OVERVIEW OF CTG

CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

In response to increasing defections from non-state militant groups in Somalia, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGoS) and UN partners embarked on a process to develop the “National Programme on the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants” (National Programme). The National Programme maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low-risk disengaged combatants to reintegrate in communities and become productive citizens. Under the mandate of the National Programme, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) unit provides rehabilitation and social and economic reintegration support to low-risk disengaged combatants through Transition Centres in Baidoa. This support is offered through a combination of social protection (case management) and livelihood asset building (life skills, financial literacy, and livelihood training) activities.

IOM DDR program, the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants are seeking to recruit an experienced GBV and Case Management Supervisor to provide supervision to social workers in both male and female centres as well as provide PSS and support to GVB needs. the position sits within the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants and is co-managed by Southwest State government and IOM with dual reporting requirements. In response to increasing defections from non-state militant groups in Somalia, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGoS) and UN partners embarked on a process to develop the “National Programme on the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants” (National Programme). The National Programme maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low-risk disengaged combatants to reintegrate in communities and become productive citizens. Under the mandate of the National Programme, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) unit provides rehabilitation and social and economic reintegration support to low-risk disengaged combatants through Transition Centres in Baidoa. This support is offered through a combination of social protection (case management) and livelihood asset building (life skills, financial literacy, and livelihood training) activities.

IOM DDR program, the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants are seeking to recruit an experienced GBV and Case Management Supervisor to provide supervision to social workers in both male and female centres as well as provide PSS and support to GVB needs. the position sits within the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants and is co-managed by Southwest State government and IOM with dual reporting requirements. In response to increasing defections from non-state militant groups in Somalia, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGoS) and UN partners embarked on a process to develop the “National Programme on the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants” (National Programme). The National Programme maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low-risk disengaged combatants to reintegrate in communities and become productive citizens. Under the mandate of the National Programme, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) unit provides rehabilitation and social and economic reintegration support to low-risk disengaged combatants through Transition Centres in Baidoa. This support is offered through a combination of social protection (case management) and livelihood asset building (life skills, financial literacy, and livelihood training) activities.

IOM DDR program, the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants are seeking to recruit an experienced GBV and Case Management Supervisor to provide supervision to social workers in both male and female centres as well as provide PSS and support to GVB needs. the position sits within the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants and is co-managed by Southwest State government and IOM with dual reporting requirements.

GBV and Case Management Officer will play a significant role in the Baidoa male and female transitional centers through providing supervision to social worker, provide Gender Based Violence case management needs and coordinating the various services that will constitute the rehabilitation process of beneficiaries.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Role objective:

Under the direct supervision of the Case Management Coordinator and the guidance from the Field Coordinator, DDR Project Manager and DDR Coordinator, oversee the overall Case Management activities of the two centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor center social workers and build their technical capacity through one and one/group training.
• Conduct weekly case file view of all the active cases and provide feedback to the social workers.
• Provide direct case management to complicated and difficult cases.
• Educational/ Development Function: develop knowledge and skills. through reflection and exploration of the work.
• Supportive Function: responding to caseworkers’ emotional reactions to the effects of case management working with both defectors and GBV survivors.
• Produce monthly report to Case Management Coordinator.
• Coordinate with protection programs such as GBV working group cluster.
• Spend half of the working week in Male Centre and the other half in the Female. centre for the purpose of providing support to both male and female beneficiaries and social workers.
• Facilitate Case Management team meetings bi-weekly.
• Attend meetings for protection and GBV working group cluster.Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Project reporting:

Second Level Supervisor – Program Manager (Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration)

Direct Supervisor – Case Management Coordinator

Team management:

Supervising 4 staff members

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education:

§ Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work and/or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work.

Work experience:

§ Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant Community Development experience and/or minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant Programme & Project Management experience.

Geographical experience:

§ Minimum of 2 year of experience in Africa (essential).

Languages:

§ Fluency in English and Somali are essential.

Key competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

*Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

*Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

*Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others and building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Other relevant information:

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.