Orphan and Child Welfare OSP Care Worker

Orphan and Child Welfare OSP Care Worker

Position Identification

Position Title : Orphans & Child Welfare OSP Care Worker

Department : Programs

Organisation : Islamic Relief South Africa

Location : Johannesburg, South Africa

Reports to : Orphans & Child Welfare National OSP Project Manager

Purpose of Position

To perform the field work and administrative aspects of the Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) as per the OSP Operations Manual “the manual” as developed and established by Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), with the supplementary SOPs as developed and established by Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA).

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Orphan Sponsorship Program within your service area(s)
• Establish a meaningful working relationship with orphans, families, and relevant stakeholders within your service area(s)
• Work closely with the liaison person and community leader where your satellite office is established to identify opportunities for sponsorship and address risks that may positively impact / negatively affect the operations of the Orphan Sponsorship Program within your service area(s)
• Conduct quarterly meetings with the liaison person and community leader to discuss sponsored orphans from your service area(s), identifying changes in eligibility for Sponsorship swiftly
• Conduct quarterly meetings with the liaison person and community leader to discuss potential orphans eligible for the Orphan Sponsorship Program
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the stakeholder(s) of your service area(s) where guardians expend their Food Aid Vouchers, ensuring guardians utilize the vouchers for its intended purposes in accordance with IRSA and IRW policies
• Conduct quarterly home visits to assess the living conditions, needs, and well-being of orphans and their families
• Ensure Annual Progress Reports (APRs) for all relevant orphans are conducted between August of the previous year and March in the following year, and are uploaded to the Al-Yateem system
• Ensure the Al-Yateem system, housing the bio-data of orphans and guardians within your service area(s) are maintained and updated regularly
• Monitor performance and progress according to the 6 dimensions as per the Goal-Getters project
• Support children and families in accessing economic relief initiatives, including food support, clothing, and social grants
• Identify safeguarding concerns and report cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in line with the IRW’s safeguarding policy
• Participate in monthly case conferences and debriefing sessions with the broader child welfare team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of each child’s progress using standard tools and digital systems where applicable
• Assist the project manager in organizing community-based events, awareness campaigns, and life skills workshops
• Strengthen relationships with caregivers to encourage nurturing, protective environments at home
• Uphold confidentiality and dignity of every child and family engaged in the programme
• Establish a close working relationship with the MEAL Focal Person and Regional Safeguarding Leads, periodically reviewing the nature of the project’s activities to ensure its alignment with IRSA and IRW safeguarding policies and procedures

Reporting

Submit accurate monthly and quarterly narrative reports containing activity and movement within your service area(s) to the OCW National OSP Project Manager.

Project Governance and Documentation

Maintain detailed project files and documentation, including individual OVC files (hard and soft copies), ensuring adherence to IRSA and IRW policies.

Develop and present case studies to support marketing and fundraising efforts for the OSP and Goal-Getters Projects

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

Educational Qualification

Critical Skills & Membership

Other Job Related Conditions

Key Islamic Relief Qualities Required

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to IR’s vision and mission as per below :

Orphan & Child Welfare Organogram

Please forward your CV along with a certified copy of your ID and salary expectations to

Over and above operational requirements Islamic Relief South Africa will take into account the country’s and organizational employment equity imperatives.

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