IRC WPE Case Management Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IRC Nigeria programme looking for “WPE Case Management Assistant”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 16 September 2021.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
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IRC WPE Case Management Assistant Jobs 2021
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 06 September 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of WPE Case Management Assistant to be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | WPE Case Management Assistant |
| Location | Maiduguri, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
| Application Deadline | 16 September 2021 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The Case Worker will provide psychosocial support, basic case management support to survivors of gender-based violence through individual counselling follow up support, referrals and dissemination of information on available GBV services to encourage access to services. She/he will in collaboration with the Response Officer oversee provision of psychosocial /group support, skills building, information sessions and other recreational activities that promotes social support networks and cohesion with women and girls at the women and girls’ centers/safe spaces
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support and care for adult and child survivors of gender-based violence, including counseling and basic case management. Case management services will include Assessment of needs of clients, Developing an action plan with clients, Implementing the plan with clients
- Provide physical accompaniment to GBV survivors if requested to access medical and other services according to their wishes, choices, and decisions
- Conduct direct and regular follow up of GBV survivors through home visits and based on survivors wishes and consent.
- Case closure (when appropriate)
- Conduct direct follow up of GBV survivors through home visits and regular follow up visits based on survivors’ wishes and consent.
- Ensure proper documentation of reported GBV incidences through utilization of GBVIMS case intake, action, follow up and other case management forms appropriately.
- Follow GBV guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, and safety/security and non- discrimination while providing services to women and girls.
- Monitor how the GBV referral pathway is working through making direct follow ups with other organizations that are providing services to survivors.
- Conduct and help plan and organize psychosocial/ group support activities with women and adolescent girls to meet the emotional needs of survivors, build support networks among women/girls, and promote social integration of survivors and other vulnerable women.
- Work with women and girls in the community to identify their needs, interests and priorities, and where possible, adapt activities according to these to ensure activities offered are culturally appropriate and meet the needs of women and girls.
Qualification & Experience:
- Candidate must be a graduate from a reputable institute and have at least 2 years working experience in GBV programming.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients always is essential.
- Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a member of a team essential.
- Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with survivors of all ages, background, and diversity
- Counseling and training experience, including experience working with women and girls preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment and protection through current/ previous volunteer work in women’s group, girls’ clubs or other relevant experience is an added advantage
- Ability to facilitate trainings and sessions, including group support activities with women and girls.
- Ability to communicate in English, Kanuri, Hausa and or local dialects spoken in the location
- Ability to keep records and write simple and basic reports of activities would be an added advantage.
- University Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Health, or equivalent is a requirement.
- Must be a TEAM PLAYER.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC WPE Case Management Assistant Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 16 September 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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