Gender Based Violence Case Worker

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Social Sciences (i.e. social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, gender studies, human rights, etc.).
  
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in the provision of GBV Case management services in a post conflict situation/location.
  
• Experience supervising psychosocial programs, providing psychosocial support or case management, and/or working on gender-based violence (GBV) and women’s empowerment.
  
• Excellent communication and analytical skills and ability to present ideas effectively, in both oral and written form.
  
• Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment; good diplomatic and persuasion skills.
  
• Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made.
  

In close cooperation with the GBV Officer, the GBV Case Worker will:

• Work with the GBV Officer to develop and oversee activities for women and girls.
  
• Identify and implement timely, survivor-centered and age-appropriate case management services and psychosocial support to all clients reached by the WPE team and ensuring strict adherence to the GBV guiding principles (Safety and Security, Confidentiality, Respect and No Discrimination).
  
• Identify available services and coordinate referrals based on the wishes and consent of the survivor.
  
• Advocate with partner organizations supporting GBV survivors to provide additional confidential services to clients, in accordance with their wishes and GBV guiding principles.
  
• Utilize GBV data management tools (GBVIMS) and systems to record information about clients accessing services, in line with the principle of confidentiality, and utilize aggregate information to improve service delivery.
  
• Support the development and utilization of zone-specific referral pathway for GBV cases.
  
• Create and maintain a welcoming and safe environment through the IRC mobile teams and at the Women Centers.
  
• Support capacity building and coordination activities in zone settings, including delivering training sessions to local partner organizations on case management principles, GBV core concepts, GBV guiding principles, etc.