2 Job Positions of Social workers at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 16 December 2022)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Social workers
World Vision Rwanda is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire two highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Social worker. The position will be based in Mahama Refugee Camp-Kirehe District reporting to the Education in Emergency Manager.
Purpose of the position:
To take the lead in providing child protection support and psycho-social services in the camp. She/he will participate in all coordination and coalitions with other partners in charge of Child Protection of Children and the Management of schools. In addition, effectively implement and respond to the psychosocial needs of School- going age children within and outside of the camp.
The major responsibilities include:
% of time
Activity
End Results
40
Coordinate all activities related to Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Support ECD caregivers and liaise with them to report children’s attendance daily
Distribute scholastic materials and uniforms to children in school
Provide support to children in primary and secondary education including reporting student’s attendance and dropout
Support children in the school of excellency by collaborating with their schools to meet their needs
Conduct counseling sessions for all refugee children with
Ensure support is given to ECD, Primary and Secondary education children in refugee camps
Psycho-social problems.
Support in establishing and reinforcing the school clubs
Conduct sensitization meetings for students on the importance of education
Support in career guidance for children in Primary and Secondary schools and resource allocation
School feeding support is given to refugee children in camps
Technical specifications for goods and services to procure are developed and shared and support is offered to children with special need
30
Liaise with other child protection partners in the camp to prevent, mitigate and respond to children’s risks
Do regular reporting on the progress of psychosocial and child protection support services
·Participate in child protection(CP) meetings
Should be the schools’ focal person in preventing, mitigating, and responding to child abuse, violence, exploitation, and neglect.
Child protection prevention measures put in place
Child protection cases collected and handled in collaboration with UNHCR, MINEMA, and other partners
30
Liaise with care ECD caregivers, Headteachers of Primary and Secondary schools to identify children with special needs
Report cases of children with special needs as they arise
Link children with special needs with other partners such as Handicap International
Perform any other activity as requested by the immediate supervisor
Technical specifications for goods and services to procure are developed and shared
Knowledge/Qualifications for the Role
Required Professional Experience
At least 3 years Professional experience in social work (of which 1 year is in Education in emergency).
Experience working with Refugee Communities.
Demonstrated experience in working with school going age children including children with special needs.
Strong understanding of Refugee operational context
Experience in working with and coordinating with Primary and Secondary schools and other stakeholders implementing child protection programs and Special needs Education
Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills
Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills
Fluency in English, with strong English writing skills.
Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transition.
Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
Bachelor’s Degree in Social work, Education or any related subject,
Demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education.
Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
Experience in Working with International NGOs that focus on children
Working with children, especially those in early grades of Education is an added advantage
Experience working in Education in Emergencies
Working experience in community development.
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know at [email protected](no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 16 December 2022; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All Jobs and Opportunities Published on mucuruzi.com are completely free to apply. A candidate should never pay any fee during the recruitment Process. Even if mucuruzi.com does its best to avoid any scam job or opportunity offer, a job seeker or an opportunity seeker is 100% responsible of applying at his own risk.
Check well before applying, if you doubt about the eligibility of any offer do not apply and notifie to mucuruzi.com via this email: [email protected] and remember to never pay any fee to have a job or get any opportunity, if you do so, do it at your own risk.
