- An introductory overview of Baghdad Women Association
(In 2004, a coalition of eleven distinguished Iraqi women, hailing from diverse elite backgrounds encompassing varied ethnicities, religions, and professional expertise, convened in Baghdad with a shared vision. Their collective purpose was to establish Baghdad Women Association (BWA) — an Association dedicated to serving the needs of women and girls, providing essential support to address the profound challenges faced by Iraqi women.
The formation of BWA was a response to the extensive suffering experienced by Iraqi women, transcending all facets of their lives — be it within the family unit, community dynamics, or political spheres. This adversity manifested from early stages of development, impacting women from their embryonic roles through subsequent life stages. Beyond contending with economic hardship, deprivation, and substandard living conditions during the lean years of the economic blockade imposed on Iraq and the prolonged international wars, Iraqi women grappled with profound personal losses. Fathers, brothers, and sons were lost during the protracted conflicts, further compounded by shifts in ruling systems and subsequent bitterness arising from arbitrary practices against Iraqi women as citizens and individuals. The ramifications were deeply felt on psychological, emotional, physical, and economic fronts.
In response to these pressing challenges, BWA was founded as a beacon of support and empowerment, seeking to address the holistic well-being of Iraqi women and girls. The organization has since evolved with a steadfast commitment to combatting violence, advocating for women’s rights, and fostering positive change in the lives of those it serves.)
General Description: Social Worker conduct research projects to investigate a number of social issues and then report on the findings. The social worker will use a variety of methods to collect their information; this could include surveys, focus groups, and interviews. The survey results can be used to change social policies or to test the effectiveness of an existing policy.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the identification and selection of women who are at risk of violence, according to standard vulnerability criteria.
- Conduct follow-up family visits to provide psychosocial first aid or psychological support or any other assistance needed, according to the needs of the family.
- Provide high-quality case management services, including interviews with clients, assessments, and care plans.
- Provide referrals to survivors according to the services available and respecting their wishes and choices.
- Provide ongoing emotional support, face-to-face to beneficiaries.
- Accompany survivors to access support services as available.
- Community mobilization to identify, refer, and support the community and families of survivors according to the principles of guidance.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with information exchange protocols, ethical standards, and safety standards.
- Any work assigned by the direct supervisor.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.
- Effective listening and interpersonal skills, the ability to ask questions, reflect, and challenge attitudes and beliefs.
- Interest in self-awareness and self-development.
- Must be able to control their emotions, thoughts, and feelings while working with women and girls who have survived violence.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in delivering sessions.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and/or Kurdish (spoken and written).
- Basic knowledge of English is a strong advantage
- Make field visits
More Information
- How to apply (- Interested candidates can send their updated CV and cover letter to the email: [email protected] - Please mention the subject line: Social Worker- Dohuk/ Khanke Camp)
