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| Plan International |
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Job Title: Social Workers- Case Management (9 Posts)
Location: Nyarugusu & Kibondo Kigoma, 08, TZ
Company: Plan International
Location: 4 positions Nyarugusu, 5 positions Kibondo
Reports to: Case Management Officer
Closing Date: 11th December, 2019
The Organisation
Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian
organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often
suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s
girls who are most affected.
Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we
strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges
facing girls and all vulnerable children.
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We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we
enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global
levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The
Social worker ensures children’s facing significant personal adversity
improves their well-being and social engagement by working closely with
families and other agencies for referrals and ensure effective case
management.
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
- Manage case in line with SOPs
- Adhere to standard documentation processes and follow best practice guidance
- Identify individual cases through regular presence in the community and accept referrals from other agencies and community partners
- Schedule and supervise case management meetings
- Conduct initial rapid) assessments for CP cases and prioritize them accordingly.
- Responsible for developing case plans that respond to needs addressed in initial and comprehensive assessments.
- Support individual cases and provide regular monitoring of all aspects of case management services.
- Regular follow up to ensure all services and action points listed in the case plan are carried out within agreed timeframes.
Dealing with Problems:
The
position involves resolving a wide range of challenges which occur in
managing different people with different background and culture. The
position holder will be required to demonstrate attributes such as
honest and trustworthy, respectful, possess cultural awareness and
sensitivity, be flexible and demonstrate sound work ethics. S/he will
demonstrate the ability to solve problems, be creative while providing
support.
Recommended:
Communications and Working Relationships:
At field office the post holder will work closely with the emergency team staff and mostly with CPiE Specialist.
Skills specific to the post
- Participatory planning and monitoring, Understanding of emergencies with basic technical knowledge of child protection, WASH and EiE
- Proficient in team building and community work
- Use a rights-based approach in child protection
- Good written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili. Knowledge of French and Kirundi is desirable
- Community mobilization, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Proficient in computer skills and ability to work under stress and in stressful environments
Qualifications and experience
- Degree in sociology, psychology, social work or related field International Development, Social Science or related field or significant relevant work experience
- At least 2 year’s working experience in a similar role with a good awareness of current issues in the field of development, emergencies and familiarity with children’s issues in particular
- Experience in facilitating the implementation and monitoring of community managed projects with an NGO environment and ccomputer literate.
Key Behaviours
Relates to people in a friendly, open and accepting manner
Timely and accurate in executing his/her duty
Pays attention to detail
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment and Demands:
Typical working at the field with limited stay at the office
Level of Contact with Children
Mid contact: Frequent interaction with children
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
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