JOB TITLE: CP Social Worker (3)
LOCATION: 

• Abyan Governorate, Zinjibar District (1)
• Abyan Governorate, Lawder District (2)

REPORT TO: Protection Assistant 
STATUS OF CONTRACT: 9 Months
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 25/06/2025

ABOUT FMF:

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.
*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.
*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

The CP Social Worker will conduct all steps of the case management process for an assigned number of individual children vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect, and violence and their families in this process and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and quality delivery of interventions.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CP Social Worker ensure the identification, assessment, and response to children at risk. Utilizing Best Interest Assessments (BIA) under the Best Interest Procedures (BIP), social workers will evaluate the needs of high-risk children, develop tailored case plans, and coordinate appropriate interventions. They will provide direct support, facilitate referrals, and continuously monitor service provision to ensure children receive the necessary care and protection. Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) will be identified through self-referral, inter-sectoral project referrals, and external partner referrals.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the project staff, partners, and work closely with health, Nutrition, and GBV team to cultivate collaboration and also report directly to the line supervisor.
• Provide individual case management for children and ensure accurate documentation of case files based on CM steps, related tools, and procedures, while providing ongoing support to families.
• Participate and support the identification of children harmed or at risk of harm.
• Provide input for weekly and activity reports.
• Directly communicate efficiently with other caseworkers to advocate, collaborate, and make referrals according to the best interests of children.
• Supervise the activities related to individual case management for persons of concern 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 ensure to keep complete and well-organized records.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compilation of Case Management following case management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• A high school or any other subject or any related field.
• 2 years of experience working with I/NGOs in the CP protection field, with prior seniority of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge and skills of computers and prior experience working with smart data collection tools such as KOBO and respect for the confidentiality of data and information.
• Proven understanding of working with Adolescents, children, and particularly vulnerable children.
• Validated understanding of working with children particularly vulnerable children.
• Personal qualities: Team leader, flexible, strong interpersonal skills with children, and caregivers, analytical skills, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural settings.