Overview
The WPE Response Officer will oversee individual case management and Psychosocial Support activities for women and girls in Kachin, working closely with partner Caseworker/s and community focal points to provide a safe environment and referral services.
Key Responsibilities
- Jointly plan and oversee basic case management and psychosocial activities for survivors of GBV in emergencies.
- Support the development of a referral process for GBV survivors.
- Technically supervise partner caseworker(s) in GBV case management and implementing PSS related curricula.
- Provide guidance, mentoring and support to partner caseworker(s).
- Ensure cases are properly documented and stored in line with GBV guiding principles.
- Facilitate regular case management meetings.
- Seek to improve referral pathways.
- Lead psychosocial support activities and group sessions.
- Conduct caseworker skills assessment twice a year.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly work plans.
- Compile and develop a monthly activity report.
- Ensure that all response relevant financial documentation is accurately completed.
- Identify concerns related to service provision and access to services and develop strategies for addressing them.
- Support other stakeholders in identifying strategies that address the concerns and needs of women and girls.
- Coordinate closely with WPE Senior Officer and WPE Manager for advocacy issues.
- Contribute to strategic vision and planning of WPE program.
- Attend meetings on behalf of WPE program.
- Coordinate with partner staff in celebration of special events and activities.
- Serve as a focal of IRC WPE response to the external community.
Required Experience
At least three (3) years of professional experience in NGOs in community mobilization, social work, counseling, GBV case management or psychosocial program, facilitating training, workshops. Familiarity with emergency contexts and issues, particularly in Kachin State. Clear understanding of and experience related to gender, human rights, and issue surrounding violence against women and girls. Strong desire to work with women and girls and address the issues they faced. Demonstrate understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients. Previous work with or within a women’s organization, preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Social Science, Humanities, Public Health or other related fields).
