Protection Monitor/Case Worker (Afghan National Only)

Job Description

- Support in the follow up and management of identified protection cases; - Maintain case management files in line with the SOPs, and protection data management best practices - The caseworker, with support from the Senior Protection & Education officer, will assume responsibility to assess the level of protection risk, and respond in a timely manner to protection risks and concerns, prioritizing urgent cases - Support with service mapping to identify service providers in their areas and update service mapping on a regular basis for specialized protection cases and non-protection cases, make timely referrals to relevant sectors/service providers and follow up on whether the service has been received by beneficiaries - Participate in regular case management meetings to discuss cases, best practices, and lessons learned. - Identify cases for protection cash, individual protection assistance (IPA), and referrals. Discuss with the Senior Protection and Education officer to ensure that the identified cases meet the criteria for assistance. Ensure timely response and follow up. - Under the guidance of the Provincial project supervisor and Snr. Protection and eductaion Officer, disseminate key protection messages including on rights and available services - Provide regular progress reporting on cases to the senior protection and education Officer for donor reporting - Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

- High school or Bachelor’s degree - Experience in case management especially with IRC and previous humanitarian work experience preferred - Good communication skills, adaptation skills, ability to build relationships with communities - High standard of spoken and written Dari and Pashto (depending on location) - Basic computer skills