Social Worker (Ukrainian speaking)
Contract
Full-time, fixed term employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension
Monthly Gross Salary
736 203 Ft (based on the Salary Scale of the delegation)
Location
Budapest, Hungary
WHAT WE DO GLOBALLY
Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne is the largest international child rights NGO in Switzerland established over 60 years ago.
We operate in over 40 countries with over 100 projects of development aid and emergency impacting over 4 million beneficiaries annually. In Europe our direct assistance projects, strengthening systems and advocacy activities are primarily focused in the areas of access to justice and migration. Terre des hommes has seven offices established in Europe (Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, Albania, Greece, and Kosovo,) and is also engaged in projects with partners from other European countries and beyond.
WHAT WE DO IN EUROPE
In Europe, our collective efforts focus on two key programmatic areas: ensuring respect for the rights of children and youth on the move and contributing to a safe, restorative, and inclusive access to justice for children and youth. Integral to all our activities is the pivotal role of child protection expertise.
Terre des hommes Foundation in Hungary which was established in 2006, provides support and advice to the other Tdh offices in Europe and plays a central role in leading the organization’s projects, implemented in collaboration with a wide range of partners.
In Europe, our collective efforts focus on two key programmatic areas: ensuring respect for the rights of children and youth on the move and contributing to a safe, restorative, and inclusive access to justice for children and youth. Integral to all our activities is the pivotal role of child protection expertise.
More about our work: Magyarországi Terre des hommes Alapítvány "Lausanne" | Terre des hommes
Since 2022, Terre des hommes Foundation in Hungary is supporting Ukrainian refugee children and families in Hungary. The main responsibilities of the social worker role in the project:
- Represents the interests of clients at other institutions and organizations;
- Carries out individual assessment of refugee children and families face-to face,
- Provides support as needed, including referring them to other service providers;
- Prepares protection reports about the clients if needed;
- Support the preparation of information materials on refugees’ rights and available services and their dissemination online and offline;
- Support the Project Manager in mapping relevant stakeholders and available services;
- Supports the Project Officer - MHPSS in the adaptation of the Protection Assistance Handbook to the Hungarian context;
- Provides information on their rights, obligations, available services, social benefits, programs, etc. - performs social administration;
- Attends internal and external events to share his/her experience in working with refugees.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
Social worker qualification, which can be replaced by a higher education degree in a social science field or relevant professional experience.
REQUIREMENTS
- Work experience in social work and with marginalized or vulnerable groups, particularly those affected by migration
- In-depth knowledge of child protection principles, international standards, and relevant frameworks, such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
- Familiarity with child-centered approaches to programming and service delivery.
- Strong understanding of the challenges and dynamics faced by people affected by migration and displacement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff, children, families, and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments, with a commitment to the safety and well-being of children.
LANGUAGES
Hungarian (native)
Ukrainian (C2)
English (B2)
IT KNOW-HOW
Basic IT skills (Excel, Word)
WHAT WE OFFER
Szép Card benefits (11.000 Ft/month)
Private medical insurance
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV, motivation letter in English to hun.hr@tdh.org. Please include the name of the position you are willing to apply and your full name in the subject line.
We will review applications on a rolling basis. The job remains open until it is filled.
Full job description will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
Child Safeguarding Policy:
To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including Global Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy, we are committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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