THE NATIONAL PROGRAM CONTEXT:
International Medical Corps is a global nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and alleviating suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Founded in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, apolitical and non-denominational organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities around the world. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to those most at risk, and with the flexibility to respond quickly to emergency situations,
International Medical Corps has been present in Cameroon since 2008 to provide assistance to the thousands of Central African refugees who have crossed the border and taken refuge in Cameroon following the political and social unrest that has taken place in CAR since 2005. International Medical Corps provides care essential health and nutrition services to more than 75,000 Nigerian refugees in Minawao refugee camp in the Far North region, according to the latest data from UNHCR and its partners.
Missions and responsibilities
Primary objective
In close collaboration with the project team, the social worker contributes under the responsibility of the protection supervisor, to ensure the technical supervision of the project activities, in particular: sensitization, recording and documentation of cases of complaints, cases of survivors GBV, community engagement and animation of community protection structures. He/she provides daily technical support and coaching to community relays and various structures. He/she provides daily technical support and supervision to community relays and the various existing community structures. It also has a duty to monitor and ensure the proper functioning of community complaints mechanisms established in the community.
Responsibilities
Specific tasks:
Involve the community in all interventions,
Ensure that all home visits and case documentation are documented in appropriate case management files or tools and maintain orderly filing, transparent and accessible to management.
Manage and assist cases of GBV survivors in the area of intervention, in particular in charge of psychosocial cases.
Provide comprehensive psychosocial counseling to GBV survivors focusing on the survivor-centered case management approach
Provide individual and group level assessment and guidance as appropriate to the situation.
Document beneficiary data accurately using all standard GBV forms and ensure they are kept in appropriate locations that only authorized persons can access.
Maintain and strengthen existing networks with other service providers, to ensure that GBV survivors receive quality services and support.
Attend job-relevant training forums.
• Responsible for directing beneficiaries to the relevant service provider using the referral pathway and inter-agency referral form.
• Educate GBV survivors by conducting awareness sessions on how GBV survivors are affected by traditional cultural practices and always prepare a topic for their session and inform their manager before leading.
• Do not share any information about GBV survivors with other service providers or others without permission from her supervisor and keep the case confidential.
• Provide technical support to local and community organizations to prevent and respond to GBV under the leadership of MINPROFF & MINAS in its locality.
• Strengthen the capacities of community structures dedicated to the community approach through coaching sessions,
• Ensure the regular collection of all data identified and recorded in the program database in collaboration with the supervisor and the MEAL team
• Send all required documents on time to his supervisor.
• Support the program team as needed as well as the supervisor and project manager for any support necessary for the smooth running of activities, including community activities, trainings and international events:
Monitoring and Reporting:
Ensure the collection of accurate data on field activities by community protection committees, community organizations, CPFF community listening centers, CMPJ, CSOs, LPC, WGSS and identified women’s associations
Compile data and submit weekly narrative and statistical reports to the Protection Supervisor;
Be flexible to perform other duties as requested by the Protection Supervisor.
Supply:
Work closely with the Protection Supervisor to prepare the purchase requisition;
Work closely with the Protection Supervisor, Community Protection Committees and Logistics to identify supplies, materials and equipment needed to implement activities;
Ensure the distribution of materials and equipment to beneficiaries in the field in accordance with the IMC code of conduct.
Representation and coordination:
With the support of the Protection Supervisor, promote and manage positive relationships with local administrative authorities, other partners, service providers and beneficiaries.
2. Education/Training, experience and skills
Education :
• University level (Bac+3) Sociology, Gender, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study, or equivalent experience
Experience :
• Two years of experience in designing and implementing GBV programs, particularly with refugees.
• Relevant experience in the field is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of standards and guidelines for GBV programming as well as guidance on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA)
• Knowledge of international humanitarian operations
Skills :
• Good knowledge of transversal protection
• Good knowledge in the field of participatory development approaches
• Good knowledge of plant and animal production
• Skills / Attitudes:
o Great capacity for human contact, diplomacy, self-control, interest in cultural differences, availability, flexibility, ability and motivation to work in a team, ability to manage stress and live in an isolated context, diligence, tenacity , determination, integrity, adaptability, sense of initiative, ease of communication, sense of responsibility, respect for the framework and teamwork.
o Autonomy, initiative and knowledge of the field of intervention
Language:
• Proficiency in the local language,
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)
3. Others:
- Security :
– Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;
– Consider the security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with other staff, community leaders and volunteers.
- Compliance and Ethics:
– Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics within International Medical Corps. To the extent applicable to the position, the candidate should fully understand and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards.
– Performs work with the highest level of integrity.
– Communicate these standards to staff, where appropriate, and partners and require them to adhere to these values.
- Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
- Code of Conduct:
In this position, the individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of compliance and ethics standards of International Medical Corps and donors , and adhere to these standards.
If in a supervisory position, the individual must model ethical behavior through their own conduct and supervision of the work of others; ensure that the people who report to him have the knowledge and sufficient resources to follow the standards described in the code of conduct and ethics; monitor the compliance of the people he supervises; apply the International Medical Corps Code of Conduct and Ethics and policies, including the Safeguard Policy and the Protection Against Harassment, Bullying, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fair; support employees who, in good faith, raise questions or concerns.
- Backup:
All staff have a shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect the populations they work with, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes protection against the following behaviors by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, at-risk adults or LGBTI persons; and all forms of human trafficking. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violation of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or the Safeguard Policy,
- Equal Opportunity:
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability or veteran status.
***International Medical Corps does not solicit any fees, payments, or other monetary transactions from job applicants. If you are the subject of any financial solicitation in connection with this recruitment, please contact International Medical Corps at the website:*** www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com .
How to apply
Composition of the application file: CV and cover letter; Proof of diploma and training presented; Employment certificates relating to professional experience; 3 Professional references; Applications bearing the words “Application for the position of GBV Social Worker” must be sent to International Medical Corps at the following email address:camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org
NB: Only pre-selected Candidates will be contacted.
For the National Director and by delegation, the Human Resources Coordinator.
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