Background:

Harikar NGO is a neutral, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization established on 30th May 2004 by a group of social activists. Harikar NGO as stated in its mission statement strives toward the fulfilment of human and women rights in Dohuk Governorate as stipulated in the new Iraqi constitution of 15th October 2005. Harikar is committed to- within its resources- contribute towards the achievement of the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals. Harikar believes in human rights, the right of every person to reach his/her potential without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, social segment and ethnicity. Harikar strives to achieve social justice especially among the marginalized vulnerable groups and works towards eliminating all forms of discrimination against women by promoting their capacity to fully participate in community development. Harikar has been able to successfully carry out more than 80 projects, through funding from various partners including UNFPA, RRT/PRT, UNHCR, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNOCHA, Diakonia, UNDP, UNOPS, IRD, Mercy Corps, CARE International, ASB, GIZ, Acted, IRC, IRI, NDI, SCF-UK, Mission east, ICSP and others.

Job Summary:

Under the overall supervision of the WSC Manager, the Social Worker will conduct and supervise direct implementation of GBV prevention and response activities. She will supervise a team of community mobilizers to effectively Implement, Monitor & Document GBV Prevention and Response activities targeting vulnerable women and girls. The scope of the work would include basic Psychosocial Support and Counselling to the persons of concern, volunteer staff supervision, development or adaptation of training & monitoring tools, training community members, monitoring programmes progress and making adjustments as necessary with prior consultation with the direct supervisor.

Reports to:  Case Manager

Supervises: Community mobilizers                                              

Key Responsibilities:

1. Basic Psychosocial Support and Counselling

• Provide Comprehensive Psychosocial Support and counseling to GBV and non-GBV cases.
• Provide assessment and counseling both at individual and group level as the situation demands.
• Ensure all work with GBV and SGBV survivors is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
• Assist the WSC Manager in accurately updating the GBVIMS.
• Participate in the interpretation of the analyzed data on trends and work with WSC Manager to disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of the case management monitoring tools and systems and ensure that all staffs that are required to utilize it are trained on the correct way of handling the systems.
• Participate in the preparation of accurate reports for all Psycho-Social related activities.

2. COORDINATION AND NETWORKING

• Maintain and strengthen existing networks through other service providers at the camp or non-camp levels, to ensure that survivors receive quality services and support.
• Identify new networks to work with to ensure wholesome support to the clients.
• Work in close collaboration with the community mobilizers/Volunteers and Community leaders to ensure on-going needs of at-risk groups, women and girls are being met in the outreach related activities.
• In collaboration with other partners, design psychosocial interventions within the refugee/IDP community focusing on the psychosocial needs of adults, youth and children.
• Assist in development of referral networks between partners implementing GBV programs in the implementation of referral pathways.
• Participate in conducting trainings for partners on relevant organizational development areas and support peer learning between HARIKAR and other partner agencies.

3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH

• Conduct sensitization, dialogue and mediation sessions with the wider population about issues of trauma and GBV.
• Facilitate formation of support groups for survivors of SGBV and other vulnerable groups.
• Identify and strengthen Community structures through engaging community leaders, women and youth groups as well as other stakeholders to ensure that the survivors receive adequate support at the community level.
• Support the case manager and Volunteers, in dissemination of relevant information during the Community GBV prevention forums and meetings.

4. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

• Assist in preparing daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, progress notes, and treatment plans on time.
• Use appropriate data collection tools and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with the volunteer staff to ensure quality reporting.
• Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of external trainings for various target groups.
• Ensure Humanitarian Accountability Principles are mainstreamed in the day to day project implementation.
• Attend training forums relevant to the job.

5. STAFF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

• Provide supervision to the community mobilizers/volunteers and ensure effective provision of Psycho-social services.
• Conduct continuous performance evaluation for the volunteers.
• Engage in quality self-care through regular debriefings, and other shared sessions.
• Conduct regular formal and on-job training and mentorship to community mobilizers /volunteers on areas related to Case Management, Counselling and other related topics to enhance professionalism.
• Conduct regular case conference meetings with the community mobilizers /Volunteers both at individual and group levels.
• Organize for regular capacity building forums on GBV Case Management and Therapeutic Counselling techniques for staff.

6. PERFORM ANY OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED TO BY the SUPERVISOR

Organizational Representation

• Develop and maintain contacts with all relevant stakeholders including government, security forces, partner organizations.
• Cooperate with government institutions, non-government organizations, and the local community;
• Regularly attend cluster coordination and other relevant meetings;
• Represent the project/program in front of relevant stakeholders;
• Regularly share information on lessons learnt in the field.

Remarks:

All Harikar policies, guidelines and checklists are an integral part of this Job Description and must be implemented e.g.

• Harikar operational guidelines and Policies.
• Guideline prevention of corruption.
• Guideline on PSEA.
• Harikar Code of Conduct
• Checklist for procurement documents filing for supporting documents

Requirements:

Education Background

* The applicant must hold a University degree in psychology or sociology.

* Minimum one year of experience in a relevant position in NGOs is preferred.

* Applicants from Zakho and nearby areas are preferred.

Knowledge

• 
  Strong working knowledge (spoken, written and reading) of English, Arabic and Kurdish.
  •   Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet, Email).
• Basic knowledge about humanitarian principles.

Personal attributes

• 
  Ability to work independently with a team player attitude and reporting skills.
  •    Leadership and training skills
  •    Diplomacy, good communication and interpersonal skills
  •    Rigorous, organized, ethical mindset;
• Flexible

Working Hours

• Working hours are fixed from 8:00am to 3:30pm, Sunday to Wednesday, and 8: 00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m. on Thursday

• Applicants should be from Domiz Camp, Domiz District and Duhok Governorate
• The applicants have to fill the application form and apply online via this link

      https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCeLrzcYGY1z5Dum7-6- 7NSrXghcANTELkHhuKEfyJGzNlgw/viewform

• Harikar NGO address:
  • Harikar Local NGO
  • Media Quarter/Australia St, 99448 Duhok, KRI-Iraq
  • Duhok, Kurdistan, Iraq
  • Phone Number: 07514148317

• The closing date for applications for the above vacancy is 24^th June 2021, at 03:30 PM. (local time)