Gbv Case Worker

ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality  GBV CASE WORKER   JOB PROFILE    JOB TITLE:  GBV Case Worker  LOCATION: Mount Lebanon ABAAD PURPOSE: ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings, aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girls empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population. JOB PURPOSE: The GBV Case Worker (GBV-CW) is responsible for ensuring that the Women & Girls Safe Space is a safe space for those seeking support. The GBV-CW will provide confidential case management and psychosocial support, as well as referrals to other service providers as needed. The GBV-CW will work with vulnerable women and girls, those at risk of GBV, and survivors of GBV. The GBV-CW is usually the first point of contact for those in need. REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: WGSS Coordinator KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -       Provide direct support and counseling to vulnerable women and girls -        Provide safe and appropriate case management and referrals to GBV survivors -        Case management will include: Assessment of needs Developing an action plan Implementing the plan Appropriate following Case closure (if and when appropriate) Monitoring & Reporting: -        Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback. -        Support the maintenance of the ABAAD’s case management system and the GBV Information Management System. -        Participate in weekly internal meetings and monthly team meetings to ensure adherence to standards of appropriate case management -        Collect and manage data safely and ethically -        Coordinate with and represent ABAAD at Working Group meetings Coordination: -        As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop -        Continuously coordinate with field working groups for referral pathways in target areas -        Develop and oversee activities to take place in WGSS -        Make recommendations to WGSS Program Management team -        Coordinate with other actors providing essential services including: health, legal, psychosocial, security, shelter, both internally and externally -        Advocate with other organizations to ensure that survivor receives best possible care -        Build capacity of other groups – particularly community groups – to provide quality GBV prevention and response -        Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for those in center -        Use a survivor-centered and community-based approach -        Respect guiding principles of safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: -        Degree in social work -        Knowledge of GBV prevention and response -        Knowledge of case management principles -        Strong case management experience based on survivor-centered approach -        Experience working with refugees and other groups -        Familiarity with GBV data collection system and safe and ethical guidelines -        Ability to work with both adult and child survivors -        Strong communication and interpersonal skills -        Commitment to human rights and gender equality -        Flexible pro-active attitude -        Ability to work well as an individual and in a team -        Ability to manage an unpredictable workload in a challenging environment -        Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts -        Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision -        Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy -        Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus -        Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.  ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization. *Applications received after the closing date will not be considered**