Casework Coordinator - inara

Employer: International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance

Deadline for applications: Friday, February 17, 2017

Contract: 

• Full time position

Location: Beirut

Working area:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Casework Coordinator is responsible for the Casework team at INARA. They will coordinate caseworkers in the life-altering injury and orthopaedic projects as well as be responsible for the management of their own cases. They will undertake elements of strategic work as assigned to them by the Programme Manager.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Casework Coordinator will head the Casework section at INARA. This means they are responsible for the management of two caseworkers under the life-altering project and one caseworker under the orthopaedic project
   
• Leading in the development and implementation of new projects, with support from the Programme Manager
   
• Creating and updating of all case management documents with buy in from the Casework Team
   
• Reporting on the progress of cases and other types of reporting on a monthly basis as per donor requirements
   
• Assisting the Programme Manager in the creation of a monitoring tool in order to monitor outcomes of beneficiary care and overall programme implementation, according to INARA’s objectives
   
• Assisting the Programme Manager in evaluating the impact of INARA’s programme
• There may be times that the Casework Coordinator is required to take on additional tasks as and when they arise. The position holder must be flexible
   

Case Management

• Identifying and receiving case referrals through engaging with existing or new referral networks both in and outside Beirut
   
• Working to connect vetted cases with the appropriate medical provider and/or humanitarian organisation, organising logistical support and residential care as appropriate
   
• Responsible for the ongoing management of the case including; accompanying beneficiaries to medical appointments, organising follow ups and general liaison with medical providers and/or humanitarian organisations
   
• Responsible for maintaining contact with the beneficiary, ensuring holistic support from case beginning to end. This includes establishing if there are any further needs which need to be addressed
   
• Assisting with maintaining and creating a network of referral organisations and partnerships whilst boosting awareness or/and credibility for INARA
   

Administration/ other

• Responsible for updating the case file, case database, expenses incurred and any other administrative tasks on a timely and ongoing basis
   
• The Casework Coordinator must work with the Fundraising and Finance Officer and Communications Officer for tasks which require collaborative working
   

Reporting

• Reports to the Programme Manager on a regular basis through weekly catch ups
   
• Requests approval for all payments from the Programme Manager
   

Working Environment

• Located in Beirut, the working environment will be a combination of both field and office based work
   
• There may be times when the position holder is required to work on the weekends or evenings and undertake other duties which are broadly in line with the above

Experience required: 

• 3 to 5 years
 

Education degree: Bachelor Degree Field of education: Preferably in the field of social work, medical or child protection relation areas

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Fluent English: Fluent French:

Period: 1 year renewable contract

Salary:

Submission guidelines: Please send your CV and Cover Letter stating how you meeting the Job Description to sofia@inara.org This position is only open to Lebanese nationals

Cover letter required? Yes

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sofia Karim

Programme Manager

Email: sofia@inara.org

Fax:

Website: http://www.inara.org