Women’S Protection And Empowerment (Wpe) Case Worker/social Worker

  BACKGROUND:  The International Rescue Committee is an international organization specializing in emergency and humanitarian programming.  In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC is starting a Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program, with program strategies implemented in various locations in the Northern and Beka’a Governorates. The WPE Case Worker/Social worker is a key position in the WPE program, ensuring the provision of comprehensive and appropriate case management support services available to vulnerable women and girls, including survivors of gender-based violence in an emergency context.     SCOPE OF WORK: The WPE Case Worker/Social Worker will provide direct support and case management to vulnerable women and girls.  The case workers/social workers will be trained and supervised by the WPE Response Officer(s) to ensure effective case management and appropriate staff support and supervision.   Position objectives: Improved case management for vulnerable women and girls, including survivors of gender-based violence.   Who this position reports to: WPE Response Officer     RESPONSIBILITIES:   Grant Implementation Provide direct support and care for vulnerable women and girls (including survivors of gender-based violence), including counseling and basic case management.  Case management services will include: Assessment of needs Developing an action plan Implementing the plan Appropriate following Case closure (if and when appropriate) Provide direct age-appropriate and specialized support and care for vulnerable adolescent and girl children (including survivors of GBV), including counseling and case management.  Case management services for survivors under the age of 18 will include the above steps of case management along with: Best Interest Determination (BID) Age appropriate engagement and decision-making by survivors Do No Harm analysis   Grant Monitoring & Reporting   Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback. Participate in weekly supervisory meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care and appropriate case management   Coordination & Representation Work collaboratively with IRC logistics and finance staff as required to process Purchase Requests and Payment Vouchers As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government   Other Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs   Professional Standards All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.     REQUIREMENTS:   Degree/ diploma in Social Work, Counseling, Women’s Studies or other related field preferred Counseling and training experience with a reputable organization, including 2-3 years of experience counseling survivors of abuse or violence. Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls. Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential. Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. Ability to work as a member of a team essential. Ability to communicate in English and write clear and concise reports in English. Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel. INGO experience preferred Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well. Fluency in English and Arabic required     Travel and other requirements: Staff will be based in either the Beka’a or Northern Governorates, with some travel required between the governorates and the main IRC office in Beirut.     WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY     DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2012.  ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO irclebanon@jobs@yahoo.com   Please include in your subject : Case Worker 09-12