PSS Officer - Tripoli

The Part-time PSS officer will be responsible for implementing Psychosocial Support activities with the children and adults in the targeted areas.

• Develop protection session plan and conduct psychosocial and awareness activities at the community level
• Identify protection concerns and provide psychological support to cases of concern.
• Make necessary and timely referrals when needed, respecting confidentiality and the beneficiary’s right
• Conduct discussion groups, focus groups at the community level.
• Hold a monthly meeting with the field staff and Program Coordinators to follow up on the beneficiaries’ status and psychosocial intervention.
• Ensure timely reporting of the activities to the Health Officer
• Assist in organizing protection events for the beneficiaries.
• Build the capacity of the field staff on psychological issues, when necessary.
• Attend the Protection working groups
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and initiative taker. 
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate with vulnerable populations.
• Advanced knowledge in psychosocial / psychological interventions (Child protection, Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), art therapy etc...)
• Dynamic personality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of work experience.
• Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.
• Previous experience in working with children and vulnerable populations is an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Stationed in the field, with frequent visits to IOCC office.