Duration: 1 Year Contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance
The overall goal of HIAS’ global GBV Prevention and Response programming is for forcibly displaced refugee women, girls, sexual and gender minorities to pursue their potential and to access their human and legal rights, free from violence and oppression. This means HIAS GBV programming works to ensure;
(1) Forcibly displaced women, girls, sexual and gender minorities face a reduced risk of GBV,
(2) Survivors of sexual and physical violence have access to coordinated psychosocial, health, and legal services,
(3) Family, community, and institutions support refugee women, girls, sexual and gender minorities in accessing and using their rights.
HIAS uses a survivor-centered, community-based approach. Our programs consider the voices and needs of survivors and prioritize their leadership in program design and implementation. HIAS works with communities’ natural systems in order to optimize support for survivors, building partnerships to promote and protect the rights of survivors, women, girls, sexual and gender minorities. This approach enables HIAS to meet the safety, psychosocial, economic, and justice needs of survivors; facilitate their access to appropriate care; and empower communities to lead efforts that challenge beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that perpetuate or condone violence against women, girls, sexual and gender minorities in the community.
HIAS seeks to recruit a GBV caseworker who will support the project through contributing to the timely and quality implementation of GBV related activities and GBV case management for the urban refugee community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out individual case management for Gender-based violence survivors received at HIAS offices and those identified within the refugee community
Conduct field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HIAS staff and keep track of socio-environmental risks faced by GBV survivors, sexual and gender minority refugees;
Assist in qualitative assessments through Focus Groups Discussions/ Community Dialogues(Tango Talks) to better understand the risks of GBV and map out service support structure for GBV survivors
Process referrals for support services for GBV survivors to other agencies.
Conduct timely follow up on referrals and support services provided to GBV survivors, ensuring that the survivors receive the assistance recommended
Work with stakeholders to strengthen referral networks and monitor the implementation of the referral pathway survivors access to confidential, safe GBV services in a timely manner
Assist in carrying out GBV trainings for all relevant community actors on GBV topics
Implement and monitor merit based social and financial assistance informed by vulnerability assessments in individual cases in accordance with HIAS’ Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure regular updates in the Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS)
Evaluate beneficiaries’ progress and work on an exit strategies aimed at supporting client’s self-reliance
Prepare a monthly analysis on GBV key issues based on case trends to disseminate information on services available and referral pathways
Contribute in the development of project proposal, concept notes and sector publications
Perform other duties as and when required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study
Desirable Experiences
Minimum of 1-2 years previous job experience related to GBV response.
Demonstrated experience working directly with refugees who are survivors of GBV
MUST have a demonstrated understanding of a survivor-centered approach. .
MUST have experience with operationalizing GBV principles, knowledge of International humanitarian standards for GBV prevention and response.
Experience working with GBVIMS preferred (Gender Based Violence Information Management System)
Required Skills and Competences
Proficiency in English and Swahili
Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word
Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability
Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure
