Child Protection Case Worker

• Country: Mistra, Libya
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: IRC
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Provide individual case management for children in and around the project location in accordance with all case management steps.
Ensure the correct documentation and compilation of Case Management forms in accordance with all case management steps and related tools and procedures.
Provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems.
Participate and support the identification of children harmed or at-risk of harm.
Provide input for weekly and staff activity reports.
Directly communicate effectively with other caseworkers and service providers to advocate, collaborate and make referrals according to the best interests of children.
Regularly attend case management meetings and relevant case conferences at field level
In addition to the case management team, collaborate closely with other members of the Child Protection team, ensuring smooth coordination and referrals.
Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
Actively engage in all capacity building opportunities including formal training, on the job coaching and peer to peer sessions.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.
All IRC staff are required to adhere to The IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.
Report supply/material needs to the CP Officer
Support Information Management Officer on reporting and provide timely inputs for the project indicators and reports as requested.
Attend the regular weekly and monthly team meetings and provide inputs regarding the achievements and challenges at the field level
Undertake other tasks as requested by the line manager. (The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.)

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Position Reports to: Child Protection Officer
Position directly supervises:  N/A

Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: CP Caseworker, WPE Assistant and WPE Officer, Community Volunteer Volunteers, IRC’s Health Teams, Supply Chain, Access, and Security Focal Points
External:  Local stakeholders, community leaders, Local NGOs and INGOs in coordination/collaboration with the Child Protection Officer

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education: 
University degree or Diploma in relevant studies (psychology, social sciences, social work, education) is preferred
Work Experience:
Former experience in teaching or assisting children is preferred
A previous humanitarian experience with a CSO, NGO, or UN is preferred
A former experience with an international organization is desired.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Familiarity with the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.
Experience with working with vulnerable populations and especially with children.
Excellent communication skills with adults and children.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to form and implement systems and procedures and ensure their adherence.
Proven computer literacy skills.
Ability to work under difficult working conditions.
Ability and willingness to work and travel in remote areas.
Ability to work with a broad spectrum of people successfully and professionally.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic languages.

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