Social Worker

About NEWA

NEWA is a pioneer, national coalition of women associations that share the goal of advancing women’s rights, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fight against GBV. NEWA is strategically positioned to advocate for the rights of women, to respect and promotion of women’s rights, and ensure the proper implementation of gender- sensitive policies, laws and programs at national and regional levels. NEWA has 50 member associations and organizations that strives to ensure the interests of women is factored in the national plans and policies and to see women’s social, economic, political and legal entitlements realized at all levels as enshrined in the national and international instruments.

Job Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for providing survivor-centered Gender-Based Violence prevention and response services under the ARISE project in one woreda of the South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region. Working under the supervision of the Project Officer and technical guidance of the GBV Program Officer, the Social Worker supports identification, referral, follow-up, and psychosocial support for GBV survivors in line with GBV guiding principles and NEWA policies.

The Social Worker contributes to community-based GBV prevention activities, supports awareness raising and behavior change initiatives, and ensures accurate and confidential documentation and reporting of activities and cases.

III. Duties and Responsibilities

A. GBV Case Management and Survivor Support

• Identify and safely receive GBV survivors using survivor-centered, rights-based, and ethical approaches.
• Provide survivor-centered support, including psychosocial first aid and referrals to health, legal, protection, and livelihood services.
• Facilitate timely and appropriate referrals to health, legal, protection, shelter, and livelihood services in line with established referral pathways.
• Follow up on cases, with informed consent, to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure GBV case records in line with data protection standards.

B. Community Engagement and GBV Prevention

• Facilitate community dialogues, sensitization sessions, youth initiatives, and outreach events to promote GBV awareness and prevention.
• Support community-based activities including VESA groups, Anti-HTP committees, and other local structures.
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of IEC materials, media campaigns, and public awareness activities.
• Engage community leaders, women’s groups, youth, and other community structures to strengthen GBV prevention efforts.

C. Project Implementation Support

• Support implementation of project activities according to approved work plans and schedules.
• Assist in organizing trainings, workshops, community events, and advocacy activities.
• Support distribution and use of IEC materials at community level.
• Support technical implementation of advocacy, awareness, and outreach activities.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Officer on activity progress and challenges.

D. Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation

• Collect, compile and submit accurate field level data on activities and survivor support to the Project Officer.
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity summaries as required.
• Contribute to documentation of good practices, lessons learned, success stories and challenges in line with ethical and confidentiality standards.
• Support monitoring visits and evaluations of ongoing project activities

E. Coordination and Professional Conduct

• Coordinate with local service providers, community-based organizations, and relevant government offices at community level.
• Participate in local GBV coordination meetings and forums as assigned.
• Uphold safeguarding policies, confidentiality, and NEWA’s code of conduct at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Officer.

IV. Accountability

• Supervision: Reports to the Project Officer.
• Data and Information: Responsible for accurate, timely, and confidential handling of GBV case and activity data.
• Assets: Responsible for proper use and care of assigned project materials and equipment.

Work Unit: Program Department

Reports To: project officer

Job Location: In one of the below mentioned woredas of Soth Wollo Zone, Dessie Zuria, Kalu, Kutaber and Worebabo

1. Professional Qualifications

• Minimum: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, or related social sciences.
• Desirable: Additional specialized training in GBV case management, psychosocial support, or protection programming.

2. Relevant Experience

• Required Skills:
  • Practical knowledge of survivor-centered approaches and referral mechanisms.
  • Strong community facilitation and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to handle sensitive cases with high confidentiality and professionalism.
• Desirable Assets:
  • Direct experience working with vulnerable women and girls.
  • Familiarity with community-based approaches and referral systems.

3. Length of Experience

• Minimal: At least 2–3 years in GBV, protection, social work, or humanitarian/development programming.
• Essential: Two (2) to three (3) years of direct experience with vulnerable populations is considered essential for this role.

4. Key Skills

• Core Competencies:
  • Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong commitment to ethical standards and women’s rights.
  • Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and reliability.
• Technical & Field Skills:
  • Proficiency in community documentation and basic computer use (Word, Excel, email).
  • Ability to work effectively in field settings and team environments.