Social Worker – 1, Nyakunde / 1, Rwampara

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

. Provide integrated protection services—including GBV response, child protection case management, general protection, and basic psychosocial support—to individuals and communities affected by the Ebola outbreak .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNyankunde • Democratic Republic of the CongoJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protection programming, including GBV response and child protection case management, while effectively engaging with communities and maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, providing psychosocial support, and facilitating access to essential services for vulnerable populations.

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GBV ResponseChild Protection Case ManagementRisk AssessmentPsychosocial SupportCommunity Outreach

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementSafety PlanningReferral CoordinationData CollectionReport Writing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsFlexibilityResilienceConfidentiality Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelKoboToolbox

Industry Keywords

Protection PrinciplesSurvivor-Centered ApproachesChild RightsEbola ResponseDo-No-Harm Principle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide integrated protection services—including GBV response, child protection case management, general protection, and basic psychosocial support—to individuals and communities affected by the Ebola outbreak
Conduct community outreach, identification, case management, and referral activities in assigned communities and health zones
Map protection risks, vulnerable individuals, and available services, and maintain an up-to-date referral directory
Conduct regular analyses of risks related to GBV, exploitation, child labor, and family separation
Work with community structures and facilitate dialogues on risks, stigma, GBV, and safe referral pathways
Train and build the capacity of community actors on risk identification, Psychological First Aid, safe referrals, and safeguarding
Ensure identification and first-line response for GBV survivors, including active listening, information provision, Psychological First Aid, and safety planning
Refer individuals to appropriate health, psychosocial, legal, and shelter services
Identify and assess children at risk; provide child protection case management, home visits, community follow-up, and parenting support
Facilitate access to protection cash assistance and dignity kits for vulnerable individuals and families
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case records in accordance with IRC data protection protocols
Conduct follow-up visits and adapt referrals as needs evolve
Prepare weekly reports, activity reports, and field visit notes
Support MEAL activities, data collection, and community feedback mechanisms
Coordinate with MHPSS, Health, and RCCE teams, local authorities, community leaders, and service providers
Comply with safeguarding policies, Ebola-related IPC protocols, PPE use, hand hygiene, and safe distancing requirements
Report safeguarding, security, and safety concerns
Participate in trainings, briefings, and coordination meetings
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, human rights, social sciences, humanities, public health, or a related field
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in protection programming, preferably in GBV response, child protection case management, or integrated protection
Demonstrated experience in case management—including assessment, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up—for GBV survivors and/or children at risk
Knowledge of protection principles, survivor-centered approaches, and GBV guiding principles
Understanding of child rights, child protection minimum standards, and principles of safe programming for children
Previous experience in emergency response, particularly in Ebola or other epidemic contexts, and in North Kivu, is an advantage
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality, apply the do-no-harm principle, and manage sensitive information
Flexibility, resilience, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and volatile field environment
Ability to write clear case notes and basic reports
Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with digital data collection tools, such as KoboToolbox, is an advantage
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary mobile team
Fluency in French required
Fluency in relevant local languages of North Kivu (Swahili, Lingala, or other local languages) required
English is an advantage
Commitment to complying with IRC policies, including the Client Safeguarding Policy and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Application letter of no more than one page
Up-to-date CV of no more than three pages, including at least four professional references, one of whom must be an HR reference
Copies of diplomas, certificates of service, recommendations from former employers, identification document, and mandatory job-seeker card issued by ONEM

Benefits

Comp & perks

14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
Up to the child’s first birthday, up to two hours per workday for breastfeeding, paid and counted as working time
Female IRC staff traveling to the field with breastfeeding infants may travel with their infants and, where necessary, a companion
Two days of annual leave, increasing with length of service
Safe and fulfilling work environment
Staff well-being-focused flexibility measures
Competitive salary scale at all grades