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About Cesvi
Cesvi is a secular and independent association founded in Italy in 1985 that works for global solidarity and the ideal of social justice through humanitarian development actions. The same name CESVI, Cooperazione e Sviluppo (Cooperation and Development), expresses its philosophy of action, based on promoting the role of its beneficiaries in favor of their own progress, so that international aid is not reduced to temporary action. beneficial, but promote a true sustainable development of the most needy populations.
Cesvi in Venezuela
Since 2019, Cesvi has been working in Venezuela with initiatives in the field of protection of children and women in high vulnerability, including survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation. Starting in 2021, Cesvi began to implement projects financed by the Country Humanitarian Fund in communities in Caracas.
During 2024-25, Cesvi will implement the “ Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance project to meet the urgent needs of the most vulnerable people in Venezuela ”, which aims to strengthen the availability of protection services, primary health and humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people and communities affected by the crisis. Cesvi will carry out its activities in the State of Falcón, based in Coro, and frequent trips to other municipalities.
To meet these objectives, the formation of a high-level technical team capable of giving effective responses to the populations served during case management is required; for that purpose, Cesvi is looking for a Social Worker to investigate the social context, structure and family dynamics, the economic situation and the support networks available for the reintegration of migrant adult women victims of the crime of human trafficking and violence. gender, and based on such investigations, supporting in the elaboration of the Personalized Intervention plan and in the reconstruction of the life project.
Objective of the position: It is in charge of carrying out the design, implementation and monitoring of protection with a prevention approach in the area of VBG, prevention, care and response to human trafficking and risk prevention in NNA and people in high vulnerable conditions. The protection strategy will integrate individual and group activities, case management, individual and group psychosocial care, and legal assistance on issues related to VBG, VSBG, and child protection. It works under the direct supervision of the National Protection Manager in collaboration with the Field Operations Manager and the other team members for the correct implementation of actions framed in the project.
Description of functions:
- Lead the design and support in the implementation of protection activities according to what is foreseen in the logical framework of the project.
- Develop protocols, routes of action and other documents aimed at strengthening the organizational strategy for the care of women, NNA, survivors of VBG.
- Develop a local and intersectoral referral (transfer / referral) route for VBG response, child protection, and survivor care.
- Ensure that the development of protocols is carried out in accordance with the established plan.
- Contribute to the identification and selection of the population to be attended by the different components of the project.
- Contribute to the identification of governmental and non-governmental actors dedicated to the care of the target populations of the project.
- Provide technical, strategic and guidance support to the Field Operations Manager.
Case management:
- Accompany the case management processes by providing guidance and specialized assistance to the technical teams in order to guarantee the execution of the action plans and the correct care of the target populations of the project.
- Follow up on case management processes, leading technical tables for case discussion.
- Generate institutional alliances for the referral of cases.
Others
- Communicate in a timely manner to the Field Operations Manager, any matter related to the safety of personnel and beneficiaries.
- Continuously monitor needs and changes in the community and share relevant information continuously with local coordination.
- Implement needs assessments in the area, supporting the identification of opportunities and risk factors related to the area of its competence.
- Support, in coordination with the rest of the project team, in logistics and administration activities.
- Prepare statistical and / or management reports according to requirements.
- Write and send weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Support in the monitoring and monitoring of activities to meet the program’s indicator goals.
- Participate in team and supervision meetings.
- Participate in sub-national protection cluster, ADR NNA and VBG meetings in the secondment state.
- Participate in the processes of formation and exchange of experiences to which they are summoned
- The other functions that are assigned to him by his immediate superior and that are related to the nature of the position.
Essential attributes
Training :
University degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law or Social Sciences with specialization or experience in gender, protection of children and adolescents, care for vulnerable populations.
Knowledge and experience:
- Minimum three (3) years in similar positions.
- Care of women survivors of gender-based violence and / or child protection.
- Experience dealing with culturally diverse communities.
- Experience in the humanitarian context and knowledge of the country’s humanitarian architecture.
Competences:
- Propositional and proactive attitude.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team.
- Ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues, partners, local authorities and other stakeholders.
- Ease of working with communities in complex social contexts.
Preferred attributes
- Mastery of standard operating procedures for the care of women survivors of VBG and NNA at protection risks.
- Mastery of tools for quality control of implementation on protection projects.
- Project design and evaluation.
- Management tools
The position is exclusive for Venezuelan people or with valid documentation to work in the country.
Conditions:
- Location: Venezuela Edo. Falcón, Coro
- Contract duration: 3 months with possibility of renewal, includes Three (3) months of trial.
- Expected start date: 08/15/2024.
How to apply
Applicants must send:
or Updated curriculum vitae (maximum three pages)
or Presentation letter, including salary expectation (maximum two pages).
To the address human resources_oficial@cesvioverseas.org with the object: “Field Protection Manager – Choir”. (Emails with objects or documents other than what is indicated will not be taken into account).
Applications close at 11:59 pm 8/8/2024.
Refrain from applying if your profile does not fit the essential attributes requested for this role. The shortlisted candidates will be called for a technical test.
For more information on Cesvi, see our website http://www.cesvi.org
Cesvi has a zero tolerance approach to any harm or exploitation of a vulnerable child or adult by any of our employees, related persons or partners.
Cesvi’s commitment to being a secure organization begins with the staff recruitment process, which includes meticulous checks, such as checking criminal records or checking the disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure the protection of children and people. vulnerable and prevent abuse. Security controls are part of the performance of the selection process.
