Social Worker

The role focuses on working closely with vulnerable households and orphaned children to ensure their protection, development, and overall well-being through structured social work interventions, case management, and community engagement. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct social support to orphaned and vulnerable children within the program
• Conduct needs assessments and develop individualized support plans
• Monitor children’s well-being through home visits, school follow-ups, and regular reporting
• Support child registration, data entry, and maintenance of case files
• Coordinate psychosocial support services for children and families
• Facilitate referrals to relevant services (health, education, protection, etc.)
• Engage families and communities to promote positive child development practices
• Participate in baseline/endline assessments and project evaluations
• Organize educational, social, and recreational activities for children
• Ensure compliance with SIF policies, including Child Safeguarding standards 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable communities
• Certification in counseling or case management is an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good understanding of local community context
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)

Core Competencies

• Strong case management and documentation skills
• Ability to work in multicultural and humanitarian settings
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Team player with strong coordination skills

 Safeguarding and Ethical Standards

Secours Islamique France has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse, exploitation, and harmful practices. All staff are expected to: Adhere to SIF’s Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP); comply with SIF’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy; uphold the “Do No Harm” principle in all interventions; follow all SIF HR policies and guidelines; and undergo criminal background and reference checks

How to Apply

To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit their cover letter and resume to: apply.ken@secours-islamique.org. The deadline for application is 24 March 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only shortlisted and qualified candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply