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Jobs in Tanzania: New Job Opportunities at HelpAge International, 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Social Worker –Inclusion Re-advertisement (Kigoma)
Job Summary
The job purpose is to Identify and support the integration and
implementation of activities that involve the inclusion of youth and
children with disabilities in all the sectors of humanitarian response
and oversee the operations of the activities of daily living space.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length: 1 year
Recommended:
Job Description
HelpAge International wishes to recruit a Social Worker –inclusion (SWI) for the Burundian Refugee Response
programme based in Kibondo
District in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. , S/he will be responsible for identifying
and supporting the integration and implementation of activities that involve
the inclusion of Older person, youth and
children with disabilities in all the sectors of humanitarian response and
oversee the operations of the activities of daily living space in consistent
with standard practices and HelpAge International policy, procedures and
principles.
A summary of the job purpose and person
specification is indicated below while the full Job Description will be
available on request.
Job
purpose
To Identify and support the
integration and implementation of activities that involve the inclusion of
youth and children with disabilities in all the sectors of humanitarian response
and oversee the operations of the activities of daily living space. The role
holder will also ensure sustainability of the ADL space, through capacity
building of caregivers, Partners and Government staff of communication with
older persons and persons with disabilities.
We are looking for a dynamic person with relevant
skills, experience and qualifications to join a dedicated team responsible for implementation
of Project activities for People with Special Needs (PSNs) and People with
Disabilities (PWDs) including older persons in Nduta and Mtendeli
Person Specification
- A bachelor’s degree or Diploma in special needs education (hearing impairment).
- Understanding of the Humanitarian inclusion standards.
- Understanding of protection and human rights issues concerning the refugees a plus.
- Demonstrable interest in ageing issues
- Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in special needs education (hearing impairment) or social work or health.
- Good report writing skills
- Self-motivation and strong team spirit
- Conscientious.
- Facilitation and trainings skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Respectful and courteous.
- Able to maintain a high level of ethical standards
- Experience in working with refugee population is preferred.
- Ability to train and motivate others, taking into account cultural and language differences
- Ability to use basic computer packages (Word, Excel, PSS)
- Ability to communicate in both English, Kiswahili Kirundi or French a plus
- Excellent communication skills in writing and verbally
- Ability to travel as necessary.
- Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines
Contract
Period is six (6) month with potential for renewal
How to Apply?
Candidates who meet these requirements should send an email requesting for the full Job Description to syone.simon@helpage.org. Interested applicants should apply with a CV of not more than 2 pages and a cover letter stating how they meet the key competencies by email to: syone.simon@helpage.org copy to tanzania.office@helpage.org
Applications should be sent before Friday 15th November, 2019. Previous candidate who had applied should not apply.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Due to the urgency of this position, this will be an ongoing recruitment and the right candidate will be contacted on a rolling basis. No certificates need to be sent at this stage.
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