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Nairobi, Kenya
Closing: Jun 17, 2022
24 days remainingPublished: May 20, 2022 (4 days ago)
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Background: KMET is a local NGO based in Kisumu that has been responding to issues of GBV in Western Kenya.
Due to lack of safe place for survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV), as last resort, often GBV survivors are forced to accept offered temporary solution by their families or among relatives with in the community.
This arrangement is yet to be safe and functional for both survivors and partners working with GBV Survivors.
Hence, KMET has established a GBV Shelter (KMET Freedom House) that will address safety and security of survivors at the Freedom House, based in Tom Mboya Estate, Kisumu County.
We will offer protection to GBV survivors whose lives are in danger from the perpetrators and a safe home for referrals for GBV services to all the actors along GBV referral pathway in Kisumu and beyond.
The purpose of this position: Reporting to the Program Manager – Gender Livelihoods. The Social Worker will be based at KMET and incharge of the day to day operations of the Safe house.
S/he will be responsible for provision of case management and psychosocial support to GBV survivors & persons at risk.
Provide a mother figure to the victims at the House while Ensuring complete care and treatment of GBV survivors at the House including referrals to partner agencies for further case management.
Background: KMET is a local NGO based in Kisumu that has been responding to issues of GBV in Western Kenya.
Due to lack of safe place for survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV), as last resort, often GBV survivors are forced to accept offered temporary solution by their families or among relatives with in the community.
This arrangement is yet to be safe and functional for both survivors and partners working with GBV Survivors.
Hence, KMET has established a GBV Shelter (KMET Freedom House) that will address safety and security of survivors at the Freedom House, based in Tom Mboya Estate, Kisumu County.
We will offer protection to GBV survivors whose lives are in danger from the perpetrators and a safe home for referrals for GBV services to all the actors along GBV referral pathway in Kisumu and beyond.
The purpose of this position: Reporting to the Program Manager – Gender Livelihoods. The Social Worker will be based at KMET and incharge of the day to day operations of the Safe house.
S/he will be responsible for provision of case management and psychosocial support to GBV survivors & persons at risk.
Provide a mother figure to the victims at the House while Ensuring complete care and treatment of GBV survivors at the House including referrals to partner agencies for further case management.
Primary Responsibilities
Safe House Management
Coordination and Networking
Community engagement and outreach
Monitoring and evaluation
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