Community Based Psycho Social Support Facilitator at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured group and community-based psychosocial support activities.
• Mobilize community members to participate in psychosocial and wellbeing activities.
• Promote positive coping strategies, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
• Identify individuals in need of additional psychosocial or mental health support and refer them appropriately.
• Provide basic psychological first aid (PFA) where required, in line with training and SOPs.
• Support awareness and sensitization sessions on stress management and wellbeing.
• Maintain basic activity records and submit reports to the supervisor.
• Work closely with community leaders and protection teams to ensure safe and inclusive participation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field (required).
• Additional training or certification in Psychosocial Support (PSS), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Counseling, or Social Work is a strong advantage.
• At least 1–2 years’ experience in community-based work, psychosocial support, or humanitarian programming.
• Experience working with vulnerable or crisis-affected populations is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in local language(Hausa)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and good listening skills.
• Ability to work respectfully within communities.
• Basic documentation and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work in field-based and community settings.