Psychological supervisor (F) - CISS
Objectives
Under the supervision of the project manager, the Psychological Supervisor must achieve the desired objectives of this position, which are as follows:
- Plan, coordinate, monitor and effectively evaluate the psychological activities for the project in line with the values and behavior of the organization.
- Direct supervision of the implementation and follow-up of all psychological activities of the project, to reach the planned goals.
- Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of project activities within the project parameters in terms of scope, time and cost.
- Manage all inputs and outputs of psychological activities.
- Deliver high quality reports on time.
Responsibilities
As a Psychological Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in addressing the psychosocial and psychological needs of women, girls, boys and different communities. Your expertise will contribute to the overall well-being and resilience of beneficiaries. Your responsibilities will include the following:
Capacity Building and Training:
- Developing and delivering psychosocial and psychological training sessions for staff of the organization and partner organizations along with relevant stakeholders.
Mental health and well-being:
- Implementing trauma-informed approaches to psychological support, ensuring sensitivity to cultural, gender, and contextual factors.
- Providing individual and group counseling sessions to address PTSD, behavioral problems, and hard psychological conditions, and supervising the ones implemented by partners.
- Managing all inputs and outputs of psychological support activities and safeguarding its confidentiality.
- Conducting psychosocial assessments to understand the needs and challenges faced by women, girls, and victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and conflict-related violence.
- Fostering safe spaces for beneficiaries to share their experiences and emotions taking into account the relevant environmental constraints impact on mental health while promoting a sense of empowerment and resilience.
- Implementing trauma-informed approaches to psychosocial support, ensuring sensitivity to cultural, gender, and contextual factors.
- Fostering safe spaces for beneficiaries to share their experiences and emotions while promoting a sense of empowerment and control.
Awareness and Outreach:
- Contributing to the development of materials, resources, and tools to raise awareness about psychosocial well-being and self-care
- Collecting and analyzing data to determine the needed topics to be tackled throughout the different stages of the project, adopting People-centered approach.
- Participating in community outreach initiatives to engage women, girls, and community members in discussions on mental health, resilience, and psychosocial support.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Collaborating with the project team to design and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for psychosocial support activities.
- Collecting and analyzing data to assess the impact of psychosocial interventions and inform program adjustments.
- Planning and reviewing all plans and reports related to the psychological activities during the project period.
- Planning and preparing the necessary trainings, based on emerging needs and evaluations of staff of partners.
- Preparing the working forms of the activities.
- implementing field visits to ensure the quality of work.
- Conducting needs assessments and focus groups.
- Holding periodic meetings to discuss and follow up the progress of work.
- Preparing monthly and final reports of psychological activities.
- Networking and coordinating with relevant partners and stakeholders.
- Effective documentation of project activities.
- Managing all inputs and outputs of women and children psychological support activities.
Qualifications:
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology
- At least 5 years of experience in psychological support and community work in non-governmental institutions.
- Case management knowledge and expenses is preferred
- Computer skills including the ability to operate Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent speaking and writing communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with team members.
- Very organized and structured.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good attitude and willingness to improve skills and knowledge.
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements and have the necessary skills, please send your CV and cover letter in English to the following email: Palestine@cissong.org, by maximum on Tuesday 22/08/2023, 03:00 pm.
Palestine@cissong.org