About The Job
The Community-Based Psychological Support Facilitator will lead structured psychosocial support activities at community level and mobilize community members to promote wellbeing, resilience, and safe coping mechanisms among affected populations. The role supports the delivery of community-based MHPSS interventions in a safe, inclusive, and culturally appropriate manner.
Location: Madagali, Adamawa State
Job Type: Eight (8) Months contract
Application Deadline: January 2, 2026
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.
Safeguarding & Ethics
- Commitment to safeguarding, PSEA, and ethical standards.
- Zero tolerance for exploitation, abuse, or harassment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should ‘click here’ to apply.
Note:
- HARAF is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidate’s regardless disabilities, age, sex. Ethnicity, race, religion and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
