Details of Psychosocial Support Experts
About the institution
| Name | Medical Teams International |
| City | Jigjiga |
| Job Requirement | About the job Under
the supervision of the Program Manager and in close collaboration with the GBV
Specialist and other service providers, the Psychosocial Support Expert is
responsible for delivering mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)
services to GBV survivors and strengthening community-based psychosocial
response mechanisms across the project operation zones under the World
Bank-funded Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project (SEHCD).
This includes Banadir region, Southwest State, Hirshabelle State, Galmudug
State, Puntland, and Jubaland State. This
role is contingent upon the successful securing of funding for the project. Responsibilities:
Skills and
qualifications About you To
be successful in this role we expect you to have: -
We
offer Contract
length: 12 months subject to funding. Band: NM-G Work
location: Somalia Start
date:
TBD Reporting
to:
Program Manager Salary
and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of
Employment for employees on national contract.
How to apply All Applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than
four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not
be considered. Closing date for
applications: 15th April 2025
Apply
to https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId |
| Member Since | Apr 03,2025 |
| Last Worked | Apr 09,2025 |
| Open Job By Medical Teams International | 3 |
Job Requirement
About the job
Under
the supervision of the Program Manager and in close collaboration with the GBV
Specialist and other service providers, the Psychosocial Support Expert is
responsible for delivering mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)
services to GBV survivors and strengthening community-based psychosocial
response mechanisms across the project operation zones under the World
Bank-funded Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project (SEHCD).
This includes Banadir region, Southwest State, Hirshabelle State, Galmudug
State, Puntland, and Jubaland State.
This
role is contingent upon the successful securing of funding for the project.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and
group counseling sessions for GBV survivors, ensuring a trauma-informed approach.
- Develop and implement
psychosocial intervention plans tailored to the needs of survivors.
- Conduct
capacity-building sessions for staff, teachers, and community focal points on
psychological first aid (PFA) and trauma-informed care.
- Support the development
and strengthening of referral pathways and community-based psychosocial support
networks.
- Collaborate with GBV
case managers, legal experts, healthcare specialists, and local authorities to
ensure a holistic case management approach.
- Provide technical input
for the development of training materials, information, education, and
communication (IEC) resources on MHPSS and GBV prevention.
- Conduct risk
assessments and community consultations to identify key psychosocial challenges
and propose intervention strategies.
- Ensure compliance with
confidentiality, ethical guidelines, and survivor-centered approaches in all
MHPSS activities.
- Support the project in
monitoring and evaluating psychosocial interventions, submitting reports on key
performance indicators (KPIs) and well-being outcomes.
- Participate in
awareness-raising activities to reduce stigma and promote access to mental
health services for survivors.
- Engage in regular
learning and capacity-building activities to enhance best practices in
psychosocial support for GBV survivors
Skills and
qualifications
About you
To
be successful in this role we expect you to have: -
- Minimum of 6 years of
experience in psychosocial support and mental health services.
- Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology, Psychiatry, or Mental Health.
- Additional
certifications in trauma counseling, gender-based violence response, or
clinical psychology are desirable.
- Strong knowledge of
trauma-informed care, GBV case management, and mental health interventions.
- Experience working in
emergency settings, humanitarian contexts, or with vulnerable populations.
- Proven ability to
design and deliver training and capacity-building programs.
- Knowledge of community
engagement and survivor-centered approaches.
- Familiarity with
grievance redress mechanisms (GRM) and ethical reporting of GBV cases.
- In
this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core
competencies:
- Striving for
excellence: You focus on reaching results while
ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You
involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You
take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You
listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating
integrity: You uphold and promote the highest
standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and
Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and
harassment.
We
offer
Contract
length: 12 months subject to funding.
Band: NM-G
Work
location: Somalia
Start
date:
TBD
Reporting
to:
Program Manager
Salary
and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of
Employment for employees on national contract.
How to apply
All Applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than
four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not
be considered.
Closing date for
applications: 15th April 2025
Apply
to https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId