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Child Protection Case Worker job at ALIGHT Uganda | Apply Now
Kisoro District, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
ALIGHT Uganda is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to providing life-saving assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities in Uganda. With a mission to help people in crisis achieve health, safety, and dignity, ALIGHT is recognized for its effective programs in health, education, economic empowerment, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The organization enjoys a strong reputation for its commitment to inclusive, innovative, and impactful solutions. ALIGHT fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture that values diversity, respect, and a shared commitment to improving lives.
The company offers various job opportunities and flexible work arrangements, empowering employees to contribute meaningfully to their mission. Since its inception, ALIGHT has evolved by integrating technology, improving its response mechanisms, and expanding its presence to meet the growing needs of displaced and vulnerable populations across Uganda. Their innovative business model emphasizes partnerships with other humanitarian organizations, local governments, and community groups to maximize the impact of their work.
ALIGHT operates on a national scale, reaching thousands of individuals across Uganda through its various initiatives. The organization’s core values include accountability, respect, innovation, and empowerment. As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, ALIGHT Uganda is committed to supporting sustainable development and promoting human rights. For more information, visit www.alight.org.
Job Title
Child Protection Case Worker job at ALIGHT Uganda
ALIGHT Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Child Protection Case Worker
Organisation: ALIGHT
Duty Station: Nyakabande – Transit Centre – Kisoro District, Uganda
Salary Scale: UGX 900,000 – 1,000,000 (Gross P/Month)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Child Protection Case Management:
Orient themselves on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Case Management /Best Interest Procedures (including all tools)
Develop their monthly Workplan to conduct case management (from risk prioritization /identification to uploading on ProgV4) as per targets assigned by Protection Assistant.
Conduct case management following SOPs to children and cases of abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence to 1. Unaccompanied Children (UAM), Separated Children (SC) and Children at Risk (CR) (Conduct risk prioritization exercise. Identification of case, Conduct Best Interest Assessments, Develop and implement case plan, Follow up of case plan (referrals etc) and Review and Case closure)
Identify potential caregivers’ e.g. foster families for placement of UACs and SC using stipulated procedures.
Sensitize the parents/caregivers on their roles and responsibilities on early child development, child rights and parenting without violence
Conduct home visits to foster care homes and assess needs, ascertain the living conditions of the UACs/SC and provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems.
Prepare and participate in weekly case review meetings led by protection Assistants to discuss their weekly cases.
Share cases for Best Interest Determination with Child Protection Assistant on weekly basis.
Conduct weekly follow ups with community based structures (assigned by Child Protection Assistant) to follow up on identification and referral to them (case worker) at Alight.
Complete filing of 1. Case management as per standard SOPs.
Child Protection – Prevention
Mobilize community/children/families to participate in protection activities like awareness campaigns and international commemorative day.
Participate in monthly review meetings with Child Protection Committees (CPCs) for technical backstopping and foster parents.
With support from child protection assistant implement activities for child participation and engagement as per program strategy.
With support from child protection assistant conduct focus group discussions/participatory assessments with children to identify child needs and protection concerns/risks
Complete filing of all prevention activities as per standard Alight Tools for activities.
Reporting
Proactively contribute to quality and timely drafting of weekly, monthly reports.
Perform any other duties assigned.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Basic knowledge of Child Protection. is desirable
At least 2 -year experience in Child Protection in general and Case Management in particular
In addition to written and spoken English, must be fluent in Local Languages
Willingness to work and reside in Nyabakande Transit Centre in Kisoro district
Possess a Valid motorcycle riding permit
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 30th May 2025
