Job title: Psychological support
Required number: 1
Work location: Mare’ city – Aleppo countryside
Contract duration: 11 months
She reports to: the center director and the protection department coordinator
Women Now organization:
An organization that aims to develop a society governed by democracy, freedom, and justice – a society in which women play a meaningful role in daily life in Syria.
Job purpose
Providing the necessary psychosocial support to women and girls within communities affected by the psychological and social challenges resulting from crises, disasters, wars, and socio-economic conditions, through individual or group sessions, and contributing to creating a safe and supportive environment that takes into account the needs of women and girls affected by crises, under the supervision of the center/safe space director and the protection coordinator.
Main tasks
- Providing structured group psychosocial support programs for women and girls and facilitating sessions aimed at promoting psychosocial cohesion and building life skills.
- Receiving individual cases requiring psychological support, conducting individual psychological and social counseling sessions, following up with the protection officer, and documenting them.
- Participating in raising awareness and providing psychological education to the participants by preparing and delivering awareness sessions on relevant topics such as mental health, dealing with stress, anger management, building self-confidence, etc., in accordance with the approved plans and within the timetable specified in coordination with the direct and technical management.
- Identifying cases that require specialized psychological intervention and referring them to the appropriate authorities and specialists, in coordination with the team.
- Contributing to the development of recreational and educational activities carried out within the safe space, in a manner that suits the psychological needs of the target group.
- Supporting the program team when implementing activities that require the services of a psychologist, such as preparing for activities, implementing them, or providing consultation services when needed.
- Participating in the preparation and implementation of center activities, campaigns, team support sessions, and protection outreach.
- Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of information and the privacy of cases in accordance with the protocols adopted by the organization.
- Ensuring the application of protection principles, especially the “do no harm” principle, during the provision of services.
- Respect for the principles of humanitarian action, especially equality, non-discrimination, privacy and confidentiality
Qualifications required for the job
- She has a university degree in psychological counseling – psychology, social sciences or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working in the field of psychological support and training within non-profit or civil society organizations, preferably within safe spaces for women and girls.
- She has received training in psychosocial support to deal with sensitive psychological cases consciously and professionally.
- Effective communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Computer skills and Microsoft Office applications
- Skills in operating the necessary equipment at work (printer and projector).
Necessary personal skills
- Alignment with the center’s values ​​and a commitment to implementing them
- Speaking Arabic fluently
- Good knowledge of the local, cultural, and legal context of the region
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Cooperation and teamwork
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Time management and multitasking ability
- Dreaming, patience, flexibility, and kindness in dealing with women
- Adherence to the policies and code of conduct of the Women Now organization
- Good report writing skills and attention to detail.
- Good skills in using Ms Office computer programs and related internet applications, as well as video communication platforms.
How to apply
Women Now follows strict safeguarding policies, and Women Now employees are prohibited from harming children or vulnerable groups, or engaging in acts of harassment or sexual exploitation of children or adults, directly or indirectly, inside or outside the organization, during or after working hours.
If you are interested in the job and have the required qualifications, please click on the link below to fill out the employment form.
Due to the urgent need, the vacancy may be filled before the closing date of the advertisement if suitable qualifications are found.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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