GBV Case Worker at Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO)

Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO) is an impartial, neutral and independent Non-Governmental Organization whose mission exclusively established to promote life in underserved communities through empowering communities to know and protect lives including their environment towards ensuring safe habitation through participatory methodology. Established in Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach was established in 2010 but was incorporated in the year 2011 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). LESGO exists to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Case Worker

Location: Madagali, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The GBV Caseworker will be responsible for providing direct support and case management to survivors of GBV.

Responsibilities
Service Provision:

• Provide age-appropriate and survivor-centred GBV Case Management services to survivors of GBV and vulnerable women and girls, in line with the Inter Agency GBV Case Management Guidelines, including assessment of survivor’s needs; basic counselling; support to develop and implement a care plan; support to develop and implement a safety plan; and support to access services additional services in line with clients’ wishes.
• Coordinate closely with the Protection Officer and MHPSS Officerto seek support when required.
• Provide information on available services and support survivors’ informed choices through referral, accompaniment, service coordination and follow up, and participation in referral systems/pathways.
• Carefully document service provision and maintain case files.
• Adhere to strict data protection and information-sharing protocols to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and safety of survivorsCoordination, Advocacy and Representation.
• Coordinate with other service providers and community focal points to strengthen access to services and build support for survivors.
• Organize case management meetings, as required, with other service providers.
• Support referral systems/pathwaysSecurity and Conduct
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners.
• Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences; Psychology, Community Health, International Relations, Law, Community Development or relevant Social Sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience in GBV programming, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.
• Demonstrated familiarity, respect, and empathy for affected populations
• Commitment to championing survivors
• Good interpersonal and advocacy skills
• Very good listening and communication skills
• Familiarity with government and NGO service providers preferred
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges
• Fluency in English and hausa languages
• Female-only position.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2024.