Case Management Officer - Beirut

The Opportunity

Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Program Coordinator and overall guidance of the Child Protection Advisor and the Case Management Specialist, the Case Management Officer will be responsible to supervise and support caseworkers in implementing activities related to child protection case management including different vulnerabilities such as alternative care. As well as targeting vulnerable children in need for protection services and families including refugees, returnees and children in host communities. 

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

- A degree in social work, psychology or related social studies.

- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.

- 3 years of experience of working directly in child protection case management with different vulnerabilities such as unaccompanied, worst form of child labour and separated children, children in need of alternative care placement and extended families.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms in Lebanon.

- Experience in project implementation and supervision of staff. 

- 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. Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at Case Management Officer - Beirut

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.