Protection Case Worker - GBV

International Rescue Committee•Lebanon, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in 1933, dedicated to helping people affected by conflict and disaster by restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power. Operating in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, the IRC is a leading force for humanity. The IRC’s violence prevention and response (VPR) programs provide critical support to at-risk Syrian and Lebanese communities through case management, psychosocial support, community-based protection and prevention activities, and legal assistance. The organization is recognized for its protection monitoring programming and technical expertise in delivering specialized GBV, CP, and Protection response and prevention capacity building for NGOs, UN agencies, and Lebanese government staff. The Protection Case Worker (GBV) role involves providing direct support and case management to vulnerable individuals, including women and girls, as part of the protection team in various locations in Bekaa Governorate. This includes delivering services in community centers or community-based safe spaces, facilitating emotional support groups, and conducting psychosocial activities tailored for diverse age groups and needs.

Requirements

At least six months of counseling experience with issues relating to violence against women and girls, child protection, gender and development, or social change.
Clear understanding of gender inequality, child protection principles, and broader protection concerns.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
Positive and professional attitude; able to organize, maintain composure, and prioritize work under pressure.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Strong teamwork skills essential.
Fluency in Arabic required.

Nice To Haves

English is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support and care to vulnerable women and adolescent girls through community-based activities.
Deliver survivor-centered case management services, including: Basic counseling and psychosocial support
Assessment of needs and available resources
Developing safety and action plans
Implementing plans with appropriate follow-up and referrals
Case closure upon completion of support
Provision of Emergency Cash Assistance (ECA) when applicable and based on proper assessment
Facilitate age-appropriate and specialized support for adolescent girls, ensuring survivor-centered decision-making and adherence to “Do No Harm” principles.
Organize, facilitate, and monitor psychosocial activities tailored to women and adolescent girls.
Mobilize and register participants for structured psychosocial activities.
Facilitate support groups and structured group sessions using available guidance.
Create support group plans and conduct mid-point and final evaluations for monitoring and reporting.
Ensure inclusivity and accessibility of all activities for diverse groups of women and adolescent girls.
Support the maintenance of the IRC’s case management system and relevant Information Management Systems (GBVIMS).
Complete the case management quality assessment tool on a monthly basis.
Support tracking of mobile activities’ beneficiaries using agreed M&E tools.
Participate in weekly reporting and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care, quality case management, and reporting requirements.