Summary of Essential Job Duties:
The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial care for women and girls who are victims of violence and managing GBV activities on the site he or she covers. This may also include individual counseling or other types of psychosocial interventions as needed by the program. He/She is also responsible for helping beneficiaries with psychological recovery and ensuring their reintegration into their family and/or community.
He/She also does the follow-up by using the methods and tools established by the IMC GBV program.
- Specific responsibilities and tasks
- Ensure psychosocial implementation (identification, reception, listening, support and referral) in emergency situations;
- Facilitate the participation of beneficiaries in their own care;
- Identify on a permanent and monthly basis the difficulties encountered by vulnerable women and girls and report them within the team, propose solutions and facilitate their implementation;
- Submit follow-up reports to the Component Supervisor within the required time frame;
- Participate appropriately in the monthly production of observation notes and recommendations for activities;
- Coordinate the implementation of daily activities, in collaboration with the medical staff of the medical mobile unit;
- Coordinate psychosocial care and case management;
- Conduct outreach to inform community members of available care and services for GBV survivors – including medical, psychosocial and legal;
- Identify GBV survivors in the community with the support of community volunteers;
- Ensure safety and timely access to quality medical care;
- Provide ongoing and additional psychosocial support as needed, including home visits if applicable;
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding case information, including proper documentation of new cases and storage of case notes in secure filing cabinets;
- Follow the GBV guiding principles: safety, confidentiality, respect and non-discrimination and ensure that implementing partners do so as well;
- Engage the community at all levels to build, strengthen and maintain a functioning community referral network
- Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of GBV communication activities
- Organize sensitization sessions with women’s groups in the WGSSs focusing on GBV themes
- Participate in the facilitation of training sessions and field visits;
- Capacity Building :
- Supervise and build the capacity of community mobilizers on SBCC (Social and behavior communication change) techniques.
- Support the development and implementation of the various training courses planned in the project.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Ensure accurate data collection of field activities by mobilizers
- Collate data and submit weekly reports to GBV supervisor.
- Keep accurate records of community participation during community sensitization.
- Retain flexibility to perform other duties when requested by supervisor
- Collaboration
- Participate in support in the field of psychosocial care for partner organizations, intermediaries/volunteers and leaders;
- Provide technical support to partner agents, especially volunteers, during field monitoring visits;
- Always adhere to international guiding principles and protocols for IMC and working with GBV survivors, and ensure that focal points and other field workers do the same.
- Actively participate in assessment and response missions as appropriate, including community capacity building.
- Participate in the collection of information / data for program indicators,
- Actively participate in weekly GBV team meetings as well as internal and external training,
- Collaborate effectively with heads of other programs and departments.
PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Formation :
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, sociology, gender, public health, international development or other relevant field of study, or equivalent experience.
Experience :
– Two years of experience implementing GBV programs, particularly with refugees.
– Relevant experience in the field of gender-based violence is strongly desired.
– Experience working with a national or international NGO supporting the health system in Cameroon.
– Experience of working in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment
– Experience in emergency response in Cameroon is a plus.
– Living in the Far North region is a plus.
SKILLS :
– Knowledge of standards and guidelines for GBV programming, as well as guidance on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).
– Ability to exercise good judgment, adapt to a changing environment and make decisions independently.
– Ability to work with an intercultural team
– Strong ability to work long and under pressure, to be dynamic, intelligent and proactive.
– Strong communication skills, both oral and written
– Ability to work independently and within a team.
– Essential computer skills (word, excel and internet). Ability to learn and use software used for recording.
– Ability to multi-task and adapt easily in a resource constrained environment.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and the local language (Fulfulde). Knowledge of English is a plus.
Security:
Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies.
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 :
Depending on the position, the candidate must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards. standards. If it is a supervisory position, model behavior
ethical through own conduct and monitoring the work of others; ensure that those reporting to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; monitor the compliance of those you supervise; 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.
SAFEGUARDING :
It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all staff to safeguard and protect the populations we 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 people; and any form 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 learn of any violation of the Code of Conduct and
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES :
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age , disability or veteran status.
How to apply
APPLICATION FILE : CV and cover letter and proof of diploma and training presented; employment certificates relating to professional experience; the application files with the subject “Application for the position of social worker” will be submitted no later than Friday April 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. via the e-mail address camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org
NB: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND FEMALE APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
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