IRC GBV Psychosocial (PSP) Officer Job in Kenya

Introduction:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) assumed responsibility for gender-based violence (GBV) programming in Hagadera Refugee Camp (HRC) on September 1, 2010.

In order to develop and implement high-quality, holistic, community-based and survivor-centered psychosocial programming, the IRC GBV team seeks to employ a qualified Psychosocial Officer to work with the HRC community.

Title: GBV Psychosocial (PSP) Officer

Report to: GBV Program Manager (PM)

Supervise: GBV Community Workers

Summary:

The PSP Officer will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of the IRC's GBV program's psychosocial programming in HRC, including direct counseling and case management.

The PSP Officer will provide the technical guidance and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop professional, effective and appropriate GBV psychosocial programming, including direct individual and group counseling support in HRC.
  • Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IRC's holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
  • Play a key role in the IRC's case management system.
  • Manage and coordinate all GBV psychosocial activities in HRC.
  • Develop psychosocial activities at the IRC's Women's Community Centers based on participatory community assessments.
  • Supervise and provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to community workers directly involved with the psychosocial component of the IRC's GBV program.
  • Provide leadership and guidance regarding psychosocial activities to all community workers to ensure all program activities meet best-practice standards.
  • Assist with developing adequate project monitoring systems and help to ensure that GBV community workers utilize these systems correctly and consistently.
  • Lead awareness-raising and/or sensitization campaigns on the IRC's psychosocial activities and other GBV services.
  • Assist with preparing all relevant reports regarding the IRC's psychosocial activities.
  • Ensure timely implementation of psychosocial program activities.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including community members and leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other IRC team members to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
  • Fulfill any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • Social Science degree in counseling and/or psychology; a Master degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
  • Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
  • Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate other GBV staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
  • Positive, highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
  • Able to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
  • Willing to work in a hardship area.
  • Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with organizing, facilitating or conducting any of the following community activities: community discussions, surveys, group activities, etc.
  • Experience working in a refugee setting.
  • Knowledge of Somali.
Application Process:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit

(1) a CV, including current contact information for three professional references; and

(2) a thoughtful cover letter specifying their interest in the position and outlining how they meet the qualification criteria.

Please submit applications to the IRC Kenya's Human Resources Department at hr@kenya.theirc.org, stating the position applied for in the e-mail subject line,

or by post to the

Human Resource & Administration Coordinator,
P.O. Box 62727-00200,
Nairobi.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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