Job Description
GBV Case Worker – Jowhar Rural, Somalia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: GBV CASE WORKER
Job Details
- Position Title: GBV Case Worker
- Department: Protection
- Duty Station: Jowhar, Middle Shabelle Region, Hirshabelle State,
- Project Code: CBPF-SOM-26-S-NGO-40444
- Duration: 12 months (1 September 2026–31 August 2027)
- Reports To: GBV Officer
- Employment Status: Full-time
- Application Deadline: 5 Sep 2026
Position Summary
The GBV Case Worker will provide survivor-centered case management services to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors in Jowhar Rural. The primary focus is ensuring
timely intake, assessment, consent, documentation, referral, and follow-up of cases while upholding strict confidentiality, dignity, and safeguarding principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management & Survivor Support
- Conduct intake assessments and secure informed consent from survivors.
- Provide direct support, guidance, and survivor-centered psychosocial assistance.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and safe case documentation in alignment with protocols.
- Advocate for survivors’ rights and access to timely, appropriate care.
- Referrals & Coordination
- Facilitate referrals to medical, psychosocial, legal, and protection services.
- Maintain updated referral pathways and strengthen community-based protection networks.
- Collaborate with SCC GBV staff, community mobilizers, and partner agencies.
- Reporting & Monitoring
- Prepare regular activity reports, case statistics, and trend analyses for the Shelter Manager.
- Maintain updated referral directories and coordination meeting notes.
- Contribute to program monitoring and evaluation processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: University degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Gender Studies, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum2–3years in GBV case management, protection programming, or clinical/social work in humanitarian settings. Direct experience with intake, assessment, referrals, and follow-up for GBV survivors is required.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of GBV response standards, secure documentation, and referral pathways. Excellent counseling and communication skills.
- Personal Attributes: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and survivor dignity; strong resilience and interpersonal skills to work effectively within high- stress humanitarian contexts.
- Languages: Fluency in Somali; working knowledge of English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are invited to submit their application package (CV, cover letter, and academic credentials) to hr@scc.org.so Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is open exclusively to qualified candidates who are residents of Jowhar District.
How to Apply
This role is listed on FursadLink and applications are submitted on the organization's official email. Use the “Apply on External Website” button above to proceed. Please reference "GBV Case Worker, Jowhar". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Somali Community Concern (SCC) is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.