Norwegian Refugee Council Case Management Project Officer - Maternity Cover - Jobs in Ethiopia

Norwegian Refugee Council Case Management Project Officer - Maternity Cover - Jobs in Ethiopia

Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the Child Protection Officer is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives.

NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.

Job Description

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement Child Protection Case Management
  • Activities according to plan of action
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents and confidentiality
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
  • The Case Management officer is responsible to work with the case management team to identify, document and refer children that are in need of additional assistance.
  • Support database and case management team in their day to day work.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with various service providers to ensure proper referral and services for children at risk.
  • Ensure proper and regular filing and documentation of data collected by CP case workers and ensuring confidentiality and the minimum standard
    in data storage.
  • Closely follow up and review all child protection cases followed by the CP case workers through the use of supervision tool and develop system for regular supervision of case management.
  • Ensure face to face discussion with the relevant parties involved (children, care giver, stakeholders etc.)

    Qualifications
  • University degree in relevant area - psychology, social work, Sociology & etc. and minimum two years of relevant working experience as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • knowledge of English
  • Education field
  • Social studies

    Education level
  • College / University, Bachelor's degree

    Personal qualities
  • Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
  • Knowledge of the Shire Operation Area.
  • Knowledge of the Tigrigna local language

    Behavioral competencies
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect
  • Handling insecure environment

    Language
  • English

    We offer
  • Commencement: ASAP, shortlisting and Interviews will continue as applications are received
  • Contract period: 4 Months
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
  • Duty station: Adi Harush with travel to camps
    “Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as NRC offers attractive salary and benefit with on-the-job training opportunities!”

    Miscellaneous info
  • Travel: Approx. 100 days travel

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th June 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Case Management Project Officer - Maternity Cover - Jobs in Ethiopia

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