Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessment to identify client’s need, strengths and area of concern.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with clients, setting realistic goals and outlining appropriate interventions
• Provide individual or group-based counseling, emotional support and crisis intervention to clients based on DRC PSS’s SoPs’ and other relevant guide
• Collaborate with other protection team (such as case management and legal officers) to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Assist clients in navigating and accessing community resources such as specialized mental health services, financial assistance, housing support and social services.
• Prepare/adopt IEC materials appropriate to the context
• Plan and lead overall peer mentorship and socio emotional learning programs
• Advocate for the clients need and right, ensuring they receive the necessary support and services.
• Maintain detailed and confidential client’s records, documenting progress and interventions.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices in psychosocial support.
• Supervise and coach protection assistants_pss
• Carry out other tasks directed by the supervisor

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master

DRC’s 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 act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• 2-years work experience in a related field
• Experience in providing psychosocial support related activities in humanitarian organizations
• Previous experience working with IDPs and returnees – preferable
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; proficiency in Activity info and other data collection/analysis tools desirable

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, sociology, social work or other related fields from recognized institution.

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Proficient of English language
• Knowledge of local language is an advantage