Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a national NGO registered with Nigerian Cooperate Affair Commission as a humanitarian and development organization.
Experience2 – 3 years
Location Borno
- Job Duration: 6 Months
- Location: Borno, Mongonu
DESCRIPTION
- Implementing targeted support activities for vulnerable populations, ensuring quality intervention for those in psychological distress.
- Supporting outreach teams in mapping and assessing children to attend PSS activities, thereby promoting their well-being.
- Assessing psychosocial needs of beneficiaries and designing tailored action plans to address those needs.
- Facilitate psychosocial support sessions for beneficiaries
- Psychosocial support sessions aim to address the emotional, social, and psychological needs of beneficiaries. As a facilitator, you would lead these sessions, creating a space for participants to express themselves, share their experiences, and receive support from both you and their peers.
- Create a safe and supportive environment for sharing experiences.
- Establish an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality where beneficiaries feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This involves setting ground rules, demonstrating empathy, and fostering a non-judgmental environment where everyone’s experiences are valued and respected.
- Utilize participatory methods to promote healing and resilience.
- Provide emotional support and coping strategies.
- Collaborate with other project staff to integrate PSS into project activities.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality while working with survivors.
- Facilitating PSS activities for various groups, including women, girls, youth, and children, using creative and participatory approaches.
- Providing psychoeducation sessions and promoting positive coping mechanisms to help individuals reintegrate into their communities after experiencing violence.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree/HND/NCE in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
- 2 years of work experience in humanitarian setting.
- Relevant experience in counseling, social work, mental health support, or community outreach.
- Training in Psychosocial Support; PSS Facilitators should have training in psychosocial support principles, techniques, and interventions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for PSS Facilitators to establish rapport with individuals or groups, facilitate discussions, and convey information effectively.
COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING:
- Become proficient with the MHPSS data collection tools, conduct, and submit screening and assessment reports in a timely and accurate manner
- Fill in all reporting and data collection forms/tools on daily basis to ensure quality reporting
- Weekly data entry of collected information from the field
- Attend the weekly MHPSS supervision/ on job training meeting
- Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Child Protection Officer (MHPSS).
- The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS
Mandatory requirements:
Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, Kanuri is a strong asset
- Education: BSc. /HND/NCE in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or other related fields.
- Work experience: Experience of 2 year in working as a psycho-social worker, or psycho-social counselor, or community social worker.
Knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of local areas and community structures.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of medical ethics.
- Knowledge in Child Protection.
- Strong facilitation and organizational skills;
- Motivated-and ability to work in a team.
Computer skills:
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Other: Good reporting skills.
DESIRABLE:
- Experience working in humanitarian emergencies and or crisis affected setting.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
