Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker at Malteser International

Your Responsibilities

• Provide support in the coordination and supervision of all the activities in Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS)
• Maintain daily contact with the community based social workers/monitoring Officers to gather information on cases requiring support
• Provide appropriate and timely case management by creating a climate of trust and care, conduct introduction and first intake assessment, case action planning and implementing the action plan steps, case follow up and case closure as per agreed standards
• Provide basic emotional support (based on the IASC MHPSS guidelines pyramid) for each case and for their close family members, as required
• Conduct individual assessments for the provision of material assistance, NFI and dignity kit or/and transportation costs for medical treatment, as required
• Refer clients to appropriate services and when necessary, directly accompany them to different service providers
• Lead weekly internal case management meetings and make prompt reports/bring to the immediate attention any case of special/emergency needs to the Protection Officer
• Contribute to the service mapping assessment in the target areas and support the development of referral systems with different service providers.
• Develop good relationships and coordination with service providers and community stakeholders to improve identification and provide adequate referral information.

General:

• Participate in office work with colleagues as a good team player
• Be an active role model for the population, by adhering to a healthy personal behaviour and lifestyle
• Maintain a non-judgmental and supportive attitude towards colleagues and beneficiaries regardless of their background, political affiliation, or religion.
• Take responsibility in representing Malteser International towards the local population, authorities and other (I)NGOs
• Adhere and respect Malteser International guidelines and codes
• Carry out additional tasks as reasonably requested by the supervisor

Your Profile

• Applicant must possess a minimum of National Diploma qualification in the role of Law or any other related discipline in the field of Social Sciences
• Minimum of two (2) year work experience with international/national NGOs and/or local authorities in the Nigerian context with the same position with at least
• Sensitive to gender equality and GBV issues, commitment toward diversity and inclusion
• Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems
• Excellent communicator, understanding of cross-cultural and sensitive issue and excellent listening skills and good knowledge of computer (Word and Excel, MS outlook and teams) is a must
• Ability and motivation to build networks of trust with the community and work well with local authorities, local leaders and the local community
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri and Hausa Languages is a must and applicant must be indigene/resident of Mashamari.

What We Offer

• Salary according to Malteser International's salary grid; qualification and experience, health Insurance package.