Community Based Psycho Social Support Facilitator at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
141514
Job Views
57

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.



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