Social Worker

SUMMARY 

Médicos del Mundo-Spain (MdM-S), is an international humanitarian organization, working to make effective the Universal Right to Health. MdM is a non-profitable, non-governmental, non-political, and non-confessional organization operating under the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. 

MdM-S has been working in the oPt since 2006. Its work has been oriented to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Primary Healthcare. In the Gaza Strip, the MdM-S strategy aims for the improvement of mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. This intervention is focused on the strengthening of governmental children and adolescent’s mental health services, and community organizations working with children and adolescents through a capacity-building approach. This includes training activities and materials and equipment provision. 

The main responsibilities and activities of the Social Worker can change according to the organization of the work and changes in priorities:

Executive Level 

• Support and follow up on the implementation of MdM-S social intervention in the targeted areas
• Collect data from the communities and gather inputs for rolling out standards, methods, and tools.
• All data collected must be analyzed and all data analysis must be documented.
• Merging data and constructing variables in program files;
• Implementation and regular update of the organization database(s).
• Ensure that MdM-S PSS Tools and Procedures are implemented and updated. 
• Support in the revision of the PSS procedures and the development of new procedures as required by the MHPSS Manager.
• Participate in the referral system by referring cases to appropriate structures.
• Maintain collaborative relationships within the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) team and with other structures and organizations.
• Provide MHPSS services to communities in the targeted areas.
• Collect data using digitalized tools and frequently update it online.

Developing PSS standards and tools

• Contribute to the improvement of shared PSS programming standards. 
• Ensure that MdM-S methods and standards for the implementation of PSS programs are developed/revised and remain updated based on MDM Spain programming practice and international standards. 
• Implement MDM Spain quality standards and PSS minimum standards. 

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Implement monitoring and evaluation tools in coordination with the PSS/ protection experts and provide the necessary information to assess the program quality. 
• Assist in analyzing the data collected and reports both quantitatively and qualitatively. 
• Ensure the use of MdM-S tools and formats.
• Monitor and evaluate social activities.
• Provide the necessary information to the MHPSS Manager to assess the program implementation.
• Assist in analyzing the data collected and reports both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Reporting

• Write the minutes of any internal or external meeting attended and send them to the MHPSS Manager.
• Write monthly follow-up reports to the MHPSS Manager on the targeted communities’ situation. 
• Inform the MHPSS Manager on the material needs for the implementation of the activities.

Others 

• Perform additional duties on request of the MHPSS Manager.
• Translate verbally from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic when necessary.
• Represent MdM-S in networks/clusters focused on PSS theme upon request of the MHPSS Manager.
• To attend MdM-S team meetings and to give qualitative input.
• To participate in clusters’ meetings when relevant.

BEHAVIOUR

• To respect MdM ethics, principles, and regulations as well as the dignity of the beneficiaries.
• To contribute to the achievement of the MdM-S policy in terms of equity, gender equality, and protection of human rights.
• Strict compliance with the safety protocols established by Médicos del Mundo.
• To respect each team member’s position and hierarchical links.
• To work as part of a team and participate in different activities.
• Show a positive attitude and motivation at work.
• Willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating in capacity-building activities.
• Ability to accept feedback and willingness to improve own capacities.
• Contribute to generating a positive work environment. 
• To report any breach of the MdM-S Code of Conduct.

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Requested Competence/Skills/Profile

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of Protection response in (post) conflict areas. 

Working experience: 

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive professional experience in the relevant field is required.
• Previous working experience with local NGOs or INGO in similar position, preferably in MHPSS projects and/or community intervention.
• Experience in developing and conducting needs/vulnerability assessments and previous participation in beneficiary selection processes, and case management.
• Experience implementation of Mental Health (MHPSS) program.
• Previous experience in community engagement and participatory approaches.
• Good knowledge of Protection issues
• Excellent Communication skills
• Previous experience providing trainings or facilitating staff capacity-building activities.
• Previous work in complex emergency contexts will be an asset.
• Previous working experience with Bedouin communities is an asset.

Specific Skills:

• Ability to cope with difficult security context.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and assertively with MdM target groups.
• Ability to draft standard and clear written communication, such as letters and reports.
• Excellence in organizing, planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Coordination ability to perform his/her duties as part of a team.
• Ability to identify strengths/weaknesses, proposing solutions for the improvement of the services provided.
• Familiarity with creative methodologies will be considered.
• Culturally sensitive, respectful attitude and collaborative approach to diversity
• Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to work in an international environment.
• Emotional management.

Language requirements: 

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken, reading and writing)

Computer literacy: 

• Microsoft Office package (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).

APPLICATION AND PROCEDURES 

People interested in the position must send their CV with a Cover letter in English to [email protected] 

Deadline: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will hire the first candidate that meets our requirements. 

Please reference the job title as Social Worker in the subject line of your email.  

“Medicos del Mundo stands for equal opportunities for everyone. We establish positive action measures for those who, due to functional or social diversity and/or cultural exclusion, belong to groups that are underrepresented in the positions we offer. Therefore, no candidate with a valid profile will be rejected for functional diversity or for being culturally or socially excluded due to birth, ethnicity, sex, gender, or any other personal, social, or cultural condition”. 

Médicos del Mundo promotes internal careers.

The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

MdM Spain will contact only pre-selected candidates by email. Applications unanswered within 15 days after the deadline must be considered dismissed.

We thank all candidates for their interest in MDM.