Temporário Psychosocial Support Officer – National Position
Descrição da Vaga
IsraAID is looking for Psychosocial Support officer for the organization’s Emergency Response in Mozambique post Cyclone Idai to be based in Beira, with frequent travel to various districts in Sofala Province. This position is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience in a non-profit project and lead innovative grass-roots activities in the field. The ideal candidate will have a combined experience in humanitarian aid and a background in PSS in education.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The PSS Officer will lead training, provide supervision to partners and beneficiaries, and support all activities in Sofala Province regarding PSS. The PSS Officer will contribute to the vision for IsraAID in Mozambique, in line with the organization’s established policies, principles and operating practices, as well as good management of the political, social, cultural & economic environment.
The PSS Officer will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and is responsible for:
1. Train partners and beneficiaries in PSS core skills.
2. Work with our partners and government counterparts for supervision at the Province and District level.
3. Support the direct and indirect beneficiaries of the training, and report to the PC of any concerns or challenges for a coordinated response.
4. Use MEAL programmatic tools at all levels of implementation.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Training
• Ensure that all programs, projects and activities follow the objectives, identifiable
direct/indirect beneficiaries, and the impact-oriented implementation plan laid out by Project Coordinator and Program Manager
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures are followed for each program for the effective and ethical implementation of programs
• Ensure trainings and staff interaction are carried out in a responsible and professional manner for effectiveness and quality
• Use TOT methodologies within the training and conduct professional supervision to
beneficiaries
Program Management
• Ensure all budgeting and administrative tasks in support of specific activities are followed up on and executed with the expectations of the PM
• Provide support to the Project Coordinator to ensure the coordination and timely delivery of program activities
• Ensure implementation of activities follow the work plan timeline, and coordinate with Project Coordinator to mitigate challenges that arise
• Provide progress and financial reports as required by the government and IsraAID HQ, as well as accountability procedures as required by other organizations.
Human Resource Management
• Provide coaching and mentoring advice to trainees when necessary and lead initiatives to develop beneficiaries’ capacity
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
• Significant experience in an equivalent position in a development or humanitarian context
• Experience in facilitating trainings
• University degree in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support related areas
• Experience working in training and program implementation
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and pro-activity
• Proven ability to work independently in a changing environment
• IT literate (Office package – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to work in a high stress environment
• Good writing and communication
• Ability to give trainings in an interesting and clear way
LANGUAGES
Required: Professionally fluent or native speaker in Portuguese and fluent in English.
Highly Desirable: Proficiency in a local language, such as Sena and/or Ndau.
CONDITIONS
1. Based in Beira, Mozambique with frequent travel to the districts.
2. Paid full-time position on a temporary work contract.
3. Position is unaccompanied.
4. Mozambican nationals only can apply for this position.
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter, no more than 2 pages, to moz@israaid.org until January 25th, 23h hours in Mozambique
*the cover letter should include how this position fits into your career plans, provide
examples on how you meet the requirements and describe your expectations about the
position.
**in the email subject please indicate the title of the position you are applying to.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified
