ALIGHT UGANDA
Job Category:
Program
Duty Station:
Elegu, UG
Employment Type:
Full-time
Salary Scale:
UGX 900,000 – 1,000,000 (Gross P/Month)
Deadline:
Apr 25, 2025 05:00 PM
Number of Positions:
2
Age Limit:
Not Specified
Description
Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting GBV Caseworker for our program in Uganda to be based in Elegu . You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!
If you join us, you will find…
A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.
A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.
About the Position
The Gender Based Violence (GBV) Caseworker will provide case management services to GBV survivors. The incumbent also supports the protection sector in quality implementation of the GBV thematic area in synergy with the larger protection and community services components. He/she will be focal point to ensure survivors receive confidential, safe, and timely services that meets their needs in a timely manner.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
overall responsible for planning and implementation of GBV prevention and response activities in line with the organization’s strategy and program documents and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
The incumbent will conduct all steps of the case management process: Intake, assessment and engagement, case planning, supported referrals, developing practical skills, case review, building client capacity while ensuring adherence to SOPs.
Provide direct support and care for adult survivors of GBV and age-appropriate specialized support and care for adolescent, male and girl child survivors of GBV, including counseling and case management.
Follow GBV guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, and safety/security and non- discrimination while providing services
Work closely with other stake holders for the integration of the survivors back into community and enhance access to livelihood opportunities for GBV survivors to support their healing and reintegration process.
Working with ‘at risk’ young people, their families, community, to strengthen community based interventions.
Carry out routine visits to the protection/safe houses and asses the needs of the survivors under safe keeping and the general state of safe houses.
Ensure up-to-date filing and documentation of GBV cases in line with the Donor and Alight standard tools.
Attend to protection concerns of persons of concern, provide GBV survivors with information and resources to access services and make appropriate referrals to other service providers if required.
Offer basic psychosocial support services to survivors. Determine the need for therapeutic psychosocial or psychiatric support for further referral to specialized service providers.
Ensure that all the GBV interventions adhere to protection standards and principles as well as ALIGHT guidelines and accountability standards.
Contribute to the daily quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SGBV- related projects and interventions in the area of jurisdiction.
Conduct needs / gaps and capacity assessments on GBV in close coordination stakeholders and refugee clients, ensuring proper targeting of interventions.
Document GBV sector monthly reports within depth analysis on progress against indicators.
Working in close collaboration with the protection team, she/he will proactively contribute to quality and timely writing of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Representation of Alight in the sector-based coordination meetings and other activities at the coordination levels.
Ensure referral pathways are maintained and updated regularly as per SOP- monthly. Map existing services to address SGBV in the various affected areas, including identifying community capacities and structures for potential partnership, particularly with non-traditional partners and local-level supporters in the fight against GBV.
Uphold Alight’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.
On request, perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimally.
Preference if someone based in Elegu or willingness to come and reside in Elegu.
Requirements
A minimum of Degree in social work, Social Sciences, Community Psychology, Adult and Community Education, Development studies or any other related field.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with GBV survivors and especially in a humanitarian setting and/or advocacy programs.
Knowledge of SASA! methodology essential.
Good understanding of GBV referral pathways.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness campaigns.
Excellent command of English and ability to work with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is an asset.
Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid license (Class A) is an added advantage.
Behavioral competences:
Strong analytical, written and verbal skills;
High level of integrity, accountability and responsibility;
Good interpersonal skills and ability and inclination to work in / with teams;
High level of self-drive, discipline and desire to achieve;
Ability to work with minimal supervision, hit deadlines, and produce high-quality outputs.
Others/Extra Details
Benefits
Meet and interact with a borderless Team of 2,500 staff globally that sees possibility, celebrates moments of abundance, shares new ideas, and strives to do a better thing every day.
Learning & Development – Access thousands of free online learning courses to take at your own pace and tailor to your professional goals.
Health, dental, and MedEvac Insurance – We strive to offer the best-in-class healthcare plans to our staff each year. We cover 100% of the cost for your health premium and coverage for your spouse/dependents.
Retirement – We contribute 6% of your gross salary towards severence regardless of your contribution amount at the end of your service.
Generous Leave Time – Between vacation days, personal leave days, and holidays, you have ample opportunity to take time off when you need it of upto 24 days in a year.
Who We Are
We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced. WeAreAlight.org
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
