Protection Caseworker at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD)

Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) is a children and women’s rights national non-governmental organization supporting the Humanitarian, Development and Peace (HDP) nexus. CASFOD envisions a world where all people even in remote areas of the world hold the power to create opportunities for themselves and others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Protection Caseworker

Location: Borno

Job Role

• The Protection Case Worker has responsibility to initiate, oversee and support the implementation of child protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) strategies and activities at the camp/community level.
• The CP/GBV Case Worker will be responsible for implementing the work of and providing guidance to the Community on Child Protection and GBV activities.

Key Areas of Accountabilities

• Represent CASFOD in the field, with professionalism, honesty and commitment
• Identify child protection cases and GBV survivour for assessments, home visits and follow-ups
• Conduct assessments of children at risk and survivors of gender-based violence to determine their needs and develop appropriate care plans.
• Provide emotional support, counselling, and advocacy services to survivors, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and community organizations, to coordinate comprehensive support services.
• Conduct community outreach and awareness-raising activities to prevent gender-based violence and promote child protection.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and supervision to enhance professional development and ensure quality service delivery.
• Facilitate service mapping and update referral systems to respond to protection issues. 
• Comply with all relevant CASFOD’s (child Safe Guarding policy, code of conduct etc.) and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety and other relevant policies 
• Perform any other duties that will be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work / Social Sciences or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in child protection and/or gender-based violence response, preferably in a non-profit or humanitarian organization. 
• Strong understanding of human rights principles, particularly as they relate to gender equality and child protection.
• Proven ability to conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide psychosocial support to survivors of trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Fluency in English, hausa and kanuri is highly desirable.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality. 
• Good IT skills including g the use of Word and database software
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
• Commitment to CASFOD’s safeguarding Policy.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local language
• Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions
• Understanding of the region dynamics of the conflict 
• Experience in working in an insecure environment

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Resume outlining their qualifications and relevant experience to: [email protected] using "Caseworker Application" as the subject of the email.