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Employer: Handicap International
Location: Arua, Uganda
Duties:
Actively participate to the actor and service mapping in HI area of intervention, especially the MHPSS specialized and non-specialized services;
Actively participate to the analysis of the mental health and psychosocial issues / needs, sources of distress, coping mechanisms, community-based dynamics and mechanisms, leaderships, representation of the beneficiaries and communities targeted by HI intervention;
Take part in the identification of barriers to equal access to services, especially MHPSS ones;
Actively participate to the development of a referral system, especially regarding the MHPSS-related cases;
Participate to the design and the facilitation of training of HI’s and other organizations’ team on MHPSS activities and approaches, including Psychological First Aid, identification and referral of complex cases, etc.;
The incumbent will identify and assess Persons with Specific Needs and individuals at risk of being victims of violence, especially persons in need of MHPSS services;
Refer internally and externally follow up of these referrals for the beneficiaries of the MHPSS intervention according to their needs;
Actively participate to the conception and development of tailored and inclusive MHPSS IEC material and to ensure its contextualization;
Facilitate with the psychologist MHPSS awareness raising activities and support the activities of information dissemination run by the protection team;
Education:
The ideal candidate for the Handicap International Psychosocial Worker job opportunity must hold a human science degree with experience (psychologist, psychiatrist, sociologist, social worker, etc.) with experience;
Professional experience in MHPSS services to vulnerable persons and/or refugees or in the humanitarian field, preferably in the field of vulnerability and/or disability and/or outreach community-based approach;
Previous experience in social cohesion and/or community mobilization and/or conflict management;
Candidates with experience in MHPSS community-based approach have an added advantage
Prior experience in adult training is desired
Previous exposure and experience in protection and case management is desired
Previous exposure and experience in GBV and/or child protection is an added advantage
Strong sense of neutrality and confidentiality;
Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills;
Open and interested in disability and vulnerability issues;
High diplomacy, cultural sensitivity and security awareness;
Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision;
Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and internet;
Languages: Spoken and written English; Proficiency local languages are an asset (Arua)
How to Apply:
Handicap International invites only local residents from the operational area – Arua (attach evidence that you stay in Arua) to send an updated CV (3 pages max, including three professional references) with cover letter and prove of local residence (Arua) to HR Coordinator at job.uganda@handicap-international-ug.org with the subject line as “Application to HI Psychosocial worker.”
Deadline: 17th September 2017 (due to the urgency of the situation, Handicap International reserves the right to fill this position before the end of the closing date).