NGO Good Neighbors is looking for a Social Workers

About Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors, founded in Seoul in 1991, operates in 51 countries including Cameroon as a global humanitarian and development NGO. We prioritize child wellbeing through community-driven solutions for sustainable child protection. Our holistic approach spans education, WASH, health, food security, livelihoods, and environment to foster thriving children and communities. In Cameroon, we partner with UN agencies, bilateral donors, and international NGOs for lasting humanitarian and development impact.

Project Context

Funded by KOICA and implemented with UNICEF and stakeholders, KOICA Phase II reinforces local governance and systems for better essential service access among vulnerable groups. The project targets education, child protection, WASH, and social services in the East Region's Lom & Djerem and Kadey Divisions. Good Neighbors Cameroon is recruiting 2 Social Workers to drive child protection and social support activities.

Position Details

• Duty Station: Batouri, East Region, Cameroon
• Coverage Area: Batouri and Ngoura Subdivisions (Kadey Division)
• Contract Type: Fixed-term (CDD), 1 year renewable based on performance and funding

Role Purpose

As frontline responders, Social Workers identify and manage at-risk children facing violence, exploitation, abuse, or neglect in host and refugee communities. They deliver child-centered case management, psychosocial aid, and community outreach per National SOPs and UNICEF standards to uphold child rights.

Main Responsibilities

Case Management and Child Protection

• Identify vulnerable children and families needing support
• Perform case assessments and develop individualized plans
• Offer psychosocial support and referrals

Community Engagement

• Lead awareness sessions on child protection, birth registration, and rights
• Build and strengthen community partnerships for child protection