to guarantee a coordinated and unified approach across all project activities
• Attend and participate in internal and external coordination meetings as required
• Maintain a positive collaboration and relationship with all team members
• Respect ethical and humanitarian standards while dealing with beneficiaries and people in vulnerable situations
• Perform any other tasks as deemed necessary to support team operations

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in social work, of which at least 1 year with migrant workers
• Experience in conducting PSS and awareness raising sessions.
• Experience in case management and community outreach.
• Thorough knowledge of the Kafala system in Lebanon and its implications on the life and well-being of migrant domestic workers.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards and understanding of Amel’s values and ethical guidelines
• Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an asset.

Location: Project Centres in Bourj Hammoud, Chiyah, and Achrafiyeh

Working schedule: This position includes work on Sundays as required by the project