Social Worker

• Position Title: Social Worker
• Work Unit: Program Department
• Reports To: project officer
• Job Location: In one of the below mentioned woredas of Soth Wollo Zone, Kalu, Kutaber and Worebabo
• Closing Date: March 7, 2026

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.

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.

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.

Education

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, or related social sciences.

Desirable:

• Additional training in GBV case management, psychosocial support, or protection programming.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in GBV, protection, social work, or related humanitarian/development programming
• At least 2 years of direct experience working with vulnerable women and girls
• Familiarity with referral systems and community-based approaches is an asset

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, counseling, and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive cases with confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong community facilitation skills
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Email)
• Strong commitment to women’s rights and GBV prevention
• Ability to work in field-based community settings
• Team-oriented and reliable