World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Social Worker. The position will be based
in one of the refugee camps: Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, Mugombwa or Kiziba
and reporting to the Camp Education Coordinator
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Social Worker. The position will be based
in one of the refugee camps: Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, Mugombwa or Kiziba
and reporting to the Camp Education Coordinator
Purpose
of the position:
of the position:
The
purpose of the post is to effectively implem
purpose of the post is to effectively implem
ent and respond to the psychosocial
needs of School-going age children within and outside one of the 5 Refugee
Camps of Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, Mugombwa and Kiziba. The candidate
will lead in the implementation and monitoring of children with special needs,
provide support to ECD and school feeding, as well as ensuring that all issues
relating to school-going age refugee children in and outside the refugee camp
are timely reported to the Camp Coordinator. The role will also
include providing accurate data relating to the numbers of children attending
ECDs, children with special needs and school feeding as well as numbers of
children dropping out of school both in primary and secondary schools within
and outside the Camp.
The
Social Worker will take the lead in providing child protection support services
in the camp. S/he will participate in all coordination and coalitions with
other partners in Charge of Child protection such as Plan International and
Save the Children together with the Management of schools.
Social Worker will take the lead in providing child protection support services
in the camp. S/he will participate in all coordination and coalitions with
other partners in Charge of Child protection such as Plan International and
Save the Children together with the Management of schools.
The
major responsibilities include:
major responsibilities include:
Provide
Education Support
Education Support
- Coordinate
all activities related to Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Support
ECD caregivers and liaise with them to report children’s attendanceon a
daily basis - Distribute
scholastic materials and uniforms to children in school - Provide
support to children in primary and secondary education including
reportingstudent’s attendance and drop out - Support
children in school of excellency by collaborating with their schools to
meet their needs - Conduct
counselling sessions for all refugee children with psychosocial problems. - Support
inestablishing and reinforcing the school clubs - Conduct
sensitization meetings for students on the importance of education - Support
in career guidance for children in Primary and Secondary schools
School
feeding Facilitation
feeding Facilitation
- Provide
support to school feeding of ECD, Primary and secondary school children - Ensure
timely transfers of money for feeding students in secondary school. - Liaise
with school head teachers and ECD care givers to ensure refugee children
get food and provide report on school feeding issues on a daily basis with
suggestions on how to mitigate those issues
Child
protection
protection
- Liaise
with other child protection partners in the camp to prevent, mitigate and
respond to children’s risks - Do
regular reportingon the progress ofpsychosocial and child protection
support services - Participate
in child protection(CP) meetings - Should
be the schools focal person in preventing, mitigating and responding to
child abuse, violence, exploitation and neglect.
Special
needs
needs
- Liaise
with care ECD caregivers, Head teachers of Primary and Secondary schools
to identify children with special needs - Report
cases of children with special needs as they arise - Link
children with special needs with other partners such as Handicap
International
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The
following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination
of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.
following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination
of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Education. - At
least 3 years Professional experience (of which 1 year is in Education in
emergency).1 Year of experience working with Refugee Communities will be
an advantage. - Demonstrated
experience in Early Childhood Education, - Demonstrated
experience in working with school going age children including children
with special needs. - Strong
understanding of Refugee operational context - Experience
in working with and coordinating with Primary and Secondary schools and
other stakeholders implementing child protection program and Special needs
Education - Strong
interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills - Excellent
analytical and written skills, and good computer skills - Fluency
in English, with strong English writing skills. - Additional
qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability
to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transition
Salary:
- The
salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
How
to apply:
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 7th December, 2017; no late
applications will be accepted
closing date for submission of applications is 7th December, 2017; no late
applications will be accepted
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks
