Kenya: Social Worker

Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the above position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp. The Social worker will be responsible for carrying out rapid assessments of Persons with Specific Needs to inform on the appropriate support that should be provided to refugees as they repatriate to their return locations. He/she will work closely with the Head of Community Services, Rehabilitation Officer, Camp Social Assistance Officer, and other sectors in ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach is observed in the repatriation and relocation process.

Purpose of the Position:-

1. Carry out rapid assessment of Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs) at the return help desks and at the transit centers in the camps to establish individual needs and inform on appropriate support.

2. Collaborate with the rehabilitation unit and logistics department to ensure assistive and mobility devices are readily availed to PWDs as they repatriate to their return locations

3. Establish and maintain a database of PSNs assessed for voluntary repatriation and relocation

4. Supervise the Community Social workers in all their duties at the return help desks and transit centers including assessments, provision of information on services available in the camp, referring of vulnerable persons and follow ups

5. Facilitating inter-agency referrals for refugees on transit as well as carry out follow-ups and provide prompt feedbacks on referred cases to responsible agencies.

6. Working with refugee leaders and committees to ensure mechanisms are established to address and uphold respect for the human rights of all individuals and promote gender equity and inclusion of minority and vulnerable persons.

7. Implementing planned activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of LWF and her partners and donors.

8. Supervising and participating in issuing basic non food items to vulnerable persons and keeping records on all distributed NFI’s and list of bon fide beneficiaries in hard and soft copies.

9. Participating in sectorial as well as PSN related meetings in the camps including interagency.

10. Ensuring that all staff under His/her supervision observe the highest standards of the Code of

Conduct for humanitarian workers, refugee protection and prevention of sexual abuse and

exploitation of beneficiaries

1. Participate in report writing, concept notes and proposal development.

2. Collaborate with other team members in implementation of project activities.

3. Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or designate.

Professional Qualification:

• University degree in Social work, Community development, Disaster Management or Sociology with experience in working with older persons at risk and persons with disabilities.

Skills and competencies:

· Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with MS WORD, POWER POINT, ACCESS and EXCEL.

· Good knowledge of human rights.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Relevant Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressive experience as a Social Worker. Experience gained working with an International Humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili language both written and spoken. Ability to speak Somali will be a plus.

Personal Attributes:

§ High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.

§ Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place

§ Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.

§ A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance

Local residents and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Applications, CV with 3 referees, together with the supporting documents to be addressed and submitted to:

Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation, Dadaab

or send by mail tolwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com

Closing date: 30^th August 2016.

Social Worker ,Gross Salary Kes. 52,444 (With Meals & Accommodation Provided)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and female candidates are encouraged to apply.