Social Worker at World Vision

World Vision

Position: Social Worker

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Mersa, Gazgibla - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

WVE is working closely with the government and other stakeholders to respond to the needs of Internally Displaced People (IDP) in its multi-sectoral response plan including Food and nutrition, WASH, and Protection of children and women affected by the humanitarian crises. WVE Child Protection interventions include establishing Child-Friendly Spaces in selected IDP sites and addressing gender-based violence (GBV) related needs by integrating into the other sectors to further strengthen a coherent protection response.

The emphasis of this position is on facilitating community participation and enabling children and women to access protection services to reduce their vulnerabilities and provide case management services for survivors.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist the project officer in situational assessment, operational planning, implementation, and monitoring of the IDP activities
• Provide individual and group psychological first aid/psycho-social support to children and women affected by the conflict to enable them to restore their safety, dignity, and hope.
• Facilitate consultation and discussions with beneficiary populations, making sure they are involved in needs assessment, delivery of protection/assistance, and development/implementation of durable solutions.
• Closely work with local authorities and relevant government sector (women and children affairs, education, social affairs, schools, etc.) to facilitate recovery and reiteration of the affected population
• Coordinate and manage the establishment of child-friendly spaces in collaboration with schools, local authorities, and faith leaders

Required Education & Experience:

• First Degree in Social work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or other eleven fields.
• At least one year of relevant experience in child protection and related areas,
• Knowledge and experience in Gender Based Violence programming an asset.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence.
• Awareness of or interest in community-based protection mechanisms.
• Direct case management and experience working with children and adolescents is an asset.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving

Place of Work: Mersa, Gazgibla

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only