Community Social Worker, Field Site, Rwanda – Job Ref. RW/ALIGHT/1107/2507

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COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORKER

A light Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a trusted partner in humanitarian and development work since 1994. With a strong presence in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight is dedicated to addressing the needs of refugees and host communities through programs in mental health, protection, livelihoods, health, and community development. Guided by its people-centered approach, Alight Rwanda leverages innovative methodologies, such as the SASA! approach, and digital platforms to promote resilience, gender equality, and mental well-being. With robust partnerships and an in-depth understanding of the local context, Alight Rwanda consistently delivers impactful and sustainable programs that enhance the quality of life for the communities it serves.

Alight Rwanda is currently recruiting for multiple health-related positions under our Standby Roster – a pool of qualified professionals ready to be deployed across various refugee camps as the need arises.

These roles are essential to our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, dignified health services to refugees, displaced populations, and host communities throughout Rwanda.

Why Join the Standby Roster?

  •  Be among the first considered when relevant opportunities open.
  •  Contribute to lifesaving and life-changing work in communities across Rwanda.
  •  Join a values-driven team where we spark joy, choose optimism, and bravely be betterPRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :

    The Social Worker provides leadership to Principal Matron and is responsible for community service activities and promoting a protective atmosphere at the ETM and to ensure active participation of all persons including persons with specific needs (PSN). The incumbent collaborates with other protection and community service staff to ensure that all persons have person centered and dignified access to services.

    PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    •  Assess, identify and verify the people with specific needs (PSNs) in the settlement and work with partner agencies implementing partner to address the identified needs;
    •  Liaise with the protection staff to access assorted items for (PSNs) and ensure effective distribution to the right recipients;
    •  Link /coordinate PSNs with the relevant sectors leads for support
    •  Provide orientation to PoCs including new arrivals for available services in the settlement;
    •  Promote peaceful coexistence and social cohesion between the people of concerns and the host community through the home-grown solutions such as Umuganda, Parents evening, Ubudehe, among others.
    •  Provide psychosocial counseling services to all PoCs in need and provide referrals to appropriate service providers;
    •  Provide and keep adequate documentation of all cases in community services including routine update of the PSN lists
    •  Liaise with the Sports Facilitator to engage the community members in recreation activities at their leisure;
    •  Review and attend to referral cases received from other partners such as MINEMA, UNHCR and other implementing partners.
    •  Support refugee volunteers and other community-based structures in their daily routine follow-ups and home visits;
    •  Attend to community meetings organized internally to strengthen community participation;

    EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

    •  Bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Psychology, Education, and other any other related fields;
    •  Three years of working experience in Community services with an INGO
    •  Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.
    •  The person must be able to work with minimum supervision
    •  Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and work effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds
    •  Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed

    KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES :

    •  Commitment to personally champion Alight’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
    •  Punctual at his/her duty station
    •  Respectful and willing to support others
    •  Must have cross-cultural and strong interpersonal skills to work with refugees and vulnerable persons
    •  Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
    •  Ability to work under pressure
    •  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
    •  Ability to coordinate with other health sector staff in a diverse environment
    •  Ability and willingness to live and work in a remote, low-resource settingBy joining Alight Rwanda’s Standby Roster, you are not just applying for a job – you are joining a movement that places people at the center, believes in doing the doable, and is always finding others to walk alongside in service.

      Let us build something beautiful together.

      Thank you for your continued interest in working with ALIGHT. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

      NB: This is a National Position. Qualified Rwandan nationals are encouraged to apply.

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