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• Assesses beneficiary needs, accurately
  analyzes cases, and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality of the
  beneficiary.
• Uses a victim-centered approach.
• Provide on-site crisis intervention,
  emergency assistance, information, referral and follow-up on cases to ensure beneficiary welfare.
• The incumbent will provide advocacy services
  upon repatriation at
  the airport or border.
• Provide information on victimization,
  beneficiary’s legal rights and protections, and information on the
  criminal justice process.
• Advocate for the beneficiary if she decides
  to file a police report or pursue a criminal case to prosecute her trafficker.
• Carry a work phone and Respond to emergency
  calls during unfavorable times. .
• Establish and maintain communication to meet
  the objectives of this project.
• Take part in briefings in assigned law
  enforcement agencies.
• Maintain professional and cooperative
  relations with law enforcement agencies, criminal justice agencies,
  community agencies, hospitals, and the community.
• Evaluate and maintain appropriate referral
  sources for beneficiary in collaboration with beneficiary’s case manager.
• Create and facilitate education
  presentations and trainings for law enforcement, service providers, and
  others.
• Maintain current and accurate beneficiary
  information on all forms.
• Compile project data and assist with
  monitoring and
  evaluation statistics.
• Maintain knowledge of current events and
  developments in the profession.
• Build and maintain positive working
  relationships with co-workers, supervisors and all staff.
• Keep supervisor and case manager informed of
  activities and problems.
• Promote the best interest of SP and project
  partner.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary
  by the supervisor. 

• The
  applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science, Criminal
  Justice, Social Work and or any other related field.
• The
  Victim Advocate should have at least two years’ experience working with
  vulnerable/exploited people in a position involving the provision of
  victim services, social work, counseling, equivalent social skills, and
  program administration.
• He/
  She Should be personable, a team leader and result orientated to fill the
  position of Victim Advocate.
• He/
  She should have excellent Computer Skills, Verbal and written
  Communication skills, Interpersonal skills and Organizational skills,
  spoken and written English skills.
• The
  successful candidate should have the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to
  the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service population and to be
  sensitive to the needs of special populations.

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