Case Worker at Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) - 4 Openings

Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) is established in 2018 as registered NGO with Head Office in Maiduguri - Borno State, with offices across Yobe and Adamawa state. We have been visible in Borno Adamawa and Yobe states implementing projects in Education, Protection (Child /GBV), WaSH, Nutrition, Empowerment/Livelihood, Governance and Peace Building. Our approach is aligned with our mission to enhance services delivery and empower citizens, through our Humanitarian, Development, and peace building nexus (HDP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Case Worker

Locations: Madagali & Michiki, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
No. of positions: 4
Reports To: Protection officer
Duty Station: (Madagali& Michika)
Contract Term: 1-year fixed term (3 months probation period)

Job Description

• Provide individual case management for children in communities in assigned coverage areas
• Provide support for families, and fosteralternative care systems.
• Monitor CP trends within communities and report weekly.
• Ensure regular communication with the CP/CM manager for updates on achievements and challenges
• Effectively communicate with other caseworkers, government social workers and, service providers as part of providing individual case management.
• Regularly attend case management meetings at the field level
• Build strong relationships with Child Protection Committee members for identification and referrals

Job Essentials / Specification

• Demonstrated understanding of information management principles, tools, and systems, knowledge of and experience in using the IA CP IMS is an advantage.
• Good computer skills such asMS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• The ability to effectively communicate with children
• The ability to adapt and work under pressure and strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to facilitate group psychosocial activities with children and caregivers with an understanding of group dynamics and processes
• A learning attitude and willingness to increase skills and knowledge in the protection of adolescent girls and boys
• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well.

Language Skills:

• English, Hausa, and any local language of the community

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, GBV, VAC, and Fraud. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• CATAI does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2024.