Lifeskills /Psychosocial Support (PSS) Facilitator (Female Only)

Key Responsibilities

1. Session Planning and Implementation

• Design and deliver structured PSS and life skills sessions for girls (10–19 years old).
• Facilitate interactive sessions on:
  • Roles and rights of girls
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • Puberty and adolescent development
  • Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)
  • Goal setting and future planning
  • Empowerment and self-confidence building
  • Planning and management skills
  • Resource management and sharing information
  • Communication and leadership skills
• Ensure sessions are age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and participatory.
• Prepare session plans, materials, and tools in advance.

2. Psychosocial Support & Safe Environment

• Create a safe and confidential space for girls to express themselves.
• Identify signs of distress, vulnerability, or protection concerns.
• Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) when needed.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection principles are respected at all times.
• Promote inclusion, respect, and positive group dynamics.

3. Referral and Case Support

• Identify cases requiring specialized services (GBV, protection, health, mental health, etc.).
• Refer cases according to the established referral pathway.
• Coordinate with protection and health service providers when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Conduct pre- and post-session evaluations to measure knowledge and behavioral change.
• Monitor girls’ participation, engagement, and progress.
• Maintain attendance sheets and session documentation.
• Prepare regular progress reports.
• Collect feedback from participants to improve program quality.

5. Girls’ Empowerment & Community Engagement

• Encourage girls’ active participation and leadership.
• Promote self-esteem, resilience, and positive coping mechanisms.
• Support girls in setting personal and educational goals.
• Engage caregivers when necessary to reinforce positive outcomes.
• Raise awareness about issues affecting displaced and vulnerable girls.

6. Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with the project team and supervisors.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Support outreach and mobilization activities when required.
• Share relevant information and best practices with the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PSS, life skills facilitation, or protection programs.
• Experience working with adolescent girls (10–19 years old).
• Experience working with displaced communities (Hejra/Nouzouh context).
• Strong understanding of:
  • Adolescent development
  • Menstrual Hygiene Management
  • Child Protection and GBV principles
  • Referral pathways

Skills and Competencies

• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust with adolescent girls.
• Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to handle sensitive topics professionally.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Ability to monitor progress and conduct evaluations.
• Team player with strong coordination skills.

Gender Requirement

This position is open to female candidates only, due to the sensitive nature of sessions related to puberty, menstrual hygiene, and girls’ empowerment