Case Worker

Caseworker – Norwegian Church Aid (Iraq)

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 ISIS.

NCA Iraq is implementing a Peace building 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 peace building.

NCA implements its GBV programs in (Alqosh, Bashiqa, Sinjar Town, Sinjar Mountain, Sinuni, Hatra, TelKaif/Mosul, and Baaj)

Information about the position: NCA in Looking for a GBV case worker to implement activities and support the enhancement/ expansion of the women safe spaces in Ninawa governorate (Hatra and surrounding villages).

1. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Case worker at Hatra:

Case Management Support:

• Support counselling and general case management services for GBV survivors in Hatra and surrounding villages.
• Ensure regular monitoring with follow-up and reviews progress of GBV cases.
• 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 psychosocial counselling conducted and submit it to GBV Officer.
• Prepare monthly individual work plan and submit to GBV Officer.
• Offer awareness on various GBV topics together with Community outreach workers.
• Ensuring a timely refer GBV survivors to the most appropriate services available (medical care, mental health and psychosocial support, legal counselling and assistance, safe shelter, education and livelihood opportunities) according to survivors needs.

Support to Mobile Team:

• Conduct interviews, needs assessment.
• Develop in collaboration with the team, individual case management action plans.
• Ensure the implementation case management process, referrals, follow-up and case closures (if and when appropriate) in a timely manner.
• Conduct home visits with assigned area as per approved monthly work plan.
• Develop services mapping and functional referral pathways.
• Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of vulnerable and women and girls at risk. This is the same as in the community outreach worker.
• Build and maintain partnerships and collaboration with other GBV partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Refer Link sever cases to the Psychiatrist, psychologist for mental health support or to other relevant actors, collaboration with GBV
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by GBV Officer from time to time.

2. 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 Kurdish and Arabic 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.
• Familiarity of monitoring & evaluation (M&E) instruments & documents is preferable.
• 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.

We offer

• Service contract.
• Transportation to field visits. 
• Monthly mobile credit card.

– Closing Date (16.02.2022)

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

Notes :

– please mention the vacancy title : Case Worker  in subject box in your email.

– Email Without vacancy title will not be considered.

– Email after the closing date will not be considered.