Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
HelpAge International wishes to recruit a Social Worker (SW) for the Burundian Refugee Response programme based in Kibondo District in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. , 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

A summary of the job purpose and person specification is indicated below while the full Job Description will be available on request to syone.simon@helpage.org  copy to tanzania.office@helpage.org  .

Job Responsibilities: Not Specified

Job Skills: Not Specified

Person Specification
• A bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social Works, Community Psychology, Community Development or Sociology.
• Minimum of 2-4 years hands on relevant professional experience especially in social works or development works.
• Experience of working on GBV issues.
• Demonstrable interest in ageing issues
• Experience in working with refugee population is preferred.
• Understanding of protection and human rights issues concerning the refugees a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills
• Self-motivation and strong team spirit
• Good report writing skills
• Facilitation and trainings skills
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Respectful and courteous.
• Able to maintain a high level of ethical standards
• 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

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
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: tanzania.office@helpage.org 
Applications should be sent before Friday 06th March 2020. HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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