GBV Case Worker - Bekaa Midway House

JOB TITLE: GBV CW – Mid-Way House 

ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. “Ending Gender-Based Violence: towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response” is an initiative aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girls empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population.

 ABAAD has a zero-tolerance policy to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

JOB PURPOSE: The GBV Case Worker (GBV-CW) is responsible for ensuring that the Mid-way House (MWH)  is a safe space for those seeking support. The GBV-CW will provide confidential case management and psychosocial support, as well as referrals to other service providers as needed. The GBV-CW will work with vulnerable women and girls, those at risk of GBV and survivors of GBV that are present at ABAAD’s Shelter. The GBV-CW is usually the first point of contact for those in need.

REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Shelter’s Coordinator 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct support and counseling to vulnerable women and girls at ABAAD

MWH

• Ensure a safe welcoming and healthy environment for mid-way house beneficiaries o Assist in the logistical preparations of all events, training, activities…etc; o Provide safe and appropriate case management and referrals to GBV survivors o Case management will include:
• Assessment of needs o Developing an action plan o Implementing the plan o Appropriate following Case closure (if and when appropriate)
• Monitoring & Reporting:
  • • Prepare  and  submit  weekly,  monthly  and  3month  work  plans  in  a  timely  manner  and incorporate manager feedback.
    • Support the maintenance of   the ABAAD’s   case management   system and   the GBV Information Management System.
    • Participate in weekly internal meetings and monthly team meetings to ensure adherence to standards of appropriate case management
    • Collect and manage data safely and ethically
    • Coordinate with and represent ABAAD at Working Group meetings
• Coordination:
  • As requested  undertake/participate  in  liaison,  coordination,  and   information  sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop
  • Continuously coordinate with field working groups for referral pathways in target areas
  • Develop and oversee activities to take place in the MWH
  • Coordinate   with   other   actors   providing   essential   services   including:   hea lth legal, psychosocial, security, shelter, both internally and externally
  • Advocate with other organizations to ensure that survivor receives best possible care
  • Build capacity of other groups – particularly community groups – to provide quality GBV prevention and response
  • Use a survivor-centered and community-based approach
  • Respect guiding principles of safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• • Degree in social work
  • Knowledge of GBV prevention and response
  • Knowledge of case management principles
  • Strong case management experience based on survivor-centered approach
  • Experience working with refugees and other groups
  • Familiarity with GBV data collection system and safe and ethical guidelines
  • Ability to work with both adult and child survivors
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to human rights and gender equality
  • Flexible pro-active attitude
  • Ability to work well as an individual and in a team
  • Ability to manage an unpredictable workload in a challenging environment
  • Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts
  • Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision
  • Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy
  • Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus
  • Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.