Caseworker - Protection

The Caseworker - Protection supports programmes assisting Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) in Ireland, focusing on protection-focused casework including vulnerability assessments, needs identification, and referrals to support services. The role involves coordination with state accommodation centres and other stakeholders to ensure effective programme implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Support the Senior Protection Associate with the development and implementation of the Protection strategy of the programme through research and additional support as required.
• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability screenings of BOTP’s prior to individualised casework.
• Utilise the Programme Standard Operating Procedures’ (SOP) to Support BOTP in state accommodation.
• Support in coordinating with assigned focal points at State Accommodation Centres as required.
• Maintain coordination with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Disseminate key and accurate information to BOTP and referring cases with identified vulnerabilities, as necessary.
• Provide translation and interpretation services, as necessary.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organisation.
• Case management skills.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.
• Working knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian is desirable.

Skills

• Case Management
• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
• Needs Identification
• Referral Process Coordination
• Protection Casework
• Migration Knowledge
• Humanitarian Assistance
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office Publisher
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Experience with Refugees
• Internally displaced persons support
• Support for victims of trafficking
• Multi-cultural Work Experience

Languages

English, Ukrainian, Russian