Project Officer – Social Worker, based in Harare
Deadline: 14 February 2010 (4pm)
Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified professional to take up the position of Social Worker in the Harare Branch office. We seek an individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and passion for achieving best outcomes for children and tackling issues of child abuse in Zimbabwe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct counselling & therapeutic support to children who have been abused and their families
- Complete follow-ups on reports received of child abuse, including home visits within the community
- Provide assistance to the police and Social Welfare Department on ensuring the child’s future safety and no further abuse takes place
- Work jointly with other stakeholders in the field of children’s services, making referrals and networking
- Supervise the Community volunteers who provide community PSS
- Assist in capacity development and training of Community volunteers and community-based child protection structures
- Compile monthly reports
- Maintain accurate case records and attend regular supervision
- Raise awareness in the community of children’s rights and issues of child abuse, giving presentations and facilitating workshops
- Support the organisations fundraising activities in the local community
- Work as part of a team towards achieving the organisations objectives
Qualifications & Experience required:
- A degree/ diploma in social work, counselling, social sciences, community development, and/or public health
- Previous experience of individual counselling and working with the police and justice systems.
- 2 years experience of working with children, abuse, child protection, children’s rights, HIV and AIDS
- Strong networking and advocacy skills
- Good analytical and writing skills as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
- Working knowledge of Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Clean Driver’s licence
- Previous experience in the NGO sector is an advantage
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates Childline Zimbabwe reserves the right not to fill the position. All applications should include a covering letter, CV and names of at least two contactable references. Applications to be sent to The Director at: 31 Frank Johnson Avenue, Eastlea, Harare, email: directorchl@africaonline.co.zw or 34a Samuel Parirenyatwa St, Bulawayo, email: childlinebyo@africaonline.co.zw
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