GBV Case Worker 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 Case Worker

Location: Gasau, Zamfara (frequent travel in the targeted by projects areas/communities.)
Contract: 3 month with possible extension 

About the Project

• SIF Nigeria is implementing a project that seeks to provide support and protection to the most vulnerable women and children in Gusau LGA of Zamfara State.
• The aim of the proposed intervention is to stabilize local communities affected by the humanitarian crisis in Zamfara state through better access to basic social services and income generating activities as well as protecting women, girls and boys, including individuals or groups at risks from harm and ensuring that women, girls and boys who are exposed to protection risks are immediately referred to relevant specialized services of case management and psychosocial support through an interactive referral pathway developed.

Job Summary

• GBV Caseworker will work under the guidance and direct supervision of  program manager. 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 to uphold the GBV guiding principles and the survivor centered approach in case management.
• She will ensure at all times survivor-centered approach throughout all activities and safe spaces are provided; this includes ensuring 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-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 the supervisor (Program Manager).
• Working with the Program Manager, 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 working 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 Program Manager.
• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders for effective case management.
• Participation in livelihoods related interventions when required, and identify the most vulnerable GBV survivors for integration into IGA programming.
•   Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

• Program Manager -> Program Coordinator -> Head Of Mission 

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

• Internal: Other departments within SIF Nigeria, child protection Focal
• External:  Communities, Children, Government Departments & Civil Society Organizations. 

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 English language; grip in local language is a must.
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, flexible, able to handle pressure well, and 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 trouble-shoot 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
8th October, 2024.