GBV Case Worker ( 5 positions),Job adverts in Uganda,

CARE International in Uganda seeks to recruit highly motivated and qualified development

professionals with genuine commitment to  gender equality and women and girls' rights

to fill up the following positions;

Position Title:GBV Case Worker ( 5 positions  Arua and Yumbe)

Location:Arua and Yumbe

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Organisation:CARE International

Background Information:

Career Opportunity at CARE International in Uganda  About CARE International CARE International has

been active in  Uganda since 1969 and working in the country continuously since 1979, implementing a  diverse portfolio of programs and projects  ranging from emergency services to economic development and civil society building. Our current programming targets Women, Girls and youth as well as vulnerable groups such as  the extreme poor, internally displaced people,  children to provide assistance and opportunities  for empowerment and sustainable development through addressing the underlying causes of poverty grounded on careful and thorough analysis of power relations between different groups in society and the local context in which they live and work. Our programming is guided by our core values of transformation, Integrity,  Diversity, Equality and excellence

The GBV Case Worker (GBV-CW) is  responsible for ensuring that Safe Spaces are  safe space for those seeking support. 

The GBV- CW will provide confidential case management and psychosocial support, as well as referrals  to other service providers as needed.

The GBV- CW will work with vulnerable women and girls,  those at risk of GBV, and survivors of GBV.

The  GBV-CW is usually the first point of contact for  those in need.

Job and Person Specification  (Requirements)

·         Minimum of a Diploma in Social Sciences,

·         Social work and administration, Development studies, gender studies, community psychology,

·         Adult and community education, social sciences, Education, or any other relevant academic discipline.

·         A degree in the above  fields is an added advantage.

·          Knowledge of  GBV prevention and response.

·          Knowledge  of case management principles.

·         Strong case  management experience based on survivor-centered approach.

·          Experience working with refugees and other groups.

·          Familiarity with GBV data collection system and safe and ethical guidelines.

·         Ability to work with both adult and child survivors.

Application Procedure:

Candidates who are interested in the above  jobs should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a day time telephone  contact and names, telephone contacts  and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees Only through our recruitment email ugarecruitment@care.org clearly indicating  the job title in the email subject. CVs will be  received until the 22nd December 2017.

For any questions please call our office on  0312258100/121

CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, GENDER SENSITIVE & CORRUPTION INTOLERANT  EMPLOYER

Please Note: that CARE International in Uganda does not ask any applicant payment for any recruitment process