SOCIAL WORKER (02)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : SOCIAL WORKER (02) - GNI - GOOD NEIGBHBORS International, ONG Cameroon
Post Title SOCIAL WORKER (02)
Project KOICA Phase 2 (Improving children's access to education through strengthened education, water and sanitation, and child protection services in the East Region of Cameroon)
Duty Station Batouri, East Region, Cameroon.
Coverage Area Batouri and Ngoura Subdivisions (Kadey Division)
Contract type Fixed term contract (CDD)
Contract duration 1 year (renewable based on performance evaluations and availability of funds)
1. BACKGROUND OF GOOD NEIGHBORS AND THE PROJECT
About Good Neighbors:
Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian and development Organization founded in Seoul in 1991 with a presence in 51 countries worldwide including Cameroon. We are dedicated to safeguarding children’s wellbeing and promoting community led solutions for lasting impact in child protection. Guided by the principles of child rights protection, we tackle complex issues through a holistic approach in sectors like Education, Water and Sanitation Hygiene, Health, Food Security, Livelihoods and Environment, aligning with our global mission to make the world a better place where children thrive and communities flourish. In Cameroon, we work with different international partners such as the United Nations, Bilateral Donors and INGOs to seek sustainable solutions to development and humanitarian challenges.
2. Project context
The KOICA Phase II project, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and implemented in partnership with UNICEF and other stakeholders, aims to strengthen local systems and governance structures to improve access to essential services for vulnerable populations.
The project focuses on enhancing education, child protection, WASH services and social services in the East Region of Cameroon, particularly in Lom and Djerem and Kadey Divisions.
Within the framework of this partnership, Good Neighbors Cameroon (GNCMR) is recruiting 02 qualified and motivated Social Workers to support the implementation of child protection and social support activities.
3. Purpose of the role
The Social Worker is the frontline responder responsible for identifying and managing the cases of children at risk of violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect within the host and refugee communities of the target areas in the East Region. The purpose of this role is to provide direct, child-centered support through case management, psychosocial services, and community mobilization, ensuring that every child’s right to protection is upheld in accordance with National SOPs and UNICEF’s global standards.
4. Key responsibilities:
Case Management and Child Protection
 Identify vulnerable children and families in need of social support.
 Conduct case assessments and develop individual case management plans.
 Provide psychosocial support and referrals to appropriate services.
Community Engagement
 Facilitate community awareness sessions on child protection, birth registration, and children's rights.
 Support the establishment and strengthening of community child protection committees.
 Promote positive parenting and safe environments for children.
Coordination and Referral
 Coordinate with local authorities, health services, education authorities, and social services.
 Ensure effective referral mechanisms for vulnerable children and families.
Monitoring and Documentation
 Maintain confidential case management records and databases.
 Support monitoring and evaluation activities related to child protection interventions.
 Prepare regular reports on project activities and case management outcomes.
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