2022-01-13

PSS Facilitator – Kismayo, Somalia

Kismayo, Somalia
Posted on January 13, 2022

Group for Transcultural Relations (GRT)

PSS Facilitator – Kismayo, Somalia

JOB VACANCY

Title: PSS Facilitator

Location: Kismayo, Somalia

Employee Category: Full Time

Sector: Psychosocial Support

Duration: 7 months (with 1 month probation)

Start of Contract: February 2022

BACKGROUND

Since its foundation in 1968, GRT (Group for Transcultural Relations) has been working with socially marginalized groups and individuals by setting up protection mechanisms in order to promote social inclusion.

GRT is active in Somalia/Kenya since 1996, where the main fields of intervention are: Community Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Protection (GBV and Street Children) and (forced) Migrations, being expression of GRT’s core areas of expertise.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The PSS Facilitator will be in charge of the facilitation of low-threshold psychosocial activities of the project, under the supervision of the GRT technical team and Officers.

Also, he will be requested to produce and organize project-related visibility material such as pictures, videos, short stories, etc. under the supervision of the Project Manager and Nairobi Regional Office.

With technical and managerial support from Project Manager, GRT Psychosocial officers and trainers, GRT Somalia Field Coordinator, the PSS facilitator will ensure that programme’s goals and objectives are met in a timely and effective manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

facilitation of PSS low-threshold activities, coordinating and guiding the groups of beneficiaries during the activities
arrangements and logistics to ensure PSS activities will run smoothly
Monitoring of trainers of non –formal education activities to verify and facilitate understanding of applied PSS contents and referral
Referral of identified beneficiaries to stakeholders or project staff for counseling or other services
Actively attend supervisions by PSS officers
Attend all training sessions provided by GRT
Constant liaison between stakeholders and GRT team when implementing pss activities
Ensuring proper care of GRT’s properties.
Maintaining principle of confidentiality at all times
Timely provision of inputs for internal and donor reporting to Project Manager
Production of visibility material (photos, videos, stories from beneficiaries) related to project activities
Undertaking any other task as indicated by GRT Regional and Field Management

REPORTING PROCEDURE

Briefing on a daily basis to Project Manager and PSS officers on his/her activities.

Monthly reporting to relevant GRT staff and Psychosocial Specialist.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Social work or related fields.
Minimum 1-year experience in working in MHPSS/protection programmes;
Proven knowledge/training/ expertise in communication or journalism
proficiency in use of computer applications
ability to use photo/video cameras/devices
Good understanding of humanitarian practices;
Proven networking capacities;
Good command of English
Honesty and truthfulness.
Capable of working pro-actively and independently, while being an excellent team worker.

DESIDERABLE REQUIREMENTS