Social Worker
HelpAge International wishes to recruit a Social Worker (SW) for the Burundian Refugee Response programme based in Kibondo District in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. , We are looking for a dynamic person with relevant skills, experience and qualifications to join a dedicated team responsible for implementation of Project activities for People with Special Needs (PSNs) and People with Disabilities (PWDs) including older persons in Nduta and Mtendeli
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A summary of the job purpose and person
specification is indicated below while the full Job Description will be
available on request to syone.simon@helpage.org copy to tanzania.office@helpage.orgPerson Specification
- A bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social Works, Community Psychology, Community Development or Sociology.
- Minimum of 2-4 years hands on relevant professional experience especially in social works or development works.
- Experience of working on GBV issues.
- Demonstrable interest in ageing issues
- Experience in working with refugee population is preferred.
- Understanding of protection and human rights issues concerning the refugees a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed organizational and planning skills
- Self-motivation and strong team spirit
- Good report writing skills
- Facilitation and trainings skills
- Organizational and planning skills.
- Respectful and courteous.
- Able to maintain a high level of ethical standards
- Ability to train and motivate others, taking into account cultural and language differences
- Ability to use basic computer packages (Word, Excel, PSS)
- Ability to communicate in both English, Kiswahili Kirundi or French a plus
- Excellent communication skills in writing and verbally
- Ability to travel as necessary.
- Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines
Interested applicants should apply with a CV of not more than 2 pages and a cover letter stating how they meet the key competencies by email to: tanzania.office@helpage.org
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Position: Community Based Rehabilitation Officers (TW0 POSITIONS)
HELPAGE INTERNATIONAL TANZANIA
Job Summary
S/he is responsible for overall clinical rehabilitation management of
patients at the Community-Based Rehabilitation Centres (CBRC) for both
adults and children with disabilities, coordinate the preparation of
rehabilitation action plans, Ensure delivery of home based care to
clients, coordinate assessment and delivery of mobility and assistive
aids and enforcing the delivery of basic minimum standards are applied
to People with Disabilities (PWDs) and Older persons in humanitarian
actions. Work with the protection team to ensure that Persons with
Specific needs are prioritised in the various sectors. The incumbent
will also play a big role in the Training of CBR staff to intermediary
rehabilitation skills level.
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A summary of the job purpose and person specification is indicated below while the full Job Description will be available on request to syone.simon@helpage.org copy to tanzania.office@helpage.org
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Person Specification
- A Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or its Equivalent from a Government recognized institution.
- Member of the National Association of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- 1 year experience in the refugee response with hands-on service delivery to PSN
- Excellent technical understanding of rehabilitation or occupational therapy services
- Ability to coach, mentor and train staff to undertake CBR services
- Knowledge of Monitoring and evaluation
- Good Computer knowledge and skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment
- Ability to communicate both in English and Swahili languages. Knowledge of one or two Burundian refugee’s languages, a plus.
- Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines
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Applications should be sent not later than 04th March 2020. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. This will be ongoing recruitment and the right candidate will be contacted on a rolling basis. Certificates are not needed at this stage.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.
