Project Assistant - Protection (GBV Case Management)

About the role

World Vision is hiring a local, fixed-term Project Assistant for its Protection project in Luuq, Jubaland State, Somalia. Working with the Protection Officer, the Social Development & Safeguarding Advisor and the Project Manager, the role manages gender-based violence (GBV) cases, coordinates referrals to health, shelter and other services, and helps set up an information desk at MCHs for sexual and reproductive health information. The work is office-based with occasional domestic travel.

Key responsibilities

• Identify at-risk girls, boys and women, document cases and develop action plans, following the GBV case management SOP and IASC guidelines
• Refer survivors, with their consent, to health, psychosocial counselling, shelter, livelihoods or mental health services
• Provide direct, age-appropriate support and counselling to survivors, including best-interest determinations for those under 18
• Carry out Do No Harm analyses in all engagements
• Take part in bi-weekly supervision meetings, GBV/child protection coordination meetings and case conferences, and keep close contact with partners
• Document case studies and success stories, support report preparation and give weekly updates on new cases, referrals and closures
• Maintain beneficiary data confidentiality and safety

Required profile

• Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Sexual Reproductive Health, Nursing or a gender-related programme
• 2 years of experience in SGBV case management, including psychosocial counselling for survivors
• Experience with SGBV case files and documentation preferred
• Understanding of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and experience working with adolescents on such issues preferred
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power and violence against women and girls
• Local applicants only; female candidates encouraged to apply

Required skills

• Confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Emotional intelligence, integrity and commitment to continuous learning