Position:  Social Worker (2 Interns)
Type of contact:  Internship
Location:   Aden 
Administrative supervisor:  Field Assistant
Technical Supervisor: N/A 
Reference:  26-04
Duration:  Till December 31, 2026, renewable based on fund availability & performance

ABOUT ADRA: 

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is an independent, humanitarian agency established for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief.  ADRA Yemen pursue a mission of changing the world by uplifting one life at a time. ADRA International serves over 100 countries and is present in Yemen since 1995. Its programs are supported by various country-based and international donors. It has presence in different Governorates in Yemen responding to 6 areas of humanitarian sectors. ADRA Yemen is undertaking programs in Yemen in the fields of health, nutrition, WASH, food security, livelihoods, and protection.

Safeguarding:

ADRA Yemen organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risks and children in the targeted communities, as well as the welfare of all ADRA Yemen representatives. ADRA Yemen expects the post holder to adhere to and share this commitment.
All necessary measures for safer recruitment would be required, including thorough background checks.

SUMMARY:

The Social Worker will support the delivery of safe space programming, psychosocial support, girls’ empowerment activities, and case referrals for vulnerable children and adolescent girls and will lead community awareness, mobilization, and protection prevention initiatives to strengthen protective environments for children and adolescent girls.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The “Social Worker” will be responsible, but not limited to:

• Support daily operation of child and adolescent safe spaces.
• Facilitate MHPSS sessions, life skills training, girls’ clubs, and peer education activities.
• Conduct menstrual hygiene awareness sessions and support dignity kit distribution.
• Identify vulnerable cases and support safe documentation and referrals.
• Maintain confidential records and contribute to activity reporting.
• Ensure safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection standards are strictly upheld.
• Coordinate closely with the Outreach Social Worker for follow-up and community reintegration. Conduct community outreach and awareness campaigns on child protection, girls’ education, and GBV prevention.
• Facilitate participatory dialogues and social cohesion activities.
• Mobilize parents, youth volunteers, and community leaders.
• Support strengthening of community-based protection committees.
• Identify and refer vulnerable individuals to the Community Center Social Worker.
• Promote safe school attendance and retention of girls.
• Support documentation and outreach reporting.
• Maintain close coordination with the Community Center Social Worker to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to the organization’s safeguarding framework, including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child protection, anti-harassment, and ethical conduct policies, ensuring alignment with international standards (e.g., Core Humanitarian Standard, UN CRC).
• Promptly report safeguarding concerns or violations through designated channels, maintain confidentiality, and participate in mandatory safeguarding training to uphold a safe, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Community Development, or related social field.
• One year of demonstrated volunteer experience in community or social initiatives.
• Strong passion for addressing community challenges affecting children, adolescent girls, and vulnerable families.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
• Good command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, inclusion, and ethical conduct.

ADRA’S VALUES:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values: 

• Connected    
• Courageous
• Compassionate