JOB AT Plan International Tanzania -Social Worker

Application deadline 1. May

Social Worker- Youth

Other District Other Location

Details

Application deadline

2019-05-01

Business / Employer name

Plan International Tanzania

Company Industry

NGO

Job Level

Entry Level

Work Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor

Years of Experience

2 years

Description

Accountabilities

The Social Worker Should:

• Conduct interviews with Youths and adolescents at the Youth Centre to assess their situations with regards to child protection and other issues affecting their well-being in emergencies.
• Complete case management of vulnerable or affected Youths and adolescents and initiate any referral where necessary.

· Ensure that youths and adolescents are safe within the youth centre perimeters and well equipped with life-skills, and are helped to change where necessary through sharing of information and providing guidance and counselling as well.

· Give professional leadership to youths and adolescents in collaboration with other qualified practitioners to ensure effective provision of services that are gender sensitive and age appropriate.

· Provide recommendations on the best course of action for particular service for youths and adolescents in emergency settings.

· Liaise with the youth centre coordinator and make referrals to other agencies and sectors where applicable,

· Plan and facilitate the Life skills training conducted at the centre.

· Maintain records for youths and adolescents attending at the youth centre, issues raised, referrals initiated, and produce reports on a weekly and monthly basis.

· Support Plan staff with other reporting / monitoring activities when necessary,

• Help facilitate community sensitization and mobilization with the youth centre Coordinators.

· Complete new registrations of the youths and adolescents attending at the youth centre.

· Complete daily attendance list of the youths and adolescents attending various programs at the centre.

· Carry out case management and PSS activities in coordination with case management and PSS social workers.

· Perform 1-2-1 counselling and complete the incident reports.

· Ensure that the Youth centre is clean and well-organized,

· Submit new registrations and daily attendance to Youth centre coordinator,

· Daily management of the Incentive workers, vocational training instructors and music and theatre instructors working at the youth centre.

· Provide input into Youth centre Case Studies and other program activities.

Dealing with Problems:

The position involves resolving a wide range of challenges which occur in managing different people with different background and culture. The position holder will be required to demonstrate attributes such as being honest and trustworthy, respectful, possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, be flexible and demonstrate sound work ethics. S/he will demonstrate the ability to solve problems, be creative while providing support and implementing project activities.

Key relationships

At field office the post holder will work closely with the emergency team staff and mostly with Youth Centre Coordinators.

Skills specific to the post:

• 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

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

• 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.

Key Behaviours

· Relates to people in a friendly, open and acceptable manner

· Timely and accurate in executing his/her duty

· Pays attention to detail

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Frequent interaction with children, Youths and adolescents.

Physical Environment

Typical working at the field with limited stay at the office

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

5. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

6. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

7. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

The Social Worker leads and supports community based youth interventions.

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