Protection (Psychosocial Support) Officer

Date Posted: Oct 24, 2022

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Location:

Kunar
Company:

Danish Refugee Council
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Morning)
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

2
Vacancy number:

VA-JAA-282-22
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Nov 18, 2022

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About Danish Refugee Council

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO - one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 7,500 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance. DRC supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies. DRC works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence. Our 6,000 volunteers in Denmark make an invaluable difference in integration activities throughout the country.

Job Description

The overall purpose of the role:

The Psychosocial Support Officer, under the direct supervision of the Protection Team Leader in Kunar, is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial counseling to the project beneficiaries and targeted communities, case management, referrals and follow-up, awareness raising, liaising with government and other key stakeholders, and conducting training.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group psychosocial counseling to the project beneficiaries in the target communities and/or at the community center.
Ensure professional psychological assessment and support for all beneficiary cases, and closely monitor and document the psychological recovery of cases.
Produce and maintain accurate records of the beneficiaries’ cases, and keep all case documents locked/protected and confidential.
Provide referral of beneficiaries for additional assistance, as needed, to internal and external service providers.
Conduct psychosocial information awareness-raising sessions in the targeted communities.
Engage the men and women of the community in discussions around women’s rights and gender-based violence.
Identify problems with GBV and access to services and provide recommendations to mitigate them.
Set up a monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness and the impact of the planned individual and group psychological support on the beneficiaries.
Support/give training to DRC-DDG staff on how to identify signs of possible abuse affecting the beneficiaries at the center and encountered through outreach and awareness-raising activities
Support/give training to other local actors and community members on psychological first aid (PFA), identification, and referral of persons in need of psychosocial support, including principles of working with children and survivors.
Provide support in needs assessment surveys for future protection programming.
Submit weekly progress reports of the activities to the line manager.
Perform other relevant duties, as needed, or requested.

Key Deliverables:

Daily psychosocial counseling and case management for clients at the community center and/or mobile clinics in the community.

Key stakeholders:

Clients-IDPs, returnees, and host community members
DRC/DDG staff in Kunar
Partner Organizations
Government stakeholders

Job Requirements

Education/qualifications:

University degree in Psychology or Social Work, and a valid certificate from the Ministry of Health certifying as a professional psychosocial counselor.
An understanding of the basic principles of humanitarian work, human rights, protection, and the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees in Afghanistan.
Interest in humanitarian work and human rights, ability, and willingness to learn.
Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to set priorities and show initiative, to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages:

Good knowledge of English, fluency in Pashto, and good knowledge of Dari

Experience:

At least 2-3 years of work experience in psychological/psychosocial counseling, preferably with IDPs/refugees/returnees.
Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable clients, including survivors of SGBV and victims of child abuse.
Strong knowledge of child-friendly interviewing techniques and communicating with children.
Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support In Emergency Settings.
Understanding the psychosocial support needs of IDPs/refugees in Afghanistan.

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and a DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of your CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considered, please do not attach your CVs.

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