MHPSS Officer at Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO)

Reports to: Program Manager
Duration: 3months  

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MHPSS Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing psycho-social support services to at-risk women, men, boys, girls and survivors of GBV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in close collaboration with Protection Officer and GBV Case Worker.
• Assessing the psychosocial needs of the individuals by identifying, documenting, and analyzing the client’ needs.
• Respond to the identified needs by providing direct PSS.
• Familiarize with existing pathways or where necessary develop a system for referral of cases needing further support or other services.
• Provide tailored PSS support at the individual, family and community levels.
• Conduct specific psychosocial group activities, adapted and appropriate to group’s specific needs and capacities.
• Ensure weekly planning of activities and movements in the field in coordination with the project team.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional practice including respect of client’s confidentiality and point of view and reporting any incidents or acts that may cause any harm to client or others.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in MHPSS programming, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
• Strong knowledge of MHPSS principles, theories, and practices.
• Experience in designing and implementing MHPSS interventions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
• Fluency in English, hausa and local languages an asset.