ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of the Case Management Officers(and overall guidance of the Child Protection Coordinator and Program Manager), the Child Protection Assistant (Case worker) will be responsible for implementing activities related to case management and alternative care, targeting vulnerable children and families including refugees, returnees and children in host communities.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Case Management Officer
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
COMPETENCIES
Delivering results
Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organisation.
Applying technical and professional expertise
Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.
Working effectively with others
Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working
Networking
Builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save the Children.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Social Work (desirable), or degree social sciences or development
Experience in working with at-risk children and families, experience in case management in the emergency response desirable
Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities
Experience in project and team management (desirable)
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, and either English or French (desirable)
Ability to write weekly and monthly reports, develop schedules and collect data
Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event of major emergencies
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Kindly mention in the subject the position you are applying for
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Degree in Social Work (desirable), or degree social sciences or development
English
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No