Psychosocial Support Officer

We are looking for highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are we?The Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobThe PSS Officer has the overall responsibility to manage centre-based and outreach team of PSS assistants and caseworkers in providing psychosocial support to women, men, caregivers, children and adolescent girls based on geographical coverage and to develop and coordinate the work of the youth, men and women committees. Duties• Supervise the centre-based and mobile teams of PSS assistants in urban and rural areas;• Organize day-to-day time management and work related to mobile and centre-based PSS activities (incl. development of weekly schedule and staff work plan); • Receive referrals from different agencies and local actors and provide feedback of actions taken; • Ensure UNICEF PSS components are on track, including the implementation of the Risk Assessment Visits and the development of new materials for awareness-raising.• Liaise with local partners (SDC, CBOs, etc.) and communities on areas for PSS interventions – including liaison with communities on mobile activities About youTo be successful in this role you must have:a) Essential qualifications: • Bachelor/ Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field;• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times. b) Essential experience:• At least 2-3 years of experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically working with cases of Child Protection or GBV;• Experience in providing trainings and building capacity of staff.• Preferred: Master’s degree in Social work and / or Psychology We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 4 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be willing and able to work in Akkar.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. Basic Salary: 1561 USD CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close February 27th. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.