1. Supervision & Coordination of PSS Facilitators:

• Provide technical and administrative support to the team of PSS facilitators, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Organize and support the monthly planning of PSS facilitators, ensuring the timely execution of sessions and activities.
• Conduct regular meetings with facilitators to review their work, assess challenges, and provide guidance and training as necessary.
• Monitor the implementation of PSS curricula and ensure adherence to best practices and standards

1. Facilitate Psychosocial Support (PSS) Sessions:

• Oversee and support PSS facilitators in conducting group sessions for vulnerable populations, including women, children, and individuals at risk.
• Guide the use of evidence-based techniques and activities that foster emotional well-being, resilience, and coping mechanisms.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment is maintained where beneficiaries can share their experiences and feelings.
• Assess the psychosocial needs of individuals and groups, tailoring interventions as necessary.
• Identify individuals who may need more intensive care or specialized mental health services and ensure proper referrals are made.
• Ensure PSS facilitators make appropriate referrals to mental health professionals, legal services, and other service providers when necessary.
• Support the coordination of services between PSS facilitators, mobile clinic staff, and other service providers. 

1. Confidentiality and Documentation:

• Ensure PSS facilitators adhere to confidentiality guidelines and the highest ethical standards when working with beneficiaries.
• Oversee the maintenance of detailed records for all PSS sessions, including attendance, session topics, and relevant notes.
• Prepare regular reports on the progress of beneficiaries, the impact of PSS activities, and any emerging trends or concerns. 

1. Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Work closely with other team members, including protection assistants, mobile clinic staff, and external partners to provide comprehensive and coordinated support to beneficiaries.
• Participate in team meetings, workshops, and training to foster professional development and share best practices.
• Contribute to program development and improvements based on feedback and ongoing learning. 

Required 

Professional 

Experience 

At least 2-3years of experience in psychosocial support work, with prior supervisory experience preferred. 

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification 

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. 

Preferred 

Knowledge and Qualifications 

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, and psychosocial support interventions.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, Kurdish is an asset 

Travel and/or 

Work Environment 

Requirement 

• The position requires 80% of the time to be field-based • Position requires willingness and ability to continue functioning during a crisis, including during ORG response to an artificial or natural disaster. 

Physical 

Requirements 

Language 

Requirements 

• Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English 

• Ability to write excellent quality reports in English is required.