Gender Based Violence community worker

NMO is a registered national NGO with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor No 284 Our mission is to take the lead to empower communities in Yemen through humanitarian response and sustainable development programs in a professional way through effective partnerships NMO started its activity in Yemen since 2012 and has been implementing projects in 5 sectors namely FSL, Education and Child Protection, WASH and Health ,Protection, Shelter and CCCM , and Governance and skill-building

Nahda Makers Organization does not tolerate all forms of abuse such as (exploitation, sexual assault, harassment, bullying, discrimination

Position: Gender Based Violence community worker

Job location: Aden –Mukalla

Report to: Case Management Supervisor

Position description/ key responsibilities:

·  Counsel and follow up individual cases identified during assessments or referred internally or by other agencies, and assess their needs for necessary and appropriate referrals to assistance.

·  Conduct assessment of vulnerable cases, including environmental, emotional, behavioral, and social factors as well as resources and strengths that impact the individual well- being.

·  Refer cases internally for legal assistance, cash assistance in accordance with established selection criteria.

·   Supervise the activities related to individual case management for refugees in locations of intervention, in accordance with Case Management Supervisor guidelines and with relevant tools and procedures.

·     Ensure that data protection protocol is respected and completed and well organized records.

·    Oversee the implementation of group PSS sessions, ensuring the identification of vulnerable refugees in need of additional support.

· Coordinate with Case Management Supervisor to maintain an updated service mapping and promote strong referral pathways and appropriate follow-up.

· Support the development of information awareness sessions, individual and collective PSS and recreational activities.

·  Monitor and supervise the process of identification and assessment of GBV survivors by social worker, and manage PFA activities.

·        Refer back to Case Management Supervisor for regular mentoring and coaching based on identified needs and gaps.

· Contribute to develop, implement and maintain an internal and external referral system in close collaboration with Case Management Supervisor (tools, procedures, training of the field teams, follow up mechanisms, etc.).

· Respond to the external referred cases from other humanitarian organization and ensure the cases are well assessed, referred and followed up, and ensure feedback to external organizations that refers cases to NMO.

·  Provide a weekly report to Case Management Supervisor of the referral cases managed during the week.

· Ensure smooth communication and coordination with local authorities and community leaders and other humanitarian actors on the ground.    

·  Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Position requirements

·        A high school in or any other subject or any related field.

·        2 years of experience working with I/NGOs, particularly in Case Management.

·        Strong experience working in protection in a humanitarian/recovery, complex and volatile contexts.

·        Knowledge of access to services and referrals mechanisms.

·        Demonstrated familiarity with case management principles, standards and procedures.

·        Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with different sectoral Service Providers and referral pathways.

·        Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems relevant to case management.

·        Experience in mainstreaming protection concepts within a humanitarian operation.

·        Strong organization, collaboration, representation and negotiation skills.

·        Knowledge of the area of responsibility and understanding of local communities and customary rules.

·        Excellent observation, analytical and report writing skills.

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