Psychologist - Beirut

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Psychologist’s responsibility is to conduct Structured and Focused Psycho Social Support sessions with groups of children aged between 6 and 17 years old in Beirut. The psychologist will be working closely with the Child Protection Coordinator as well as with the field coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in trainings on the Focused Psycho Social Support (FPSS) Curriculum and the Structured Psycho Social Support (SPSS) curriculums;
• Maintain and update database related to conducted activities in each location;
• Stick with the annual plan set with project coordinator;
• Provide FPSS and SPSS activities to children, adolescents and caregivers based on specialized developed tools including the Citadel of Protection toolkit, SRHR toolkit, life skills, FPSS Curriculum, etc.;
• Provide schedule of activities on weekly/ monthly basis;
• Coordinate with SDC director and service providers in Mazraa SDC;
• Raise logistics and technical challenges;
• Fill reports upon completion of each cycle of activities and upon request according to the UNICEF reporting system;
• Identify gaps regarding practices, knowledge and attitude of community members and provide necessary support; 
• Refer cases received while conducting activities or from committee members and follow up on their referral;
• Maintain good relations with local implementing actors, local authorities and other international and local stakeholders;
• Coordinate with Field Assistant and M&E consultant and provide him with needed information and database and documents related to monitoring activities;
• Maintain a database on referred cases and their follow up;
• Meet external requests in terms of events and awareness sessions sent to KAFA by schools, universities and other organizations;
• Attend internal and external coordination meetings when required.

SKILLS:
 

1. Proven experience in providing sessions on GBV and Child Protection risks;
2. Knowledge of GBV and Child Protection concepts;
3. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
4. Attention to detail and problem solving skills;
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
6. Strong organizational and planning skills;
7. Team work skills.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
While working on a KAFA project, it is required to sign KAFA’s Child Protection Policy.