Introduction to NCA:

Norwegian Church Aid is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. We are there in disasters and emergencies to provide water and critical assistance to those affected. Together with our international network and partner organisations in the ACT Alliance we can reach millions of people each year and help make a positive difference around the world. We are determined to work towards eradicating injustice, and we therefore work passionately with advocacy, long-term development in local communities and providing emergency assistance. As we see more and more people impacted by disasters, we now have an even stronger focus on providing more people with emergency relief and access to clean water. We believe that people in need must be helped, and we will not stop fighting for a just world. 

Introduction to the country office:

NCA has had a presence in Iraq intermittently since 2003.  Most recently, NCA re-opened its country office in North Iraq in 2014 in response to the crisis resulting from the invasion by the IS.

NCA Iraq is implementing a Peacebuilding and gender-based violence (GBV) program designed to facilitate the recovery and reintegration of survivors into their communities and challenge the cultural norms that perpetuate GBV. NCA also works in peacebuilding.

NCA implements its GBV programs in (Alqoush, Sinjar Town, Sinjar Mountain, Sinuni, and Mosul)

Problem Statement

Under the direct supervision of the GBV innovation Officer at NCA INGO, the case worker will respond to the GBV cases needs of IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable host populations in Mosul in Ninawa Governorate. GBV case worker will be responsible for GBV case management for girls and women in Mosul.

NCA has designed a holistic resource to support NCA Country Offices to prevent and respond to GBV issues within existing GBV programmes (focusing on humanitarian settings).

NCA Iraq is implementing a Gender-based violence (GBV) program designed to facilitate the recovery and reintegration of survivors into their communities and challenge the cultural norms that perpetuate GBV.

Information about the position: NCA is seeking a GBV / Case worker who will join our GBV program in Iraq.

Information about the contract: This is a fulltime 9-month contract with the possibility of extension.

We offer

• Monthly salary
• Mobile and Internet credit
• Office needs
• Health Insurance
• Self-care

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

Case worker:

• Support counselling and general case management services for GBV survivors in Mosul.
• Ensure regular monitoring with follow-up and review progress of GBV cases, using virtual reality devices, and integration of GBV survivors with VR sessions.
• Ensures implementation case management process, referrals, follow-up and case closures (if and when appropriate) in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports of home visits as well as virtuality reality counselling conducted and submit it to GBV Innovation officer
• Prepare monthly sessions work plan and submit to it to the GBV innovation officer.
• Offer awareness on various project services together with Community outreach workers.
• Ensuring a timely refer GBV survivors to survivors’ appropriate services available (medical care,
• mental health and psychosocial support, legal counselling and assistance, safe shelter, education and livelihood opportunities) according to survivors needs.
• Conduct interviews, needs assessment and Develop in collaboration with the team, individual case management action plans and, ·
• Ensure the implementation case management process, referrals, follow-up and case closures (if and when appropriate) in a timely manner.
• Develop services mapping and functional referral pathways. ·
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS.

• University degree in social work, sociology psychology and at least two years of relevant area work experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of multiple current research and evidence-based practices as the culture and needs of the clients vary.
• Written & verbal proficiency in Arabic and Kurdish language.
• Good understanding of the local context, especially of the IDP/ Returnees situation in Iraq.
• Understanding of core humanitarian standard (CHS), especially protection concepts & approaches.
• Good interpersonal skills, good communication, organizational & analytical skills, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to travel independently, including to rural communities, and to work long hours in project operational area.
• Ability to multitask, handle pressure, improvise, and be a good team player.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

        Personal qualities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Critical thinker, problem solver, flexibility, and creativity in planning.
• Excellent one-to-one and group communication /information presentation skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Experience working with statistical computer software packages
• Goal-oriented with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.

Closing Date (09-01-2023)

– Applicants may submit their CVs with their address to: [email protected]

Notes:

– please mention the vacancy title: (Case worker) in the subject box in your email.

– Email Without vacancy title will not be considered.

– Email after the closing date will not be considered.