2 Job Positions of Social workers at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 16 December 2022)

2 Job Positions of Social workers at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 16 December 2022)

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 workerThe 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.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Social-Worker-1_R14689

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.

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