SOCIAL WORKERs (2 Positions)

A career opportunity awaits at SOS Childrens Villages International — they are hiring a SOCIAL WORKERs (2 Positions) in Baidoa. Candidates should bring 3 - 4 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Protection Affairs sector. The application deadline is Nov, 11 — early applications are encouraged.

Position Title: SOCIAL WORKERs (2 Positions)

Reporting To: Protection Officer

Duty Station: Baidoa-Southwest-Somalia

Job Summary

The Social Worker will support the delivery of community-based protection services through outreach,

identification of vulnerable individuals, case management support, psychosocial support, referrals, follow-up,

and protection monitoring. The position will work closely with the Protection Assistant to ensure timely and

quality protection interventions while maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding standards, and humanitarian

principles.

The Social Worker will engage with communities, volunteers, local authorities, and service providers to

strengthen community-based protection mechanisms, facilitate access to services, and promote awareness on

child protection, safeguarding, GBV, PSEA, and other protection issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular outreach visits to identify vulnerable children, women, persons with disabilities, older persons,

and other at-risk individuals.

• Support the Protection Assistant in conducting intake interviews, protection assessments, beneficiary

registration, and case documentation.

• Assist in the implementation of protection case management, including identification, referrals, follow-up, and

case closure in accordance with established procedures.

• Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) and basic psychosocial support to vulnerable individuals and families.
• Facilitate referrals to health, legal, child protection, GBV, mental health, education, and other specialized

services, and monitor referral outcomes.

• Conduct community awareness sessions on child protection, safeguarding, GBV prevention, Prevention of

Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child rights, and available protection services.

• Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based protection mechanisms, community

volunteers, and referral networks.

• Conduct regular protection monitoring visits to identify protection risks, emerging concerns, and service gaps

within target communities.

• Collect, compile, and submit accurate beneficiary information, activity reports, case updates, and success stories

in a timely manner.

• Maintain confidential and accurate beneficiary records, case files, and protection documentation.
• Participate in coordination meetings, case conferences, and community engagement activities as required.
• Ensure all activities are implemented in accordance with humanitarian principles, safeguarding standards,

confidentiality, and a survivor-centred approach.

• Immediately report protection incidents, safeguarding concerns, and child protection violations through

appropriate reporting mechanisms.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Protection Assistant or Protection Officer to support effective

implementation of protection activities.

About Baidoa

Baidoa is the interim capital of the South West State of Somalia. The city is strategically important for humanitarian operations and has a significant presence of international and local organizations working on food security, health, and livelihood programs. It offers opportunities for professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Baydhabo • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub • Ilaalinta

Qualifications

and Job Competencies

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Community Development, Public Health,

Humanitarian Studies, or another relevant field.

• Diploma in a relevant field with significant practical experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social work, protection programming, child protection, GBV, case

management, psychosocial support, or humanitarian programming.

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including children, women, internally displaced persons

(IDPs), persons with disabilities, and other at-risk groups.

• Experience conducting home visits, community outreach, protection assessments, referrals, and follow-up.
• Previous experience with NGOs, UN agencies, or community-based organizations is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of humanitarian protection principles and standards.
• Knowledge of Child Protection, GBV, Safeguarding, PSEAH, protection case management, and referral

pathways.

• Knowledge of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and basic psychosocial support.
• Strong communication, interviewing, facilitation, and community mobilization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and prepare quality reports.
• Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience using digital data collection tools such as Kobo Collect or ODK is an added advantage.

Personal Competencies

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote field locations.
• Respect for diversity, inclusion, and the rights of vulnerable populations.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and humanitarian principles.
• Fluency in Somali and working knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Child Safeguarding Policy:

SOS Children’s Villages organization is committed to safeguarding the rights of the children and therefore, is expected

that every individual who joins with SOS Children’s Villages Somalia understand his/her responsibility in protecting and

keeping children always safe.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should send their applications with a CV and scanned copies of your academic

and professional certificates indicating telephone numbers and three referees to:

this link: Indicating

with the subject line of the position.

The closing date is. 11/11/2026

Competent Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply on employer site

Apply at: https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com/jobs/2690/social-workers-%282-positions%29/job