Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Protection Caseworker

Scope of Work:
With technical support from the Protection Mainstreaming Officer, the protection case worker will assist implementation of IRC’s protection interventions in Lodwar and surrounding host communities.

Responsibilities
• Identify and receive referrals of persons at heightened risk.
• Assess risk and support clients in understanding risks relevant to their situation.
• Provide information to individuals and families about their rights and entitlements, including what services are available.
• Work with identified individuals and families to develop and implement an action plan in accordance with their needs, capacities, and goals.
• Conduct interviews to assess the needs of individuals and families.

Data and Reporting
• Ensure complete and updated documentation related to each individual case.
• Manage, file and store data, ensuring the confidentiality of the information collected
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly work plans.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and report on problems in the implementation of the programme.

Coordination
• Contribute to the maintenance of an up-to date service mapping of the service providers
• Advocate on behalf of clients to access services and support clients to effectively represent their views, needs and capacities in all meetings affecting them.

Qualifications
• Diploma or University degree in Counselling & Psychology, social work, international relations, social sciences, development studies, community development or related field.
• At least two years of experience in counselling or humanitarian assistance. Experience working within the relevant context preferred.

Demonstrate skills and competencies:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of clients always.
• Basic computer skills (Ms Office – word, excel, power point)Good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility
• Ability to work effectively with people from all backgrounds and develop strategies to address barriers faced by individuals most at risk of discrimination.

Language skills:
• Ability to communicate well in spoken and written English, Kiswahili and Ngarturkana added advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on rescue.csod.com to apply

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