The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global
humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental
organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert
Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance
to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural
disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and
22 U.S. cities where it resettles refugees and helps them
become self-sufficient.
Position: Child Protection in Emergencies, Case
Management Specialist
"more">Purpose
The Child Protection program in Nigeria requires technical
support from a Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE), Case
Management Specialist to lead the development of a training
module and capacity building strategy for implementation in
May-June of 2015. The CPiE Case Management Specialist will
deliver foundational case management training through a training
of trainers model, and provide recommendations on the current
case management system. Additionally, the CPiE Case
Management Specialist will co-facilitate the first training of
the training module and provide any necessary adaptations for the
context and audience as necessary.
Deliverables
Remote Support:
Contextualize and consolidate materials from CPWG
resources into a comprehensive training module for
north-eastern Nigeria. Four training sessions need to
be developed on the following topics and each training should
last no longer than 3-4 days:
Alternative Care for unaccompanied and separated
children and children associated with armed groups
Case Management including psychosocial support services
and referral pathways
Child Protection in Emergencies
Child Protection Rapid Assessments
Design a Training of Trainers Guidance Note for IRC
caseworkers who are providing case management services and
mentoring government/CBO counterparts in case
management.
Develop a capacity building implementation strategy
including a mentorship component between IRC and
government/CBO counterparts for 6 months
In-Country Support [Yola, Adamawa State
Nigeria]:
Conduct a Training of Trainers foundational trainings
for IRC caseworkers and child protection officers:
Present key findings and recommendations to the case
management team and facilitate the development of an action
plan for remediation.
Co-facilitate first training designed in the training
module, Alternative Care of UASC and CAAFAG for the Ministry
of Women and Social Development personnel with the IRC Child
Protection Manager.
Finalize training materials based on feedback from
staff training and training of Ministry of Women and Social
Development personnel in necessary.
Alternative Care for unaccompanied and separated
children and children associated with armed groups
Case Management including psychosocial support services
and referral pathways
Review IRC case management system, including
vulnerability criteria, M&E, alternative care trainings
with the CP manager and appropriate CP officers.
Following the review, produce a final report including
findings of the review and recommendations.
How to Apply