JOB TITLE: GBV Social Worker (2)

LOCATION: 

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

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The GBV social workers will ensure that vulnerable women and children receive multisectoral case management services, which include timely and appropriate referrals to necessary services based on the complementary principle and the informed consent of the individuals. Also, working in collaboration with the health system to provide comprehensive care to survivors of GBV.   

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Provide individualized, age-appropriate, comprehensive case management.
•  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  
•  Provide input for weekly and activity reports.
•  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 GBV 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 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.
•  Deep understanding of Gender Based Violence, women’s protection and empowerment in the context of Yemen 
•  Strong communication and facilitation skills, including computer skills