Job Summary
The Social Worker is responsible for managing and facilitating community-level social work activities at the district level. This role is critical in ensuring the effective implementation of project activities, including community needs assessments, data collection, community mobilization, and awareness-raising. The Social Worker will serve as the primary liaison between the project team, vulnerable community members, and government. Key focus areas include the identification and selection of beneficiaries for vocational training, as well as providing frontline case management and facilitating safe referral pathways for women and girls in need of protection and livelihood services
Key Roles and Responsibilities
A. Community Mobilization & Coordination
· Establish and maintain strong, trusting working relationships with target communities, community leaders, elders, and local government offices.
· Facilitate regular coordination meetings between project staff, local authorities, and community members to ensure smooth, transparent, and culturally appropriate project implementation.
· Organize and lead community awareness sessions and outreaches on topics such as children's rights, GBV prevention, and community resilience, utilizing Behavior Change Communication (BCC) models.
B. Assessment, Data Collection & Beneficiary Selection
· Conduct thorough, participatory community needs assessments to identify the most vulnerable women and girls.
· Manage the transparent selection process for beneficiaries targeted for vocational skills training, case management, referral, and PSS services.
· Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential data collection and documentation in line with project M&E frameworks and data protection policies.
C. Case Management & Referral Pathways
· Identify vulnerable individuals requiring protection or specialized support and provide frontline psychosocial support and basic case management.
· Identify, establish, and strengthen safe and effective referral mechanisms for survivors of GBV or those in need of legal, medical, or specialized protection services.
D. Reporting & Team Collaboration
· Gather feedback from local leaders and beneficiaries regarding project activities and promptly share structured reports with the Project Team Leader.
· Collaborate closely with the broader project team (including M&E, Case Manager, and admin and finance in charge officer) to ensure integrated and coordinated service delivery.
· Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the overall objectives of the project.
