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| Psychosocial Facilitator | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-12-05 | Close Date | 2022-12-12 |
| Vacancy No | WCUK/22/434 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 2 | Contract Duration | 18 months - Extendable |
| Education | Have bachelor degree in social science preferably in psychosocial field. | Experience | 2-3 years’ relevant experience in PSS preverbally with INGOs. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per WCUK salary Scale |
About Company
About War Child UK: War Child, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades we’ve delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from reintegrating children formerly associated with armed groups and armed forces (CAAFAG) in the Central African Republic to reuniting children with their families in Afghanistan. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.
Job Description
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide daily psychosocial support to the targeted beneficiaries in the field, providing response and information and managing the cases identified and or referred to. And ensure reach out of affected children in the targeted areas in Herat by responding to calls/contacts and emergencies received.
The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Developing monthly and weekly PSS & PFA plan responding the needs of targeted beneficiaries in the field and call center;
- Conducting regular field visits to the targeted are for the provision of PSS and PFA sessions;
- Actively participate in the identification process of the targeted beneficiaries and have rapid need assessment for the provision of services;
- Communicate effectively with the children and their caregivers for providing the services and distributing the recreational kits;
- Support the SWC psycho-social technical officer in development of the PSS and PFA packages
- Answer to all call coming and Inform child helpline callers about the helpline services and gather relevant information needed to be able to assess their needs and enter the data collected in the child helpline database;
- Provide telephonic PSS and counselling if needed refer to the mobile team to arrange face to face counselling;
- Make sure the identified cases are managed and supported with proper documentation using the inter-agency case management standards;
- Refer the case that requires specialized mental health to the actors and maintain follow up and record the progress;
- In consultation with MEAL department and the supervisor, ensure proper case management and records of the cases according to the standards.
- Produce narrative and data report every month, share it with line manager.
- Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to War Child’s Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.
- Other duties assigned by the line manager.
Our Values
Bold
We use our passion and creativity to deliver high quality evidence-based work designed to maximize our beneficial impact for children in conflict.
Accountable to Children
Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity.
Transparent
We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty.
Committed to each other
We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to the best we can be we are honest and open with each other, sharing our success and confronting our challenges
Job Requirement
Person Specification
War Child in Afghanistan operates in a dynamic environment with a team of highly motivated and dedicated staff. The right candidate will share these qualities and bring effective leadership to a diverse team. The successful candidate will be creative problem solver and foster a solution-based approach to management.
Experience and mandatory criteria:
- Have bachelor degree in social science preferably in psychosocial field.
- 2-3 years’ relevant experience in PSS preverbally with INGOs.
- Have 1-2 child protection experience
- Good Computer Skill
- Good English Language Skills
- Ability to explain and teach the topics in a simple and systematic way
- Excellent Communication, coordination, Negotiation skills
- Good report writing and presentation skills
Submission Guideline
How to apply
- Please go to this link: https://airtable.com/shrV2xkEDqoKvG60U, fill in your information and attach your documents before the closing date - (12-Dec-2022).
- Applications after closing date will not be accepted.
- Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for written test/interview.
Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Child Safeguarding
Pre-employment checks
Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
a satisfactory police record check to include a International/National Criminal Record Check, and a clear vetting and Due Diligence check
- receipt of three satisfactory references