• Application Deadline: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: MHPSS Officer


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 4 years


• Location Adamawa


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Reports to: Program Manager

Duration: 3months  

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MHPSS Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing psycho-social support services to at-risk women, men, boys, girls and survivors of GBV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in close collaboration with Protection Officer and GBV Case Worker.


• Assessing the psychosocial needs of the individuals by identifying, documenting, and analyzing the client’ needs.


• Respond to the identified needs by providing direct PSS.


• Familiarize with existing pathways or where necessary develop a system for referral of cases needing further support or other services.


• Provide tailored PSS support at the individual, family and community levels.


• Conduct specific psychosocial group activities, adapted and appropriate to group’s specific needs and capacities.


• Ensure weekly planning of activities and movements in the field in coordination with the project team.


• Demonstrate ethical and professional practice including respect of client’s confidentiality and point of view and reporting any incidents or acts that may cause any harm to client or others.


• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.


• At least 3 years of experience in MHPSS programming, preferably in humanitarian contexts.


• Strong knowledge of MHPSS principles, theories, and practices.


• Experience in designing and implementing MHPSS interventions.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and community engagement skills.


• Ability to work in challenging environments and under pressure.


• Fluency in English, hausa and local languages an asset.