Psychosocial Support (PSS) Technical Officer / Технічний (-a) спеціаліст (-ка) із психосоціальної підтримки (PSS)

GC has recently launched its Community-Led Emergency Action and Response (CLEAR) program in Ukraine’s Chernivtsi and Chernihiv Oblasts, with the generous support of USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance. This program is designed with the goal of saving lives, reducing suffering, and addressing needs while supporting communities to lead their own response. To that end, CLEAR will partner with local CSOs to implement humanitarian projects that address protection, shelter, or water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) needs in their communities.

Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. Global Communities is responding to the crisis in Ukraine, delivering humanitarian assistance through a community-led response. Global Communities’ response is designed with the goal of saving lives, reducing suffering, and addressing urgent needs while supporting communities to lead their own response and setting them up for recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) that support and achieve planned activities.
• Conduct capacity building sessions and training according to the capacity building plan established by the Protection Technical Advisor
• Provide direct support to Protection partners in implementing activity plans that respond to case trends and identified needs.
• Ensure all activities run according to minimum standards and best practices and are appropriate for the context, in line with minimum standards for MHPSS, CP, GBV and humanitarian principles.
• Implement standard tools to gather, assess and utilize data on community needs and partner services, including through safety audits and Focus Group Discussions
• Coordinate the distribution of Recreational PSS Kits to partners and communities, in line with GC policies and in coordination withthe GC protection team
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders and other implementing partners.
• Develop and maintain referral maps in close coordination with the GBV Prevention and Empowerment Technical Officer and the GBV Case Management Officer.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and three-month work plans in a timely manner, and incorporate supervisor feedback as requested.
• Oversee the quality of information/data collection and advocacy related to protection and PSS gaps and services and review M&E findings.
• Develop materials around lessons learned and best practices and disseminate to partners and relevant GC departments.
• Coordinate closely with the MHPSS Technical Working Group, Protection Cluster and other relevant coordination groups as agreed with the Protection Technical Advisor
• Engage with Ministry of Social Protection and other Government representatives to understand and coordinate with available GBV services 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required; degree in social sciences, psychology, social work, international development or other related field is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 to 2years’ experience in counselling and Protection programs.
• Knowledge of humanitarian and protection principles and standards, as well as Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
• Familiarity with theIASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings and other international best practices on PSS
• Past work with local NGOs and/or international donor funded programs preferred.
• Experience with capacity building, mentorship, or training preferred
• Remote management experience preferred.

Skills

• Commitment to the principles of confidentiality, survivor-centered approach, and Do No Harm.
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and problem solving skills, and the attention to detail necessary to meet deadlines for multiple projectsin a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and survivor-centered approach
• A team player who can work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds
• A strong understanding of the Ukraine context
• Computer literacy, familiarity with word processing, excel and PowerPoint, and command of database applications is required.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25%) to difficult and challenging environments for trips ranging from one to six weeks.

Language

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, and Ukrainian and/or Russian. Must be able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively.

Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters to [email protected] by COB October 25, 2022 indicating position title in the subject line.

Global Communities is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all staff, representatives, partners, participants, and anyone with whom Global Communities interacts worldwide, especially children and adults at risk.