فرص عمل لدى الهيئة الطبية الدولية: مطلوب اختصاصيين/ت في العمل الإجتماعي

JOB SUMMARY: The social worker is responsible for preparing and conducting PSS activities, and overseeing the awareness raising activities and  the work of the outreach volunteers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Promote and introduce the International Medical Corps (IMC) integrated approach to GBV services to institutions, centers, PHCs and individuals. 
•    Plan and conduct psycho-social support sessions to beneficiaries at the WGSSs, the primary health care centers, the community centers and outreach field level. 
•    Identify opportunities for awareness raising, whether at a community center or other safe space. 
•    Organize focus group discussions on relevant information when needed. 
•    Conduct safety audits at the community level
•    Engage men and boys within the GBV-IMC Program and promote Gender Equality. 
•    Contribute and regularly update service mapping of service providers within the area of intervention to ensure that GBV caseworkers are informed of all relevant and available services.
•    Ensure safe identification and referral for beneficiaries including GBV survivors to the GBV case managers.
•    Attend IMC and other requested trainings and meeting when available or requested in coordination with GBV Program Officer and/or Program Manager.  
•    Prepare and submit reports and documentation for activities in timely manner and report directly to GBV-Officer.
•    Plan, monitor, and follow up the work of outreach volunteers on field.
•    Conduct any other programmatic activity as requested by the GBV officer

Reporting
•    Monthly quantitative and detailed qualitative reports.
•    Ad-hoc reports of any incident or new trends.
•    Coordination meeting minutes
•    Other reports as requested

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

JOB REQUIREMENTS *

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Typically, a Bachelor’s degree in Social work or related fields (psychology, sociology, social animation etc.). Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Experience in the field of social work
• Knowledge of, respect and empathy for the communities we are working with
• Commitment to advancing women rights and women empowerment. Very good listening and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills. Good facilitation skills – capable of managing and facilitating group discussions with program participants
Desirable
• Experience in working closely with community members throughout a program cycle.
• Previous experience working in a  GBV program. 
• Previous experience working in MHPSS is a plus.
• Experience in or understanding of program accountability principles 

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL OR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Arabic and English

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.