GBV Caseworker (Female Only) at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intends to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF provides its help in respect of cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Caseworker (Female Only)

Location: Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• GBV Caseworker will work under the guidance and direct supervision of WPE/Field Officer. She will be responsible for providing quality GBV case management services to the GBV survivors by following the interagency GBV case management guidelines.
• She will also be responsible for upholding the GBV guiding principles and the survivor-centered approach in case management. 
• She will ensure at all times a women-, girl- and survivor-centered approach throughout all activities and services and that the team provides in the women and girls centers and safe spaces; this includes ensuring the confidentiality of survivors, and respect for their wishes and decisions.

Major Responsibilities
Provide day to day PSS activities in the WGSS, based on feedback from women and girls.  This includes, but is not limited to:

• Provide age-appropriate GBV case management, including: assessment of women and adolescent girl’s needs; provide emotional support, basic, crisis counseling (and in some contexts further individual counseling); safety strategizing and risk assessing; development of action plans; support in pursuing services and support; safe, confidential and appropriate referrals in-line with the formal GBV referral pathways; providing discretionary assistance (such as transportation, dignity kit items, urgent medical cost) if in-line with internal protocols and eligibility criteria to meet most urgent needs.
• Support to conduct 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 diverse women.
• Ensure proper documentation and confidential submission of reported GBV incidences through utilization of GBVIMS case intake, action, follow up and other case management forms appropriately.
• Maintain detailed and confidential case files, ensuring they are carefully and safely stored in the in-line with the Case Management Protocol, data protection protocols, and safety and ethical standards on GBV information management; and ensuring the WPE Case Tracker remains password protected.
• Actively participate in the mandatory weekly team case management meeting at the WGSS or Office, and the individual supervision sessions with your casework supervisor (WPE Officer)
• Working with the WPE/Field Officer, regularly advocate for the provision of life-saving medical care including clinical management of rape, SAC, PAC, family planning and other SRH; and where available and of quality, work in close collaboration with the health service near the WGSS or mobile space to ensure women and girls have safe, discrete and confidential access to/from the WPE and health services via agreed upon safe and confidential referral procedures.
• 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 focus group discussions with women and adolescent girls to inform program activities; and work with the WPE team in the Center to ensure response to the evolving needs of women and girls and their communities.
• Complete monthly activity reports, according to guidance provided by the WPE Officer.
• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders for effective case management.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships

• Position Reports to WPE/Field Officer
• Other Internal and/or external contacts:
• Internal: Child Protection Focal, Program Manager.
• External:  Communities, Children, Government Departments & Civil Society Organizations. 

Job Requirements
Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant discipline

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in GBV Case Management.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in providing GBV case management.
• Understanding of case management forms.
• Clear understanding of and interest in the well-being of women and girls, and supporting their healing after the experience of violence.
• Understanding of the impact and dynamics of men’s violence against women and girls, and a strong interest in working on women and girls’ protection and empowerment.
• Deep understanding of women and girls’ strengths in the context of KP.
• Strong experience of interagency GBV case management SOPs.
• Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect and empathy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
• Good working knowledge of the English language; grip in the local language is a must.
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, is flexible, able to handle pressure well, and has strong communication skills.
• Be flexible; be able to work in a team, sometimes under pressure and often in an unstable security environment.
• Ability to react to emergency situation and troubleshoot crisis situation as needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
• Willing to travel to field sites as required.
• Belief in and understanding of gender equality, women's rights and empowerment.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Or 
The candidates should submit their applications at our Office in Zamfara at:
Samaru Closed B by Masallachin Maikwano,
Behind Gusau Local Government Secretariat,
Gusau, Zamfara State.

Note

• Women and persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
• Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the job location and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation. Only applicants who are indigene of Zamfara state are encouraged to apply".
• SIF is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. SIF does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.