PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Psychosocial Support Officer (PSSO) will be 100% field based and will support the implementation of the protection objectives and activities related to the OFDA project to be carried out in Rutana, Cankuzo and Ruyigi.
He / she will be in charge of the implementation of all activities related to the PSSO or level of Rutana, Cankuzo or Ruyigi under the OFDA project, including the collection of trainings on the Psychosocial support (PSS) to the health centers identified in the project, as well as the organization of Psychosocial support sessions within the communities of Rutana, Cankuzo or Ruyigi.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up training for the health centers identified in the project;
- Train local focal points on COVID-19 presentative measures;
- Disseminate the COVID-19 key messages in health centers identified in the project;
- Organize the community sessions on the PSS;
- Support community discussions on COVID-19 and other topics such as GBV;
- Support the referencing of protection cases identified in the project;
- Identify of beneficiaries in the project;
- Support beneficiaries in PSS matters;
- Strengthen the capacities of health centers in identifying vulnerable cases and legal referral;
- Work through different actors on the identification of beneficiaries;
- Provide capacity building of staff under his supervision.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Have a university degree in psychology / social science or political science;
- Have 2 years of experience in a similar position’;
- Field experience in the field of protection, child protection, GBV or trafficking;
- Experience in providing training;
- Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Advanced command of French; fluency in English desirable;
- A good understanding of humanitarian issues.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-burundi. If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process. All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be considered.
In case you face challenges applying through the online system, please call HR department for support. The closing date for submission of applications (Updated and signed CV, motivation letter, certificates of service, and Certified Degrees) is September 24, 2020. No late applications will be accepted.
Important Note:
- World Vision Burundi does neither use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews or medical checks.
- As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
More Information
- Job City Rutana
