JOB TITLE: Social Worker (3)

LOCATION: Ma’rib Governorate, Alwadi District

REPORT TO: Community Center Officer

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 06/03/2024

ABOUT FMF:

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.

*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.

*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of direct and comprehensive case management services for individual with PwSN, CP, and GBV vulnerabilities, and will oversee and manage the implementation of individual and group psychological support sessions. The incumbent will be responsible of carrying out PSS/PFA activities and guarantee timely internal and external referrals to relevant services, follow-up of cases, and conducting awareness sessions to BNFs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Detect, counsel and follow up individual cases identified during assessments or referred internally or by other agencies, and assess their needs for necessary and appropriate referrals to assistance. 
• Conduct assessment of vulnerable cases, including environmental, emotional, behavioral, and social factors as well as resources and strengths that impact the individual well- being. 
• Refer cases for legal assistance, cash assistance in accordance with established selection criteria and partners forms.
• Supervise the activities related to individual case management for persons of concern in locations of intervention, in accordance with Case Management Supervisor guidelines and with relevant tools and procedures.
• Provide comprehensive case management services, which include the identification, assessment, development of action plans, follow-up, and closure of each case.
• Ensure that data protection protocol is respected and ensure to keep complete and well organized records.
• Oversee the implementation of group PSS sessions, ensuring identification of vulnerable PoCs in need of additional support.
• Coordinate with CC officer to maintain an updated service mapping and promote strong referral pathways and appropriate follow-up. Support the development of information awareness sessions, individual and collective PSS and recreational activities.
• Monitor and supervise the process of identification and assessment of CP, PwSN cases and GBV survivors by a social worker, and support and manage social workers in their daily PSS/PFA activities.
•  Refer back to the CC officer for regular mentoring and coaching based on identified needs and gaps.
• Contribute to developing, implementing, and maintaining an internal and external referral system in close collaboration with CC officer (tools, procedures, training of the field teams, follow-up mechanisms, etc.). 
• Respond to the external referred cases from other humanitarian organization and ensure the cases are well assessed, referred and followed up, and ensure feedback to external organizations that refers cases to FMF. 
• Supervise internal and external referrals according to established referral pathways, and work closely with the other organizations in order to ensure smooth referral and monitoring of required follow-up actions. Provide a weekly report to the CC Officer of the referral cases managed during the week.
• Ensure smooth communication and coordination with local authorities and community leaders and other humanitarian actors on the ground.    
• Timely flag out any challenges or constraints during field activities implementation to CC Officer and provide suitable solutions and mitigating measures proposed or to be implemented.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and ensure the confidentiality and privacy of beneficiaries. However, maintain weekly and monthly target report and records to ease tracking the target.
• Maintain accurate case management tracker and submit it twice a month.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A university degree in in social sciences or any other relevant subject or any related field.
•  1 year of experience working with I/NGOs, particularly in Case Management.
• Strong experience working in protection in a humanitarian/recovery, complex and volatile contexts.
• Knowledge of access to services and referral mechanisms. Demonstrated familiarity with case management principles, standards, and procedures.
• Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with different sectoral Service Providers and referral pathways.
•  Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems relevant to case management.
• Experience in mainstreaming protection concepts within a humanitarian operation.
• Strong organization, collaboration, representation and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the area of responsibility and understanding of local communities and customary rules.
• Excellent observation, analytical and report writing skills.
• Native Arabic and strong English skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge and skills of computer and prior experience working with smart data collection tools such as KOBO.
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of FMF.
• Be available for regular trainings provided by FMF and support in identifying staff training needs.
• Respect confidentiality of data and information.
• Attention to details and ability to communicate professionally and effectively – practical and problem-solver.
• Able to ensure quality delivery in stressful environment, punctuality and respect for rules and procedures, and to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

NOTE: Applicants are requested to apply as soon as possible; the interviews will be done in a rolling basis.

HOW TO APPLY: 

• The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, March 6, 2024 
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by (CLICKING HERE) 
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.