MHPSS/Protection Officer At Syrian American Medical Society Foundation

Position: MHPSS/Protection Officer 1561-PRF-2501-01010-

Job Location: Jordan, PSS Amman Center

Reporting to: Social Protection Program Officer

Working area: Jordan, PSS Amman Center

Number of positions open: 1

Last date for application: January 23rd 2025

Key relationships:

Jordan staff. Jordan PSS Amman staff,

General objective of the position:

The MHOSS/Protection program officer is responsible for the implementation of MHPSS activities within the organization’s projects. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering PSS interventions to vulnerable populations, The officer will work closely with project teams, community partners, and beneficiaries to ensure the effective delivery of PSS services. The rationale for this post is: to improve the workflow as related to PSS programs. Also, to support both Jordan PSS programming and potential regional PSS programs.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Senior social protection project officer to manage the implementation of the program activities.
2. Develop and implement PSS interventions tailored to the specific needs of the target population.
3. Help in Prepare regular reports on project progress.
4. Prepare and submit weekly and monthly work plans in a timely manner
5. Facilitate training and capacity-building for project staff and community members on PSS principles and techniques.
6. Provide support for organizing visits, meetings, events, training, and sessions related to this MHPSS Program.
7. Maintain the proper documentation of all stages of the project planning and implementation, data records, and sharing with the relevant departments.
8. Developing training materials and programs for beneficiaries
9. referral of special cases to other service providers for further support needed

THE CANDIDATE’S REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Qualifications required

• University degree in Psychology
• Master’s degree in psychology is preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in psychology or counselling – project management

Languages

• Fluent written and spoken in Arabic
• Upper-Intermediate written and spoken English

Competencies:

• Excellent written interpersonal communication skills.
• Providing technical support for training
• Providing technical support for ongoing projects
• Data Analysis
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Gmail