Position: Psychosocial Support Officer – National Position

Contract duration: Temporary work contract until April 30th

Location: Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique

Starting date: Immediate



SUMMARY

IsraAID is looking for Psychosocial Support officer for the organization’s Emergency Response in Mozambique post Cyclone Idai to be based in Beira, with frequent travel to various districts in Sofala Province.

This position is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience in a non-profit project and lead innovative grass-roots activities in the field. The ideal candidate will have a combined experience in humanitarian aid and a background in PSS in education.



CONTEXT

IsraAID is a non-profit, non-governmental and apolitical humanitarian aid agency dedicated to supporting populations in crisis around the world, Founded in 2001. As of 2017, the organization has responded to crises in 42 countries and has operations span across 17 countries and a wide number of different sectors of expertise from both the humanitarian aid and international development arenas.

With some 1.85 million people directly affected by Cyclone Idai’s destructive path, international organizations are calling this “massive disaster” the worst weather-related crisis to have ever hit the southern hemisphere. The cyclone ravaged Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, beginning on

14th March 2019. At least 750 are dead across the region, although the number is feared to be

higher. IsraAID’s Emergency Response Team arrived on March 23rd and began conducting a needs assessment in partnership with the Government of Mozambique, international NGOs, and local partners. At least 130,000 were living in shelters across 136 sites; schools were repurposed as shelters, with many children unable to attend classes. Today, hundreds of thousands of people are still suffering due to a paralyzing loss of crops and livestock, overwhelming damage to buildings and key infrastructure, and thousands of vulnerable communities left without psycho-social support.



GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The PSS Officer will lead training, provide supervision to partners and beneficiaries, and support all activities in Sofala Province regarding PSS. The PSS Officer will contribute to the vision for IsraAID in Mozambique, in line with the organization’s established policies, principles and operating practices, as well as good management of the political, social, cultural & economic environment.

The PSS Officer will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and is responsible for:


1. Train partners and beneficiaries in PSS core skills.

2. Work with our partners and government counterparts for supervision at the Province and District level.
3. Support the direct and indirect beneficiaries of the training, and report to the PC of any
concerns or challenges for a coordinated response.

4. Use MEAL programmatic tools at all levels of implementation.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Training



Ensure that all programs, projects and activities follow the objectives, identifiable direct/indirect beneficiaries, and the impact-oriented implementation plan laid out by Project Coordinator and Program Manager
Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures are followed for each
program for the effective and ethical implementation of programs

Ensure trainings and staff interaction are carried out in a responsible and professional manner
for effectiveness and quality

Use TOT methodologies within the training and conduct professional supervision to
beneficiaries



Program Management

Ensure all budgeting and administrative tasks in support of specific activities are followed up on and executed with the expectations of the PM
Provide support to the Project Coordinator to ensure the coordination and timely delivery of program activities
Ensure implementation of activities follow the work plan timeline, and coordinate with Project Coordinator to mitigate challenges that arise
Provide progress and financial reports as required by the government and IsraAID HQ, as well as accountability procedures as required by other organizations.


Human Resource Management

Provide coaching and mentoring advice to trainees when necessary and lead initiatives to
develop beneficiaries’ capacity

CONDITIONS

1. Based in Beira, Mozambique with frequent travel to the districts.
2. Paid full-time position on a temporary work co
3. Position is unaccom
4. Mozambican nationals only can apply for this positio




To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter, no more than 2 pages, to

moz@israaid.org until January 25th, 23h hours in Mozambique


*the cover letter should include how this position fits into your career plans, provide examples on how you meet the requirements, and describe your expectations about the position.


**in the email subject please indicate the title of the position you are applying to.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

University degree in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support related areas

Significant experience in an equivalent position in a development or humanitarian context
Experience in facilitating trainings
Experience working in training and program implementation
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and pro-activity
Proven ability to work independently in a changing environment
IT literate (Office package – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Able to work in a high stress environment
Good writing and communication
Ability to give trainings in an interesting and clear way.

Required: Professionally fluent or native speaker in Portuguese and fluent in English.

Highly Desirable: Proficiency in a local language, such as Sena and/or Ndau.

moz@israaid.org

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