Two Social Workers

Reports to: Deputy Program Manager/Protection Officer GVC- Civil Volunteer Group, is a non-governmental, secular, and independent organization, founded in Bologna in 1971. We are active in international development aid projects with complex action strategies: from humanitarian aid to populations suffering from conflicts and natural disasters to reconstruction, hygiene, and food security; from rural development to education, to the protection of women's and children's rights. Function & Purpose  The social worker will ensure that protection project activities are performed on schedule and in accordance with the work plan and instructions of the Protection Officer. The social worker will be responsible to conduct focus group discussions and HPQs assessments related in the North Bekka The social worker will be responsible for field data collection and report to the Protection Officer The social worker will be responsible for assist distribution activities, and monitor persons of concern Identify, and monitor persons of concern Support the implementation of community activities, such as Hygiene Promotion, awareness campaign, focus group discussions , public events such as Community Clean Up days, and any other community activity, weather required. The social worker will be responsible for providing correct and appropriate information about services available The social worker will be responsible for supporting hygiene/fire safety promotion activities for children  and women through informal educational interactive activities Ensure that all the documentation related to the field activities are regularly collected and available (attendance, training materials, awareness material) Liaise with the refugee landlords, community leaders and beneficiary communities and report to the Deputy Project Manager and the Social Worker Supervisor about any problems faced on the field. Liaise with GVC focal points and other actors working in the North Bekka The social workers are outreach representatives of GVC and at all times are responsible for representing GVC appropriately to the community. Participate in coordination meeting held in the GVC Office in Al Ain. Project level •Responsible of collecting, systematizing and manage information and photographic references of the activities, on monthly basis in coordination with the Protection Officers and Data Analysts. •Produce monthly outreach derivable (factsheets, case studies, etc.) on constant basis. •Report on weekly basis to the Project Managers on the progress of the activities with reference to the initial Work Plan. •In close teaming with other team members and stakeholders, develop and ensure timely implementation of a workplan on communication and outreach that ensures full consonance with donors visibility guidelines and plans. •Organize and support awareness campaigns in cooperation with GVC HQ  Communication Office. •Document good practices and innovative methodologies implemented within the project. Skills Requirements A minimum of 2 years practical experience in protection related activities Knowledge and understanding of NGOs and nonprofits sector An ability to be proactive in developing plans, activities and relationships with stakeholders Excellent communication and team building skills Excellent in reporting Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic. Additional languages are an asset Self-motivated, intelligent, articulate, detail-oriented and able to manage and complete multiple tasks and assignments Strong team and collaborative work skills Excellent strategic thinking enhanced with ability to achieve results Familiarity with refugee issues WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION The deadline for applications is 5th of August 2016 at 23:59 pm. All applications that do not satisfy the aforementioned requirements will not be considered. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.