Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) coordinates the provision of
services across a broad spectrum of sectors in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. This position is responsible for conducting
BID documentation and assistance with the Child Protection activities in
Nyarugusu refugee camp in Kasulu District. This position reports to the Child
Protection Manager (CPM) and supervises 2 refugee incentive staff.
IRC
seeks to recruit qualified, energetic and committed candidates to fill the
following position:
Position: Child Protection Officer-Case Management
Supervisor: Child Protection Supervisor
Location: Nyarugusu Refugee Camp
Specific
duties:
·
Record all reported needs
of children; open cases for those in need of case management support.
·
Assess, follow up, review
and close all cases in line with International Standards and guidelines; use
established case planning tools to do so.
·
Support social workers in
delivering affective services to children.
·
Conduct interviews and
follow-up for Best Interest Determination form completion in collaboration with
the CPC-S, ensuring quality outputs.
·
Support UNHCR during the
repatriation of SCs and UAMs.
·
Carry out verification of
separated children, unaccompanied minors, and other most vulnerable children.
·
Facilitate family
reunification and fostering of unaccompanied minors.
Requirements:
·
Diploma in social work or
relevant social science with at least 1 years relevant work experience; OR at
least 3 years relevant work experience.
·
Experience working with
children, and especially vulnerable children desirable
·
Basic IT skills: knowledge
of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
·
Swahili and English skills
required. French a plus.
How to apply:
Applications
for the position must include:
i.
A
cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed
requirements.
ii.
Detailed
curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone
number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii.
ONLY
copies of academic and professional certificates.
All
applications should be sent to:
Snr
Human Resources Manager
International
Rescue Committee
P.
O. Box259
Kasulu
Email:
Joel.Bitwale@rescue.org
Applications
will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Friday, November 21st 2014. Please note that
only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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