Gender-Based Violence Case Management Officer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Gender-Based Violence Case Management Officer to provide direct case management, individual counselling, and group psychosocial activities to women survivors of gender-based violence.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing case management services to survivors of gender-based violence, including assessing needs, developing action plans, and providing emotional support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct case management services to survivors of gender-based violence, including assessment, counselling, and support
• Develop and implement action plans with clients to address their individual needs
• Lead group psychosocial activities for vulnerable women and girls in safe spaces
• Work with programme staff to respond to changing needs, focusing on preventing gender-based violence
• Identify concerns related to protection and report them to the Clinical Psychologist officer
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including community leaders and implementing partners
• Complete weekly and monthly activity reports as required

Monitoring Responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed and confidential case files in line with best practices
• Contribute to monthly reports

Coordination & Representation:

• Communicate effectively with other social workers and service providers as part of individual case management
• Attend regular case management meetings at field level
• Articulate with actors, organisations, and institutions to contribute to high-quality service delivery

Programme Development:

• Contribute to the development of IRC programmes in Norte de Santander
• Coordinate with personnel from other IRC areas (e.g., ERD, Health, and WPE) at field level
• Support needs detection, response design, and project formulation to address the needs of affected populations
• Stay updated on developments in protection and education that affect the target population
• Represent IRC in protection and education spaces when delegated

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in psychology, social work, or a related field
• 2 years of experience in case management with survivors of gender-based violence
• Experience in prevention programmes for gender-based violence is valued
• Demonstrated commitment to empowering and protecting women through current or previous voluntary or paid work
• Strong ability to maintain composure, prioritise work under pressure, and work in a difficult environment
• Fluency in Spanish; English desirable

Remuneration Package:

• Employment contract
• Salary: $3,711,700 with statutory benefits