Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate structured group and community-based psychosocial support activities.
- Mobilize community members to participate in psychosocial and wellbeing activities.
- Promote positive coping strategies, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
- Identify individuals in need of additional psychosocial or mental health support and refer them appropriately.
- Provide basic psychological first aid (PFA) where required, in line with training and SOPs.
- Support awareness and sensitization sessions on stress management and wellbeing.
- Maintain basic activity records and submit reports to the supervisor.
- Work closely with community leaders and protection teams to ensure safe and inclusive participation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field (required).
- Additional training or certification in Psychosocial Support (PSS), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Counseling, or Social Work is a strong advantage.
- At least 1–2 years’ experience in community-based work, psychosocial support, or humanitarian programming.
- Experience working with vulnerable or crisis-affected populations is desirable.
- Ability to communicate effectively in local language(Hausa)
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience, and good listening skills.
- Ability to work respectfully within communities.
- Basic documentation and reporting skills.
- Willingness to work in field-based and community settings.