Caseworker
Requires a Cover Letter?:
yes
Application Submissions Guideline:
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
CV only applications will not be considered
Contact Person Email:
Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Case Management
- Identifying and receiving case referrals through engaging with existing or new referral networks
- Connecting cases with the appropriate medical provider and/or humanitarian organisation, organising logistical support and residential care as appropriate
- Responsible for the ongoing management of the case including; accompanying beneficiaries to medical appointments, organising follow ups and general liaison with medical providers and/or humanitarian organisations
- Responsible for maintaining contact with the beneficiary, ensuring holistic support from case beginning to end. This includes establishing if there are any further needs which need to be addressed
- Assists with maintaining and creating a network of referral organisations and partnerships whilst boosting awareness or/and credibility for INARA
Administration
- Responsible for updating the case file, expenses incurred and any other administrative tasks on a timely and ongoing basis
- Responsible for managing petty cash which is used for case management
Reporting
- Reports to the Casework Coordinator on a regular basis
- Monthly casework reporting
Strategic
- Monitors the outcomes of beneficiary care and overall programme implementation, according to INARA’s objectives
- Participates in evaluating the impact of INARA’s programme
Working Environment
- Located in Beirut, the working environment will be a combination of both field and office based work
- There may be times when the position holder is required to work on the weekends or evenings and undertake other duties which are broadly in line with the above.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the field of social work, medical or child related areas
- Minimum two years’ relevant experience working in the humanitarian sector in Lebanon or elsewhere in the Middle East
- National position for Lebanese staff only
Essential
- Fluency in spoken Arabic and English, French is an asset
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to different environments
- Experience working frontline with vulnerable people in Lebanon or elsewhere in the Middle East
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate to a wide range of actors
- A demonstrable understanding of the current socio-political context and refugee crises in Lebanon and Syria
- Experience of financial management and a familiarity with administrative systems, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to multitask and strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience working with vulnerable children who have medical needs and corresponding knowledge of the principles and practices required when working with these children
- A demonstrable understanding of medical issues which arise out conflict situations
- Existing relationships within appropriate humanitarian organisations and/ or medical providers
Additional
Ability to work within INARA’s guiding principles
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
05 Sep, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Children & Youth, Health
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Contract Type:
Part Time
Period of Employment:
1 year contract with possible extension
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
800 to 1200 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None
Country/City:
- Lebanon
- Beirut