Country: Somalia
Closing date: 24 Sep 2018
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Vacancy reference no.:
VAC-1833
Position:
Social Workers
Place of performance:
Baidoa, Somalia
Contract duration:
up to 3 months (@21.75days/month)
Starting date:
1-Oct-2018
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Our client and Federal Government of Somalia’s National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants are seeking experienced Social Workers to provide comprehensive support to beneficiaries in our Baidoa center. The position sits within the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants and is co-managed by the South West State government and our client with dual reporting requirements.
Under this advertisement our client and its SWSS government partner seek to hire four positions
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
The Social Worker will play a pivotal role in the Baidoa Center through helping the beneficiaries to develop individual plans. Each Social Worker will have an assigned caseload and will be the key worker responsible for overseeing the case management process form entry to exit. This will include coordinating the various services that will constitute the rehabilitation process, linking individuals to families and communities, and identifying external service providers in accordance with individual care plans with the goal of reintegrating according to defined Exit criteria.
Expected output:
- Conduct interviews with individual at intake and complete registration process and documentation
- Undertake initial needs assessments and document outcomes in case files - including identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, risk and protective factors
- Develop individual care plans in collaboration with other sectors and service providers in the centre which will meet specified standards and timescales - this will include creating Personal Education Plans (PEP)
- Maintain accurate case files including regular updates and progress of individuals against goals and objectives detailed in care plans and use information to prepare reports for the Exit board
- Provide information regarding the entry and exit procedures and support services available to defectors and their families
- Ensure awareness of and compliance with safeguarding policies and practices
- Liaise with, and make referrals to, other service providers both internally and externally
- Coordinate case reviews and case conferences
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings regarding, education, VET, psychosocial well-being, and health including mental health
- Facilitate access to and contact with family including visits and outreach support services
- Identify and facilitate linkages to community-based support mechanisms to optimise sustainable reintegration on exit as part of care plans
- Identify options for reintegration alternatives including resettlement for individuals who may not wish to return to communities of origin
- Provide psychosocial support including guidance and basic, culturally appropriate, counselling services including screening and referral to specialist service providers as needed/appropriate
- Participate in training, supervision and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Recommend and contribute to making decisions about the best course of action for a defector in line with individual care plan goals and Exit and criteria
Project reporting:
• This project reports to the Project Manager
Team management:
• This role does not have team management responsibilities
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Diploma in Diploma in relevant field, i.e. Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Teaching, Healthcare And Community Development.
Work experience:
§ Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Healthcare experience.
Geographical experience:
§ Minimum of 5 years of experience in Africa (essential).
Languages:
§ Fluency in English and Somali are essential.
Key competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticism.
• Client Orientation – maintains high customer service standards at all times.
• Performance Management – identifies ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Professionalism - displays mastery of the profession and conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment.
Other relevant information:
Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates. The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Interested candidates please apply before the 24th of September 2018.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (click here). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-1833.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.