Case Worker Team Leader at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices. The statutory bodies of INTERSOS, are: the Members Assembly, the Council, the Society for Auditing and Certification of Accounts.

Intersos, established in 1992, is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Case Worker Team Leader

Locations: Bama, Dikwa, Ngala, Magumeri and Monguno - Borno
Reporting to: Protection Officer
Supervision of: Case Workers

Role Purpose

• The Case Worker Team Leader is responsible for supervising and managing a team of Case Workers, ensuring that principles of case management are respected and that quality services are guaranteed to persons with protection concerns
• Support and coach Case Workers throughout the case management process and directly handle complex vulnerable cases as needed.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation and reporting of the activities, as well as ensuring the well- being and positive working environment for all members of the team. Support positive team dynamics providing support and space for caseworkers to express emotions and experiences within the case management team
• Meet regularly with Protection Officer to discuss about ongoing issues and strategy for the team.
• Flag issues concerning security and changes of environment in the field and support identification of appropriate responses.
• Supervise, support and coach Case Workers in their duties using various methods such as observation, shadowing, case file checks and bilateral case discussions and support the team in finding solutions and appropriate responses to daily challenges.
• Act as referral focal point for INTERSOS case management in the geographical area of coverage under her/his responsibility and distribute the cases between the Case Workers according to the level of experience and complexity of case. Ensure equal division of workload, timely follow up of target and flag issues of overload of caseworkers to Protection Officer ensuring proper handover between the caseworkers if needed.
• Ensure adherence of Case Workers to protection principles, Code of Conducts and internal SoPs. Conduct regular case audits to ensure that cases meet and maintain compliance with established SoPs and minimum standards in case management
• Monitor timescales for response, decision-making and follow-up through internal case management platform and according to priority of case ensuring timely and appropriate support
• Supervise the accuracy of the cases documentation through regular review of files and case management platform and provide feedback to Case Workers. Overview the proper filing and archiving of case management files to maintain data confidentiality
• Review regularly staffs caseloads to ensure the quality of the case management and the respect of the minimum standards (not more than 25 cases at a time)
• Schedule and facilitate regular case management meetings with Case Workers to discuss single cases and challenges
• Identify staff gaps and training needs and inform the Protection Officer for the actions needed
• Identify and analyse protection trends in the overall caseload for the protection programming
• Participate to external meetings and trainings about case management and to conferences with partners when required
• Respect key protection principles including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
• Contribute to regular service mapping and update of service directory
• Collect and report Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) data
• Ensure good relationships and coordination with the main service providers in the area of intervention for the identification of specific needs in order to provide prompt referral, follow up and information sharing.

Qualifications and Skills

• University Degree in a related field e.g. Social Work, Psychology or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant work experience including 1 year in a supervisory role
• Leadership, people management and development, teamwork and cooperation
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet) and Reporting skills
• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri and Hausa Languages
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player
• Must possess the ability to learn with speed and ease.
• Strong sense of responsibility, methodical and accurate with high organizational skills
• Honesty and integrity and being able to cope with stressful situations.
• Minimum one year work experience with international/national NGOs and/or local authorities in the Nigerian context;
• Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to supporting women and children survivors/ at risk;
• Respect and non-discriminatory attitude, empathy, Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and motivation to work well with local authorities, local leaders and local community;
• Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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