Subscribe to Job Alert
Join our happy subscribers
Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us
The Center for Community and Health Development International is a non-discriminatory, non-governmental organization with a mandate to improve the health and quality of life of Nigeria’s rural children and women. CHAD was establish in 2002 by a group of women from different religious and ethnic background in Gombe state, North East Nigeria. We make ...
CHAD’s knowledge of the context and local terrain has catalyzed partnerships with various reputable International and national non-governmental organizations. CHAD’s wealth of experience in program design and implementation has led to sustained engagements with communities, partners in the public and humanitarian sectors and has further resulted to steady contributions to sectoral objectives.
To complement our effort, we seek for a competent person to fill the position below:
Psychosocial Support (PSS) Officer
Project type: Fixed
Empoyment type: Full Time
Slot: 1
Location:Borno State
Starting date: As soon as Possible
Job overview
CHAD INTERNATIONAL has been implementing multiple projects that incorporate comprehensive psychosocial support (PSS) services to support conflict-affected children, women, and youths. The activities will be well-integrated into North-eastern Nigerian protection system and humanitarian coordination practices and guidelines. The activities will be carried out in Borno State areas according to the evolving needs of the project.
Through the overall coordination of the Project Manager and direct technical supervision from the Coordinator, the PSS officer will be expected to provide psychosocial and/or psychological interventions in an individual or group format, support the overall objective of mainstreaming consistent PSS services into our child protection programme; design/adapt tools to map, analyses and address causal factors of psychosocial distress to the survivors.
The PSS Officer will also be expected to frequently participate at relevant coordination meetings, support the Child protection manager to mentor and/or build the capacity of the Project Team
Key Responsibilities
Project implementation:
Required Qualifications and Experience
Language Requirement:
Excellent ability to communicate in the English language (speak, read and write) is mandatory. Strong knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa and other native languages in Borno State will be of high advantage.
Method of application: All Intrested applicants are directed to submit their CV and cover letter of not more than 4 pages and address it to the Human Resouces officer Centere for Community health and development (CHAD) International.
Female applicant is strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@chadintl.org using the position as subject of email.
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Join our happy subscribers