Job Description
About the Organization
Development for Peace Organization (DPO) is an Ethiopian non-profit organization established in 2020 with a mission of striving to meet the humanitarian and developmental needs of societies regardless of race, color, religion or cultural background. We are legally registered to work in Ethiopia (Reg. 5164) as National NGO and as INGO in South Sudan (Reg. 4178), Somalia (Reg. NGOD/Moifar0422/022) and Kenya (OP.218/051/22-400/12732); it is also processing its registration in Yemen. We are currently seeking an experienced Case Worker to join our mission-driven organization
Job Purpose
The Case worker reports to the Regional Coordinator and he/she serving as a liaison between disadvantages people and the organization through assessing and compiling cases and case reports by incorporating relevant information for providing the required support.
Job Requirements
Education:
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Experiences
Minimum 3 years professional experience in a similar position, NGO Experience is Preferable
Experience with supervision roles for tasks of a similar nature to this assignment
Proven experience in project management, budgeting and record keeping
Duty Station: Gambella Region- Luakdong Camp
Quantity Required : 2
Salary: As per the organization scale
Report to: Regional Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities
Interviewing clients to assess their situational needs
Determining which services and assistance are necessary
Providing support, guidance, and counsel to families in need
Monitoring visits between at-risk or fragile children and family members
Motivating individuals to participate in rehabilitation programs
Filing, maintaining and updating case history reports
Serving as a liaison between the client and social, financial, health and legal services
Developing a plan of action to improve the client’s well-being
Planning regular follow-ups to assess progress and additional needs
Reviewing and modifying plans as circumstances change for the individual
Works with families to develop a safe and healthy environment
Discusses personal issues with troubled family members like money management, personal relationships, etc
Skills & Competencies
Must be socially perceptive to work with individuals who have difficulty expressing their needs
Knowledge of crisis-intervention methodologies
Proven coordination skills to connect individuals/families with relevant services
Ability to compromise, negotiate, and work well with others
Must have strong communication skills
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Must be an active listener and have good writing skills
Must have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Must have strong decision making skills
Must have good computer and keyboarding skills and the ability to manage databases
Managerial Competencies
Language Requirements
Position Competencies
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates shall fill out this form THIS LINK and submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable updated resume as a Merged PDF file through recruitment@devforpeace.org
Note: Use "Case Worker" as the subject line of application letter
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply!
DPO is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages all candidates to apply to join the organization, regardless of gender, nationality, religious/ethnic heritage, or disability.
DPO has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, authority abuse, and discrimination. DPO follows the principles of UN Child Protection. As a result, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to thorough reference and background checks, as well as being expected to conform to these standards and principles.
