DRC Child Protection Assistant - Case Worker Jobs in Tanzania

DRC Child Protection Assistant - Case Worker Jobs in Tanzania

Overall purpose of the role:

The Social worker (case management) works as part of the DRC’s team under the direct supervision of the Protection team leader and guidance support of the Protection coordinator. The role is based in Kasulu/Kibondo and shall conduct regular field visits.

The Social worker (case management) will be responsible for handling child protection activities including case management, referral pathways, parenting, and linkages based on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other job -aids that facilitate holistic case management at the household and community level.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position

Program Responsibilities

Manage child protection cases 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

Conduct initial rapid assessments for CP cases and prioritize them accordingly

Collaborate with case management officer in 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 service and action points listed in the case plan are carried out within agreed time frames

Daily registration of newly identified and other follow-up and case management-related updates in the CPIMS+ system with relevance to physical files.

Ensure that DRC global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant implementation standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC), and managed by the appropriate procedures.

Maintain a database of children identified, assessed, and supported with services within the camp

Conduct any other related activities deemed necessary by the Child Protection sector that may arise occasionally.

Data collection and reporting

In collaboration with the case management officer, s/he will track indicators, maintain, update, and analyze data on

Child case management indicators.

Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and other donor reports as per the donor requirements.

Support and work closely with CP Information Management officer and M&E on program data collection, track indicators, maintain, update, and analyze data on child protection activity and indicators.

In collaboration with the case management officer and M&E department, participate in CP rapid assessment and other CP program assessment, and contribute to the CP overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from women, men, boys, and girls throughout community mobilization and engagement.

Work with the Information Management Officer to ensure safe and ethical data collection and sharing based on agreed procedures and protocols.

Undertake additional work-related duties as agreed upon by the CP team leader and Protection coordinator.

Logistics Duties

Take care of equipment and supplies for the job.

Ensure working equipment is in good condition and replenish/repairs when out of order.

Reports immediately any security incidence/issue detected in the DRC premises.

Experience and technical competencies:

At least 1 year of professional experience in child protection, and social work in humanitarian or development programming.

Knowledge and experience in working with national government and devolved units.

Knowledge of database use and management.

Excellent writing and editing skills in English for external audiences (including governments and donors).

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Good personal organizational skills, including time management, teamwork, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure with minimal supervision.

Languages: (indicate fluency level) English – Fluent, including technical level , Kirundi & Kibembe– Basic

How to Apply

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