Psychosocial Mobile Team Member (Social Worker) at Committed To Good (CTG)

Overview of position    

• Under the overall supervision of the MHPSS / Protection Program Manager & the direct supervision of the Project Assistant MHPSS / Protection in Katsina & closely coordinating with the MHPSS & Protection Officers (Gender Based Violence (GBV), Mainstreaming & Counter Trafficking (CT)) of the unit, the successful candidates’ primary role will be to implement MHPSS / protection activities in Katsina state, being a member of our clients Psychosocial Support (PSS) team.

Role objectives    

• Conduct MHPSS & protection assessments & Knowledge Attitude Practice (KAP) survey in coordination with the Protection Assistant & the MHPSS National Program Officer.
• Map existing & available support provisions at the micro level, including but not limited to existing community structures & resources, relevant government ministries & parastatal entities, health facilities, academic institutions, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, as well as UN entities & design, together with the supervisor, initiatives to reinforce their capacity. 
• Develop an intervention plan in coordination with the Protection Assistant & provide tailored MHPSS & protection services to the affected populations based on the needs, concerns & other risk factors identified during the MHPSS / protection assessment.
• Conduct community based activities including provision of Psychological First Aid (PFA) to the affected populations in need.
• Organize & lead community mobilization & engagement activities including dissemination of community based messages related to health, psychosocial concerns, protection, GBV, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) & Trafficking in Persons (TiP).
• Provide direct assistance to the most vulnerable individuals & families of the affected populations, such as women, children, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, survivors of violence & socially marginalized or excluded persons. 
• Follow up on the integration of the abductees / escapees & their families into community life & support the rejuvenation of community support safety nets.
• Organize, together with the PSS team’s Lay Counsellor, sensitization, information dissemination sessions & problem solving group sessions on identified (psycho) social problems encountered by the affected individuals & communities.
• Organize group based, socio relational activities within the community, ensuring that all members have access & meet the individual needs & interests of the different sub groups within the community (e.g., youth, elderly, people living with disabilities, men & women). 
• Strengthen existing social networks & promote participatory initiatives aimed at activating protective, restorative & transformative psychosocial factors at the community level, such as mutual support, intra & interfamily cooperation, public gatherings, peer to peer support & dialogue.
• Identify cases that require specialized intervention & refer them to the appropriate service providers in close coordination with the Protection Assistant & MHPSS National Program Officer & respond to cases referred by other organizations.
• Organize support & discussion groups & forums & coordinate with the team members as to the need to integrate vulnerable individuals within the psychosocial groups’ activities.
• Report daily activities.
• Undertake duty travel to very challenging areas when necessary. 
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting    

• This role will report directly to the Project Assistant MHPSS/Protection

Key competencies    

• University degree from accredited institutions in social sciences, social work, psychology, or in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience with a minimum of three years of relevant experience, including capacity building functions within the humanitarian field.
• Working experience with NGOs or CSOs is an advantage. 
• Working experience with conflict affected & / or displaced populations is a clear advantage. 
• Working experience with our clients MHPSS / protection team, especially with one of the psychosocial mobile teams, is an advantage.
• Open & positive attitude & ability to communicate with all members of the affected community.
• Genuine care & respect for the needs of vulnerable populations with a strong belief in empowering marginalized & disenfranchised people. 
• High integrity & willingness to conduct her / himself transparently & open to scrutiny.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision & in a culturally diverse team.
• Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with all community members, local staff & other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical & communication skills.
• Ability to independently carry out tasks, proactivity, ability to multi task & to prioritize.
• Knowledge of social & development issues in Nigeria, particularly within the area of responsibility.
• S / he must be fluent in Hausa, English with excellent report-writing skills..
• Knowledge of Fulfulbe is an advantage.
• Inclusion & respect for diversity respect & promote individual & cultural differences, encourage diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Delivering results produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action-oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing & sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize & develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust & an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
• Work strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.