Psychosocial Social Worker (PSS)
Interested candidates in this position should send their CV , to [email protected] and include the job title in the email subject by June 23, 2021. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.
JOB TITLE: Psychosocial Social Worker
ABAAD PURPOSE:
ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. “Ending Gender-Based Violence: towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response” is an initiative aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girl’s empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls’ survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population.
BACKGROUND:
In order to increase vulnerable women and girls’ (from all nationalities) access to prevention and response services, ABAAD has set up eight (8) Safe Spaces for for women and girls in various locations in Mount Lebanon, Northern, South, and Beqaa Governorates. The Psychosocial Social Worker position is a key position in ABAAD’s Women and Girls Safe Spaces programme, ensuring that an appropriate prevention strategy is implemented involving women and girls as well as the community through awareness raising, establishment of community based groups, and community safety mapping and activities through centre based and mobile outreach.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Psychosocial Social Worker (PSS) is responsible for working within communities, conducting outreach activities, coordinating with local stakeholders, and ensuring buy-in of the local population. The PSS also conducts awareness-raising on protection prevention, response and self-protection for adolescent girls, and delivers Psycho-Social Support activities within the mobile setting. The PSS will be based in the Women and Girls Safe Space and will work closely with community actors, such as the municipalities, local organizations, community centers and conduct regular visits to Syrian gatherings (informal settlements, …etc).
REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: WGSS Coordinator and National Safe Space Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Community Outreach and Mobilization
Conduct information and awareness sessions with women and girls in the community to disseminate information about available services and key protection concerns
Identify and assess communities to be engaged in the safe spaces activities
Maintain regular contact with community focal points and community outreach volunteers
Identify and engage key “gatekeepers” and active members within the community to ensure access of ABAAD teams and formation of community groups
Identify community gateways and mobile safe spaces
II. Risk mitigation activities
Identify and recruit community volunteers amongst the refugee and host communities
Support community volunteers and women and girls’ community groups in developing strategies and action plans to address and/or mitigate risks
Facilitate referral of identified needs to humanitarian organizations and other service providers, ensuring follow up and feedback to the community
In close collaboration with community volunteers and community groups conduct regular safety audits to identify risks identified by women and girls within their community
Conduct trainings of community group volunteers and key gatekeepers
Organize regular planning and reporting meetings with community groups and gather feedback on community activities on a regular basis
III. Psychosocial Activities
Conduct age appropriate and psychosocial activities for women and adolescent girls in the mobile setting
Identify communities with psychosocial needs and make recommendations for the provision of psychosocial activities
V. Monitoring and Reporting
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback.
Participate in weekly internal meetings to ensure adherence to standards of appropriate case management, as well as community based approach and psychosocial activities
Regularly document outreach and community activities using agreed tools (including safety audits)
Gather feedback at the community level regarding ABAAD safe spaces programme and share information with line manager
VI. Coordination:
As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government
V. Other:
Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Degree in social work
Knowledge of GBV prevention and response
Experience working directly with refugees and other groups
Experience working directly with women and girls
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to human rights, gender equality, non-discrimination
Flexible pro-active attitude
Ability to work well as an individual and in a team
Ability to manage an unpredictable workload in a challenging environment
Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts
Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision
Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus
Experience in managing and training community volunteers
Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
- Lebanon
- بعلبك الهرمل
- بعلبك