Protection Case Worker - Norwegian Refugee Council
Norwegian Refugee Council
Garowe, Puntland
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Deadline Sep 25, 2024
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NRC has provided first-line humanitarian response since 2021 with multisector activities in shelter, education, livelihoods and food security, and information, counselling and legal assistance. Our focus is on supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, working in partnership with authorities and local actors. We are piloting cash-based interventions with displaced populations living in host communities. NRC offers a comprehensive response for returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC's six core competencies; Shelter, Education, Livelihoods and Food Security, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Protection from Violence.
NRC Somalia is part of NRC's East & South Africa regional operation which comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across Ten countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan and Mozambique). NRC's overall strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi-country programming and ensure quality and coordination.
The Protection Case Worker plays a crucial role in safeguarding the safety, well-being, and rights of vulnerable individuals and groups within the target locations specifically Garowe IDPs. This position is responsible for providing direct support, advocacy, and case management services to vulnerable IDPs, contributing to a coordinated and effective protection response within the context of the organization's overall program.
Contract period: 3 months contract, with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: Casual Contract
Duty station: Garowe, Somalia
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
NB: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable .
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline
Email and paper applications will not be considered.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC's work. We expect all employees to:
Location: Garowe, Puntland
Experience: 2 Years
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Protection
Qualifications: Diploma in social science, social worker, development studies, psychosocial counselling or related field of study.
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Industries: NGO
Email: nrc@nrc.no
Website: www.nrc.no
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