Sports for Protection Case Assistant at International Rescue Committee

Job Purpose/Objective

The Sports for Protection Case Assistant – will support in implementation of sports activities and provision of quality individual case management and psychosocial support to AGYW and Boys participating in sporting activities during tournaments and trainings. In collaboration with the Case worker, Senior WPE Officer and other WPE/GBV workers he/she will support in the provision of training and supervising GBV Community Workers under sports to identify and mitigate GBV risks   and respond to cases of GBV in sports. This includes incorporating MHPSS strategies into sports activities to promote psychosocial wellbeing and addressing the causes of mental and psychosocial distress in AGYW and boys.

Key Responsibilities

Sports Management

• Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IRC’s holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
• Support and build capacity of systems in individual Sports management for coaches, players, sports personnel, and persons at-risk of GBV.
• Strengthening Sports management supervision as well as safe and ethical data collection, analysis of GBV trends and ensure quality prevention and risk mitigation interventions.
• Facilitate individualized case management and group psychosocial support of AGYW and boys from both host and refugee communities.
• Identify gaps that exist in programming areas that require targeted interventions and campaigns based on case trend analysis.
• Assessing the effectiveness and relevance of the sports management structure and providing revisions, recommendations, and evaluations.
• Ensuring that all scheduled activity reports such as progress and monthly reports are delivered on time and that they are of good quality, according to IRC and UNFPA´s standards, analyze the received information and compile the necessary report.

Training, Mentorship, and Coaching

• Supervise and provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to community workers directly involved in Sports for Protection programme.
• Provide oversight and guidance regarding implementation of psychosocial activities to all community workers to ensure all programme activities meet best practice standards.
• Monitor and supervise sports activities to ensure that the survivors receive timely and quality services, including capacity building through training and on-job training of community workers.
• Support the capacity development of staff, partners, and other sports stakeholders to address GBV in sports and promote mental health and psychosocial support in AGYW and boys in both host and refugee communities.

Coordination and Networking

• Foster effective collaboration, and coordination among crossing cutting sectors (protection, health, legal, and psychosocial sectors) to enhance timely identification and mitigation of GBV risks prevention and response.
• Supporting in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders including community leaders, NGOs, government ministries/authorities, UN agencies, social institutions, donors, among others.
• Work in collaboration with Snr GBV/WPE Officer to ensure ongoing needs of AGYW and boys are being prioritized and met through prevention-related activities.
•  Facilitate and monitor monthly GBV community outreach plan with community workers, based on emerging case trends and ongoing needs of AGYW and boys
• Engaging local influencers in peer to peer or community-based initiatives which will increase sense of ownership and increase the ability of parents/ caregivers of AGYW and boys to learn from one another.

Partnership Development

• Participate in review meetings and psychosocial capacity assessment of the collaborative partners and community-based structures.
• In collaboration with other GBV actors, redefine and develop a GBV service inventory and referral pathway which are responsive to the needs of the survivors.
• Assist the Snr WPE Officer in planning and organizing review workshops with partners on maintaining partnership, IRC partnership approach and principles.
• Build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities, sports stakeholders and protection and assistance partners.

Others

• Fulfill any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Respect the code of conduct and policies of the IRC and the standards of the GBV team.
• Adhere and uphold the IRC Way (integrity, accountability, and service) at the respective areas of work.

Key Result Areas

The GBV/ WPE Kenya programme goal is to enhance survivor’s utilization of quality services responsive to their needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support. The case worker assistant will support in sports activities in collaboration with the Case Worker towards achieving the following program objectives.

• To improve survivors’ access to timely, holistic, and quality GBV services and In time information during sports.
• Strengthened engagement with communities to act in the best interests of women and girls.
• Invest in social and economic opportunities for women and girls to promote their wellbeing.
• Leverage partnerships and experience to advocate for priorities of women and girls.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work, Community Development counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in case management and psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Experience working in a hardship zone /environment is an added advantage.
• Experience in utilizing sport strategies in promoting protection of Adolescent girls’ young women and boys from GBV Risks.

Required Qualification & Competencies

• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women
• Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics, and respect for clients at all times.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate, and motivate GBV Community Workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Positive, highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willing to work in a hardship area.
• Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports.