Case Worker (Child Protection) - Baalbek

  We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated Child Protection Caseworker for the DRC Field Office in North Bekaa.     Who are we? DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan. DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects. Duties Case management and psychosocial support § In compliance with best-practice and international standards in CP response, provide direct psychosocial support to vulnerable girls and boys. Case management services will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, implementing the action plan and ensuring appropriate follow up and close the case when appropriate. The case management process should be implemented through a child-centered approach; § Provide age-appropriate counseling for vulnerable children through the implementation of tools developed to ensure the best interest of the child.   Grant implementation and reporting § To store and file CP data ensuring the confidentiality of the information collected and the services provided according to the minimum standard; § To support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and report on problems in the implementation of the program;   Coordination and representation § Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers; § Liaise with relevant stakeholders and advocacy to address gaps in CP response services and referral protocols; § Work closely with the GBV sector when a case involves child survivors, particularly when assessing best interest of the child;   About you a)      Essential qualifications: Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, psychology or other related field;  Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times; Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility. Flexibility in working overtime when needed; Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.   b)      Essential experience: At least 2 years of experience in counseling mainly with children;   We offer An interesting job in one of the best NGO’s in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 motnhs  contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 1st of June 2014 and be willing and able to work in North Bekaa (Baalbeck). Basic Salary: 1385 USD Commitments DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application process Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close 25th April 2014. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week. ________________________________________________________________________________ About DRC The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the Red Cross/ Red Crescent and NGOs in Disaster Relief.