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Posted on 07 Aug, 2022
Closing on 21 Aug, 2022

Job Description

Job Title: WPE Mobile PSS worker (1)    
Band/ Level / Grade:  9A    
Department: WPE    
Location: Khanfer -Abyan            

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of IRC Yemen WPE Mobile Response Officer and based in Abyan the WPE Mobile PSS Workers will be responsible for the providing quality case management and psychosocial support services to the women and girls and work in collaboration with the health system to provide well-rounded care to survivors of GBV. The WPE program works in close collaboration with all of the IRC team and local partners.   

Responsibilities:

In collaboration and under the direct superovulation of WPE Response Officer, the Case Worker will:

  • Provide individualized, age appropriate comprehensive case management using IRC WPE standards and the in line with the GBV Guiding Principles (Respect, Safety, Confidentiality, Non-discrimination).  When appropriate, this may include accompanying survivors to a referral point.
  • Assist the Mobile Response Officer in the mobile team to provide appropriate PSS activities in a safe area to communities on a weekly basis.
  • Provide accurate information on the referral pathway
  • Use the survivor centered approach and help empower people seeking assistance
  • Monitor how the GBV referral pathway is working and advocate in the field for improved referral systems as needed.
  • Coordinate a positive referral pathway with other actors  
  • Inform the Mobile Response Officer of needed supplies on the mobile team.
  • Work with the Adolescent Girls Assistant on an appropriate weekly curriculum for adolescent girls.

Requirements (Qualifications, Skills and Abilities)

  • Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or other related area.
  • Working knowledge of English language preferable. 
  • Minimum one year professional experience in implementing social work or case management activities  
  • Proven ability in case management or social work
  • Excellent knowledge of the working environment
  • Personal qualities: Empathic, Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
  • Computer literacy is desirable
  • Deep understanding of Gender Based Violence, women’s protection and empowerment in the context of Yemen 
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, including computer skills  

Work Environment

  • Based in Abyan with 100% travel to field.

Professional Standards

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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