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Job Details:

AVSI Foundation, an NGO created in 1972, carries out cooperation projects for development, with particular emphasis on education. In its work, its attention is focused on the defense and promotion of the dignity of the person, the cornerstone of every project. We work all around the world thanks to a network of 35 founding members and more than 700 partners worldwide.

AVSI Foundation has been operating in Jordan since 2006 and contributed in supporting the most vulnerable local communities, Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees through providing projects and activities that focus on health and psycho-social assistance, education, vocational training and job placement and income-generating activities.

AVSI Foundation is currently implementing a Social Protection project under the Syrian response programs in the Governorates of Zarqa and Aqaba, in Jordan. The project aims at fostering the inclusion and improving the psycho-physical condition of 623 minors and adults among the refugee population and host communities in the areas of Zarqa and Aqaba.

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MAIN OBJECTIVE

The Case Manager will be responsible of the organization of relief counseling sessions for the most vulnerable beneficiaries targeted within the scope of the Project.

Main RESPONSABILITIES

• Assess the beneficiaries referred by the Protection team, identify the specific vulnerability, prepare a Case Plan for each individual or refer to external organization in case their specific needs are beyond the scope of the Project

• Implement individual and group relief counseling sessions for the most vulnerable beneficiaries identified within the Project implementation in the Safe Space according to a fixed schedule

• Support the Field Coordinator and the project Manager in the coordination of the Cash Distribution activity, assessing and following up on beneficiaries needs

• Preparation of reports on activities impact and any other report required by supervisor

• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor

REPORTING TO

Project Manager

STUDIES REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Psychology or Social Work or any other related field of specialty.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in Case Management

• Experience in psychological counseling

• Experience in coordination of Protection activities

• Very good oral and written communication skills in English language and Arabic language

• Strong teamwork skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Good knowledge of the local context of Aqaba is an asset