Senior Social Worker

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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TENTATIVE VACANCY

Job Purpose:

The senior social worker is responsible of planning and implementing skill-building and empowerment activities for targeted beneficiaries in assigned areas

Generic Duties:

1. The Senior SW is responsible for the design and implementation of structured recreational and educational activities for vulnerable children, youth, women at risk and men run in INTERSOS Centers or outreach, in collaboration with the field support protection person.
2. Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere within the center;
3. Act according to the CPiE Minimum standards.
4. Assess the needs of the targeted beneficiaries and ensure engagement of the beneficiaries in the design of and support to the implementation activities;
5. Plan, elaborate and design the activities for all beneficiaries (informal skill training, awareness, focus group discussion, social recreational, life skills, community day and informal education activities) in collaboration with line manager and accordingly to INTERSOS guidelines
6. Works directly with all beneficiaries in INTERSOS Centers, conducting activities with them, involving parents and community members when appropriate;
7. Refer to the case workers any vulnerable cases of CP and SGBV identified or referred by a team member;
8. Informs the supervisor about any difficulty met in INTERSOS activities implementation;
9. Be available to participate in meetings and trainings in and outside the centers and/or in Intersos Beirut office when requested;
10. Accomplish any other assignments given by supervisors or the PM.

Specific Duties:

(Can be adapted to the particularities of the job location and the requirement of the project. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired).

1. Act according to the guiding principles of GBV and Child Protection case management including: survivor centered approach, respect of confidentiality, prioritize according to safety concerns, ‘do not harm’, ensure a non-discriminatory approach, act according to the best interest of the beneficiary, ensure accountability, respect professional boundaries and avoid conflict of interest;
2. Ensure Access and inclusion of PWSN categories, with specific reference to PWD;
3. Act according to the guiding principles of Protection Mainstreaming (Participation, Meaningful Access, Do no harm, ensure safety and dignity)
4. Ensure that protection principles are understood, maintained and enforced;
5. Provide direct support and care for vulnerable case with protection concerns (including survivors of gender-based violence), including psychosocial support and case management.
6. Organize outreach activities and/or special events.
7. Monitor the daily activities (awareness, recreational, psychosocial and educational...) within the center or outside, conducted by the Facilitators;
8. In collaboration with the Protection field support person ensure that the management committees and community groups are running and involved in the center management
9. Organize the work of the team members allocating specific responsibilities and task according to the implemented activity;
10. Identify any need of training or gaps within the team and refer it to the supervisor;
11. Assist solving problems arising in the Child Friendly Spaces if asked by supervisor
12. Produce and maintain in an accurate way a daily attendance registers for staff and beneficiaries, monthly inventory sheets and send the inventory sheets for each activity and PSS database;
13. Ensure the verification that the supplied Centre material is daily accounted for and secured;
14. Recruit, train/coach and monitor the community centers Facilitators in the assigned area;
15. Plan and supervise the implementation of trainings for Community Groups;
16. Provide necessary information to the Protection field support person and collaborate in order to ensure that the centers are running smoothly in terms of logistics and admin.

Reporting:

1. Provide basic information about project activities and report on a weekly and monthly basis to the Data Entry/Team leader, Protection Officer and Project Manager;

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• MS proficiency (Word, Excel)
• Reporting skills
• Driving License

Behavioural competencies:

• High confidentiality, respect and non-discrimination attitude
• High planning and organizing skills and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Decision making

• Developing and motivating others
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values
• Respect of INTERSOS policies and procedures.