Job Title: GBV Case Worker

Location: Madagali, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The GBV Caseworker will be responsible for providing direct support and case management to survivors of GBV.

Responsibilities
Service Provision:

• Provide age-appropriate and survivor-centred GBV Case Management services to survivors of GBV and vulnerable women and girls, in line with the Inter Agency GBV Case Management Guidelines, including assessment of survivor’s needs; basic counselling; support to develop and implement a care plan; support to develop and implement a safety plan; and support to access services additional services in line with clients’ wishes.
• Coordinate closely with the Protection Officer and MHPSS Officerto seek support when required.
• Provide information on available services and support survivors’ informed choices through referral, accompaniment, service coordination and follow up, and participation in referral systems/pathways.
• Carefully document service provision and maintain case files.
• Adhere to strict data protection and information-sharing protocols to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and safety of survivorsCoordination, Advocacy and Representation.
• Coordinate with other service providers and community focal points to strengthen access to services and build support for survivors.
• Organize case management meetings, as required, with other service providers.
• Support referral systems/pathwaysSecurity and Conduct
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners.
• Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences; Psychology, Community Health, International Relations, Law, Community Development or relevant Social Sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience in GBV programming, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.
• Demonstrated familiarity, respect, and empathy for affected populations
• Commitment to championing survivors
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills
• Very good listening and communication skills
• Familiarity with government and NGO service providers preferred
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges
• Fluency in English and hausa languages
• Female-only position.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter (1 page) and recent resume (Max. 2 pages) in one file pdf document format to: jobs@lesgongo.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
• LESGO provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• This is an emergency recruitment, and we are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Candidates available to start immediately are highly preferred.
• Preferably, candidates currently residing or are willing to stay in Madagali LGA are strongly encouraged to apply.