4 Psychosocial Worker Job Vacancies at Handicap International

Job Title:        Psychosocial Worker (4 Job Opportunities)
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).

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Social Worker Job Vacancy at Handicap International

Job Title:        Social Worker
Employer: Handicap International
Location: Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Protection Supervisor

Duties:
Actively participate to the actor and service mapping in HI area of intervention;
Significantly contribute 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;
Actively participate to the identification of barriers to equal access to services;
Take part in the development of a referral system;
Identify and assess of Person with Specific Needs;
The incumbent will refer internally and externally Person with Specific Needs (PSN);
Recognize emergency situation or situations that need immediate medical care or protection measure and react in consequence making efforts to ensure that beneficiary get the appropriate services;
The Social worker will also participate to the development of tailored and inclusive IEC material for the dissemination of information on services;
Actively facilitate awareness raising sessions and information dissemination sessions and documented each of them;

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Handicap International  Social Worker job opportunity must hold a human science (Social Works) degree with experience;

Experience
Professional experience in the protection of vulnerable persons and/or refugees within NGO;
Previous exposure and experience in social cohesion and/or community mobilization and/or conflict management;
Previous experience in case management;
Prior experience in adult trainings is desired
Prior exposure and experience in MHPSS humanitarian intervention;
Previous exposure and experience in GBV and/or child protection;
Experience in community-based protection;
Strong sense of neutrality and confidentiality;

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 Social 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).

NB: Any efforts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Project Officer DREAMS Job Vacancy at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job Title:  Project Officer DREAMS    
Employer: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Location:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties
Oversee the planning and implementation of the DREAMS program at the community and District levels
Provide technical leadership in the design of DREAMS roll out strategy in the current non-DREAMS districts under SOCY while ensuring strengthened, high quality and effective implementation in the current DREAMS district
Render support to the Services and Linkages Technical Manager to develop DREAMS activity work plans and budgets in the three DREAMS pilot and roll out districts
Support CSO and Districts to plan and coordinate enrolment and retention of AGYW (10-24 years old) into individual segments to facilitate access to core community and facility based DREAMS services
The incumbent will also plan and manage all training processes in the different DREAMS interventions ensuring use of recommended evidence based curricula, certified trainers and eligible trainees
Provide regular on-site technical assistance to all implementing districts ensuring high quality implementation and keeping track of timelines
The incumbent will facilitate the linkages and integration of DREAMS with the overall SOCY OVC Program


Education:
The ideal candidate for the USAID SOCY Project Officer DREAMS job placement must hold a University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration or any Public Health or HIV/AIDS training would be an advantage

Experience
At least five years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS programs with focus on adolescent sexual reproductive health and youth programs
Prior exposure and experience in the management and implementation of USG funded HIV Prevention and/or OVC Programs including supervision and reporting

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, updated CV, testimonials and three work references (names and contact information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org or submit hard copy to Catholic Relief Services, Plot 577, Block 15, Nsambya Road, P.O Box: 30086 Kampala.

Deadline: 7th August 2017 by 5:00pm.

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BID/BIA Assistant Jobs at Action Africa Help International (AAH)

Job Title:      Best Interest Assessments & Determinations (BID/BIA) Assistant
Employer: Action Africa Help International (AAH)
Location: Uganda

Duties:
The incumbent will identify children at heightened risk and effect appropriate intervention including alternative care arrangements, birth registration etc.;
Follow-up and monitor individual case status and progressively ensure compliance with the comprehensive child protection strategy;
Coordinate and carry out all best interest assessments and determinations (BIA and
BID) process in line with best child protection practice and defined donor and AAH guidelines;
The incumbent will ensure the implementation of decisions relating to refugee children made by the BID and
Psychosocial panels;
Maintain up-to-date individual case files, date and information relating to refugee child protection and progressively generate appropriate periodic reports on trends and activities in line with donor and AAH reporting guidelines;
Provide support to community child protection caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and updating child protection database;
work closely with and support partners in refugee child protection through activities such as capacity building, and inform and participate in relevant network and coordination forums;
Performs other duties as required by your supervisor.


Education:
The ideal candidate for the Best Interest Assessments & Determinations (BID/BIA) Assistant job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Counselling and Guidance or any other relevant field.
Possession of a Certificate in Child protection will be of added advantage.

Experience
At least two years’ work experience, including at least 1 year conducting assessments on children, preferably with an NGO. Experience working in the field of refugee protection and assistance an added advantage
Broad knowledge of human rights doctrine, child rights and/or extensive field experience in working with refugees.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications (together with an updated CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contacts, a letter from an Area local Council Representative and address them to;

Senior Human Resource & Administration Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, P O Box 10501, Kampala, Uganda.
Applications can be hand delivered to the district offices and the nearest Action Africa Help Offices

E-mail to: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org. (Please indicate the role  you are applying for in the subject line of your application.)

Deadline: 19th May 2017

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Jobs at Action Africa Help International (AAH) - District Project Officer

Job Title:      District Project Officer
Employer: Action Africa Help International (AAH)
Location: Uganda

Duties:
The incumbent will design, implement and monitor of all project work plans activities in Kyangwali refugee settlement in collaboration with Sector Heads and District stakeholders.
Keenly monitor the collection and dissemination of regular analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in the operation and the scope of project activities;
Monitor and report on the progress of the operations and indicators, and contribute to processes to measure, learn from and improve impact in line with donor, AAH and district local government guidelines.
Prepare correspondences, agenda, minutes, event programs, bulletins, success stories, for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in compliance with established stakeholder and AAH Uganda guidelines.
Supports the District line departments on the maintenance of project records including accountabilities and ensure that reports required by UNHCR are accurate and provided as scheduled;
Prepare and submit reports to demonstrate a clear and concise understanding of project progress towards implementation;
Perform any other related duties as required and assigned by the Supervisor.

Education
The ideal candidate for the District Project Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social work and Social Administration, Development studies, Education, Community Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Possession of a post graduate training in Project Planning and Management or Monitoring and Evaluation

Experience:
At least three years’ experience in Project Planning, Coordination and Reporting.
Broad knowledge and experience in working with local governments and community based organizations.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications (together with an updated CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contacts, a letter from an Area local Council Representative and address them to;

Senior Human Resource & Administration Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, P O Box 10501, Kampala, Uganda.
Applications can be hand delivered to the district offices and the nearest Action Africa Help Offices

E-mail to: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org. (Please indicate the role  you are applying for in the subject line of your application.)

Deadline: 19th May 2017

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Child Sponsorship Development Assistant Jobs at World Vision

Job Title: Child Sponsorship Development Assistant
Employer: World Vision
Location: Uganda

Job details:
World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we do not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our Vision and promise to Children, to join us in the following positions. (Please note that all jobs are open to Ugandan Nationals Only)
job title: Child Sponsorship Development Assistant (1 position)
Reporting to: Child Sponsorship Development Facilitator
Location: Western and Eastern Region Clusters

How to Apply:
Please get the details of the' jobs above, how to apply and more information about us from our Website: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-uganda.  Deadline for receiving applications is: May I9, 2017, Only short listed candidates shall be contacted for interviews through e-mail within two weeks after the deadline.

Deadline : May 19, 2017

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Jobs at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Uganda

Job Title:      Community Linkage Officer
Employer: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Location: Masaka, Uganda

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is recruiting a Community Linkage Officer will support the district to strengthen and coordinate a clinic-community based referral linkages system for integrated delivery of quality and comprehensive HIV/AIDS services.

Duties
Support the districts to roll-out the facility -community framework for HIV integrated service delivery.
Render support to the district health and community development officers to oversee the planning, coordination, monitoring, supervision and implementation of integrated HIV service delivery into all community based services.
Support districts to develop/review strategic plans, work plans and budgets and integrate the facility-community mobilization and linkages component into the plans.
Support the dissemination and utilization of the required community data collection and reporting tools on HIV service delivery into the communities, such as community registers.
Offer technical assistance (mentorships and coaching) to ensure the District, facilities and the CBOs collaborate to offer community based services.
Provide technical support during the joint DACs/DOVCCs and SACs/SOVCCs meetings to strengthen coordination of community activities.

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Prevention Advisor should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Community Health or Nursing.
Possession of a post graduate qualification in Public Health, Sociology or Community Health would be an added advantage

Experience
A minimum of three years’ experience of community work particularly, working with local governments; and ability to engage DHTs and lower level community structures.
Previous experience in building capacity at individual and organizational levels; with practical training of health workers and/ or community based workers.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: hr@mjap.or.ug

NB: Please indicate the position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should not exceed 5MB.

Deadline: 17th May 2017

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Jobs at Uganda Red Cross Society - Psychosocial Support Officer

Job Title:       Psychosocial Support Officer
Employer: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
Prepare a strategy, priorities and a detailed work plan for Psychosocial Support in Emergency (PSSiE) situations and workplace PSS components within the URCS.
Identify community Psychosocial Support needs arising from substance abuse, and design appropriate strategy for URCS interventions.
The jobholder will omplement Psychosocial Support in emergency (PSSiE) situations and workplace PSS components activities.
Develop tools for monitoring and evaluation of PSS interventions and train URCS beneficiaries, staff and volunteers on their utilization
Tasked with mentoring and training all URCS staff (national and refugee) on how to talk with distressed refugees and identifying refugees with PSS problems that are in need of referral.
Serving as the liaison with other psychosocial support services partners.
In charge of planning regular meetings with partners and stakeholders.
Representing URCS in Psychosocial Support Working Group meetings and sharing the key outcomes with other departments.


Education:
The ideal candidate for Psychosocial Support Officer job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Social work but with Post Graduate qualifications in Counselling or Psychology

Experience:
A minimum of three years’ experience providing psychological support with vulnerable children, families and communities
Broad knowledge and understanding of the International Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Child Protection and Gender based violence standards and guidelines.
Previous experience working in INGOs/NGOs an added advantage
Broad knowledge and understanding of emergency response, familiarity of the Sphere Project’s Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response.


How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: sgurcs@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 8th May 2017

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UN Field Coordination Intern Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title:         Field Coordination Intern
Employer: UN Resident Coordinator’s Office
Location: Mbarara, Uganda

UN Resident Coordinator’s Office is recruiting a Field Coordination Intern

Duties:
Organize UN Area Coordination meetings and take regular minutes;
Follow-up on implementation of action points agreed upon during the regular UN area Coordination meetings;
Assist the UNAC and the UN Field Coordination Officer in compiling related information for field/area-based reporting;
Share relevant updates from Kampala with the field;
Draft all correspondences related to UNAC activities in the field;
Offer secretariat support to the UNAC during engagements with various stakeholders;
Support the UN Area Coordinator in drafting and reporting the UNACs work plans / achievements;
Mobilize field staff participation in organized field level trainings and events;
Draft the UNAC Monthly report to be shared to RCO, for review by the Area Coordination Team and UNAC;


Education:
Should be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher from a recognized institution) in international development studies, international relations, social sciences, political science, law, economics, management, or other relevant fields;
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in any of the fields listed above; and
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
Candidates must be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment, have good communication skills and can work in a team;

Experience: Previous experience from volunteering or extra-curricular activities linked to the Vision and Mission of the UN would be considered an asset;
Language: Fluency in English is essential.


How to Apply:
Please click here to Apply


Deadline: 20th April 2017

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4 Community Services Assistants Jobs at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid

Job Title:       Community Services Assistant (4)
Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Location: Uganda

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is recruiting Community Services Assistants



Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
·         Keep abreast with political and social, economic and cultural developments that impact on the protection environment.
·         Actively participate in consultative processes with government counterparts, partners and persons of concern to develop and implement community-based protection strategies.
·         Establish links with inter-agency capacity building initiatives which promote participatory, community-based and AGD approaches.
·         Establish systems, including those managed by communities, to ensure that individual cases identified at the field level are assessed, referred as appropriate, and followed up using ProGres or other established case management systems.
·         Guide program/protection unit, country offices and partners, in order to integrate participatory, community-based and AGD approaches in the overall protection delivery strategy.


Education:  The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Community Services Assistant job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience: A minimum of three years of working experience in the areas of community services, social work (e.g., gender, GBV programs, women's empowerment and protection, work with refugees) and/or human rights or related tasks in government, NGO or international organization.
Previous exposure and experience working overseas in a humanitarian context

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Application should be addressed to the:

Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read: “Community Services Assistant.”

Deadline: 20th December 2016

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