SOCIAL WORKER-CASE MANAGEMENT(X5)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Plan
is an international child – centered Development Organization whose
mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of
deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures
and adds meaning and value to their lives. Plan has been working in
Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better
access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods
and protection.
Plan
International Tanzania now invites applications from suitable,
qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions listed below to
support our response to the Burundi Refugees in the new camps Kibondo
(Nduta & Mtendeli). These positions are contingent upon approval of
funds by the donor.
SOCIAL WORKER – CASE MANAGEMENT 5 POSITIONS
Job
purpose and summary: Plan International will implement a new
programming in Nduta and Mtendeli camps – Kibondo District – Kigoma
Region to provide an improved access to protection services, essential
items, life-skills training, income generating activities,
sensitizations and recreational activities for Burundi refugee youths in
Nduta and Mtendeli camps via the youth centers. The purpose of the job
is to coordinate and ensure the effective implementation of this
component of the projects, 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.
Skills required:
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.
SOCIAL WORKERS – PYSCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT 5 POSITIONS
Job
purpose & summary: Plan International will implement a new
programming in Nduta and Mtendeli camps – Kibondo District – Kigoma
Region to engage youth and empowerment them through life-skills
training, provision of necessary livelihood inputs/trainings and skills.
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.
Skills required:
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 computer literate.
CHILD PROTECTION
Plan
International Tanzania is a child centered organization. Protecting the
rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently,
all short listed candidates will undergo a police vetting check for
criminal offences particularly relating to any type of child abuse. The
successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan
Tanzania child protection policy.
REMUNERATION
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan International Tanzania salary structure and incentive package
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Plan
International Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and
qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing
detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and
professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and
their contact. Therefore all applications should be sent through recruitment.tanzania@plan-international.org below not later than 26th April, 2016. Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted as they come in basis.
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