GEPaDC Recruitment for a Caseworker in Borno State

Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GEPaDC) is a non governmental, non-partisan, non-religious and not-for-profit organization whose goal is the “promotion of gender equality, Peace and sustainable development in Nigeria”.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Caseworker
Location: Borno
Purpose

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

Key Accountabilities

• Represent  GEPADC/SCI  in the field, with professionalism, honesty and commitment
• Give information to the beneficiaries on the services provided by GEPADC or donor agencies
• Facilitate the setup of Foster parents and referral systems to respond to protection issues
• Comply with all relevant save the children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety and other relevant policies
• Assist the Child Protection officer in carrying out interviews with children.
• Filling in the relevant monitoring tools for the individual cases management of the of UASC  and other vulnerable children accordingly
• Interview potential CP cases documenting interview prior to referral to relevant service providers.
• Implement program objectives, strategies and activities in agreement with local customs
• Identify child protection cases for assessments, home visits and follow-ups
• Mobilize community structures as required
• Participate in training courses and meetings for the community structures and fill the relevant monitoring tools
• Attend camp/community level staff and planning meetings monthly
• Identify  high priority cases requiring referrals and report to CP officer as they arise for necessary referral
• Facilitate the implementation of a mobilization strategy for community structures and target beneficiaries
• Perform any other duties that will be assigned by the supervisor.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:  When the link opens select “Caseworker” as the Position you are applying for.