Case Worker - Aswan

About the role

Save the Children's Egypt Country Office is recruiting a Case Worker for its EKN project in Aswan, Egypt. The project provides protection and case management services for children, building a tailored, timely and integrated case management system and strengthening community-based protection through the Community Mentorship Program. The post reports to the Child Protection Coordinator and requires at least 70% of the time at field sites.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct best interest assessment interviews and draft reports where needed, and follow up and monitor individual cases of unaccompanied minors and children at risk in Aswan
• Ensure case management follows Save the Children's policies and donor requirements
• Support the project team in developing activities and the monthly plan for children, and develop monthly reports on the case load
• Co-facilitate psychosocial support and awareness sessions with other disciplines, and organise orientation sessions, workshops and follow-up visits
• Promote children's rights and support emergency responses in line with humanitarian principles
• Comply with safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety and equal opportunities policies

Required profile

• Education in Psychology, Sociology, Development, Political Science or related studies, or relevant work experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience in the development or humanitarian field with a focus on child protection
• Ability to work with highly vulnerable groups and awareness of the security and political context in Egypt for refugees
• Willingness to work in the field

Required skills

• Excellent drafting, interviewing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, written and spoken
• Well organised, able to work under pressure and manage time effectively