Protection-MHPSS Assistant-1

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Job Overview:

Summary statement of responsibilities:

The position holder is responsible for implementing integrated Protection-MHPSS program in Bambasi Woreda, IDP sites. The position holder will engage in the prevention and response activities of the program that include working with the community, non-specialized mental health and psychosocial support activities and case management Services.

Detailed Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Assist the team in the assessment of the living conditions of women children, people with mental health conditions and people with disabilities (PWDs) in the IDP community centers and participate in the development of an appropriate strategy in addressing their needs.
• Facilitate the involvement of children and women the community (leaders and parents) in women and girls safe space SHLS, and in MHPSS activities and document the progress made.
• Facilitate and support mental health awareness, psychoeducation and PSS sessions.
• Support community leaders and government sector focal points in the monitoring, verification, and documentation of MHPSS/CP/GBV cases.
• Follow-up the preparation and implementation of case action plan and conduct home to home visit including outreach programs.
• Carry out data Entry into the CP/GBVIMS database.
• Support the Protection-MHPSS officer in facilitating and coordinating appropriate MHPSS/CP/GBV case management services in collaboration with the Bambasi woreda office of women and social affairs likewise other key stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate protection-MHPSS awareness session.
• Organize and lead mental health and psychosocial support activities at women and girls’ safe space (WGSS) and SHLSs
• Work closely with the Protection-MHPSS Officer in the celebration of international events  and other awareness-raising sessions.
• Adhere and fully abide by the GBV code of conduct and MHPSS key principles.
• Shall take any additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
• Develop ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Job requirement

Educational Background

• 0-year work experience for University degree in social science, Humanities or other related fields.
• At least one year of relevant work experience for diploma holders in social science (social work, Sociology) Psychology and other related fields

Minimum skills and qualifications

• Proficiency in English language is mandatory and Amharic language is required.
• Self-motivated, open, responsible, punctual, ability to work under pressure and in a team with low supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good team spirit, professional conduct, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good command of both spoken and written  English and Amharic. Knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
• Familiarity with the local context of the project implementation areas.
• Preference will be given to qualified women candidates.
• Good report writing skills. .

Disclaimer: - Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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