War Child, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades we’ve delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from reintegrating children formerly associated with armed groups and armed forces (CAAFAG) in the Central African Republic to reuniting children with their families in Afghanistan. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Job Purpose

The Case Workers will work under the supervision of Case management technical Supervisor and will report to him/Her.  The Case Workers will provide daily case management support to children affected by displacement, conflict at the districts’ levels in the targeted Provinces. The Caseworkers are responsible for ensuring the cases are managed in accordance with the established process and ensuring that decisions taken are in the best interests of the child. The case workers are also responsible to mobilize communities and establish Community Based Child Protection Committee (CBCPC) in the project sites. S/he will be responsible for capacity building of the committees, ensure their active participation in child protection activities and monitor their engagement with children and community members to create protective environment for children.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Establish Community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPC) at the target villages/districts’ levels with membership of men, women, youths and people with disabilities.
• Conduct training and mentoring to the CBCPCs’ members for enhancement of their capacity in the field of child protection and to identify and refer eligible cases to the project team.
• Conduct monthly coordination meetings with the established CBCPCs’ members and community dialogues to sensitize children, guardians/parents, and other stakeholders about child rights and responsibilities with a view to identifying child protection cases.
• Identify, document, and provide case management process for children at risk of protection concerns.
• Conduct regular field visits to beneficiaries in the established Child Friendly Spaces (CFS), informal settlements, communities, and households in targeted districts.
• Case Workers conduct an immediate assessment of the level of risk that the child is exposed to and ensure immediate report that could involve high-risk to line manager/supervisor.  
• Develop appropriate case plans for children with the determination of the best interest of the child.
• Share information with parents/caregivers, as appropriate, and support them to implement relevant parts of the case plan.
• Provide referrals and follow-up for children with external service-providers like government and NGOs/INGOs
• Sensitize community focal points on Child Protection case identification and safe referrals.
• Commit to excellent documentation and reporting of the case management files in line with the BID, confidentiality, and other relevant guidelines.
• Respect and adhere to War Child’s Code of Conduct child safeguarding policy.
• Any other related task as assigned by the line manager. 

Integrity and Safeguarding

Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviors and practices that put children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to comply with and sign our Safeguarding and Integrity policies. You can find the Safeguarding and Integrity policies here: https://www.warchild.org.uk/our-work/quality-and-standards/safeguarding.

Our Values

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We use our passion and creativity to deliver high-quality evidence-based work designed to maximize our beneficial impact on children in conflict.

Accountable to Children

Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity.

Anti-racism:

Anti-racism is not merely a belief. It includes actions that we mainstream throughout our work to change and challenge policies and behaviors that perpetuate racism.

Transparent

We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty.

Supportive to each other

We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to the best we can be we are honest and open with each other, sharing our success and confronting our challenges.

• School graduates (12 grade), but university degree in Social Science (Psychology, Theology, Law, Education, literature, and sociology) will be preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience in the child protection sector with NGOs, experience with INGOs will be preferred.
• At least 1-year specific social work and case management experience with children particularly in emergency settings and with CBCPCs.
• Adequate knowledge and skills to manage child protection cases according to the standard case management guidelines.
• Fluent in national languages, Pashto, Uzbeki, and Dari.
• These are community-based positions and therefore, priority is given to the local candidates, especially couples who are from the respective districts applying for.

How to apply

• Please go to this link: https://airtable.com/appA8IsLX8GGjw9pY/shrEqcQpYpmdgzTbH
• fill in your information and attach your documents before the closing date - (02 Aug 2024).
• Preference will be given to local candidates
• Applications after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a written test/interview.

Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk

Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Child Safeguarding

Pre-employment checks

• Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• A satisfactory police record check to include a International/National Criminal Record Check, and a clear vetting and Due Diligence check

• Receipt of three satisfactory reference