Social Worker-Formal Safe Space Manager will support the implementation of the DREAMS project through mobiliiization, sensitization, and empower other AGYW through personal experiences, lessons learnt and testimonies in assigned districts to ensure that such girls are Determined, Resilient, AIDS Free, Mentored and Sate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage the daily operations of the Formal Sate Space, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients. Provide individual and group counseling services to clients, using evidence-based appiiiroaches
Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized support plans for clients
• Collaborate with other teams and organizations to ensure comprehensive support services for clients.
• Supervise and support a team of social workers, counselors, and support staff
• Develop and implement program
• activities, including life skills training and empowerment programs Ensure accurate and timely reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities and outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Ensure the program meets organizational and international standards, including Sphere and GBV guidelines.
Required Education, Knowledge and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration, Counseling, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of gender-based violence, trauma-informed care, and survivor centered approaches Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skil
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google Sulte.
• Certification in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Experience managing programs and teams in a humanitarian or development setting.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations related to gender-based violence
Other desired attributes:
• Fluency in local languages and English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines
Physical Abilities:
• Ability to reside in Luwero
• Supervisory Controls: The individual will serve under the immediate supervision of the Technical Advisor Youth and Gender (DREAMS)
Contract Tenure: 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funding.
Candidates who wish to join Lugazi Diocese should send their updated CVs and cover letters to apply@jobsportal-career.com with subject heading “POST APPLIED.” and apply online. Deadline for Application is 30 July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.