The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate is to promote and protect durable solutions to conflict and displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 250 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2022 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for Psychosocial Support (PSS) Officer to join our team in Chernihiv.
Overall purpose of the role: • Plan, implement and follow-up on PSS activities (Level 1 and 2), facilitate access to services through the referral system, sexual and gender-based violence prevention, and awareness-raising; • Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of the sector activities being implemented by DRC ; • Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC’s sector activities.
Geographic scope: Chernihiv This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.
Main responsibilities: • Plan and conducting group sessions on psychosocial first aid (PFA). • Plan and facilitate and provide culturally and age appropriate PSS activities and positive coping mechanisms activities • Awareness-raising sessions regarding the availability of mental health, psychosocial support, and protection services. • Identify and refer cases for more specialized case management services. • Plan and participate in capacity building trainings as needed and required. • Support the supervisor in compiling regular reports to provide information on activities conducted and topics discussed • Maintain effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders including other NGOs, civil society groups, authorities, etc. • Develop/contribute to developing and continuously updating a service mapping system detailing available services and assistance in our areas of operation and ensuring follow-up of referrals in a timely manner • Support protection teams efficiently and confidentially referring cases • Ensure that materials and facilities are fully functioning and ready to provide activities (logistically, capacity) • Ensure adherence to DRC policies and code of conduct • Ensure activities are recorded and documented accurately and in a timely manner • Participate in internal and external meetings as required by the Team Leader and Protection Manager • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection manager, relevant to the achievement of protection objectives
Logistics/Finance • Support the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up • Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas • Initiate procurements and ensure their execution as requested by the Protection Manager • Support with the distributions, plans and coordination with logistics in a timely manner • Support Protection Team leader and Manager on the administrative tasks related to requests to logistics • Ensure compliance with guidelines on HR, admin, finance and logistics
Required experience and competencies: • Degree in psychology with a minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience • Strong understanding of protection issues including child protection and gender-based violence • Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect and empathy including ability to provide basic Psychological First Aid services • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Knowledge of global MHPSS guidelines • Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems • Advanced English proficiency • Fluency in local language • Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize the safety and dignity of beneficiaries at all times. • Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies: • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes. • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Required education: University degree in psychology
We offer: Contract length: 3 months renewable depending on performance and funding. Level: H non-Manager Designation of Duty Station: Chernihiv Start date: As soon as possible. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
Application process All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 31th October 2022