Psychosocial Support Facilitator at Rapid Action Aid Initiative (RAAI) - 2 Openings

Rapid Action Aid Initiative (RAAI) is woman led organisation and independent registered non-governmental, nonprofit, Non-religious and equal opportunity, civil society organization based in Maiduguri. RAAI is a registered organization with the Corporate Affairs commission here in Nigeria with a CAC/IT/NO 138018.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Psychosocial Support Facilitator

Locations: Jakusco & Gashua, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To support RAAI’s PSS Department to oversee quality improvements in psychosocial support interventions for PLWD affected by the humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria.
• To assist the PSS unit in providing necessary intervention to the children in distresses.
• The PSS Officer is required to travel to project sites on regularly bases.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Key Areas of Accountability
Provide support, in the PSS Programming which includes:

• Provide programmatic training to Community Auxiliary social workers and PSS community workers on PFA, PSS, MHPSS in GBV programming
• Provide PSS service for GBV survivors, counseling, PFA, PSS, referral for MHPSS for survivors of GBV
• Supervise activities in the safe space (Empowerment activities skills acquisition recreation)
• Oversea the activities of the WGFSS
• Disseminates information on the following key themes, GBV, Types of GBV, consequences of GBV, services available, Non stigmatization and guiding principle of GBV prevention, mitigation and response.
• Confidentially refer survivors of GBV to eh safe space for case managements through working with the COMBAAT and PSS community base workers and in close collaboration with the GBV officer.
• Support in the GBV implementation activities with the GBV officer
• Promote and identify the community base existing mechanism while integrating the standardized approach of PSS in the community.
• Ensure to use the standardized skills during the PSS and also step down strategic and diplomatic ways for community based PSS on best approach and accepted PSS specialized skills when dealing with survivors
• Assisting survivors in acute distress and alleviating their stress
• The use of structured and mutualized PSS technique
• Ensure that survivors are always confortable during counseling sessions and enhance their participation during and personal development.
• Ensure that all survivors are not exposed to further harm in the WGFSS or stress.

Proposed Outputs:

• Support Community based PSS and Auxiliary social workers in providing individual counseling sessions with survivors of GBV where required based on complex cases.  
• Be available on call if any urgent matters arise that a staff would like to share regarding their casework or his/her personal well being
• Support the GBV Officer during the development of monthly reports and GBV 5Ws monthly reporting for the project to the GBVSSS and report to the Project Manager.
• Development of peer/reflective practices with teams
• Support current PSS practices, reflecting on a cross-sectorial approach.   
• Structured PSS activities for boys and girls, organized in age-appropriate groups with a clear methodology or curriculum to promote mental well-being. Such activities must align with RAAI and her donor`s commitments.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within a reasonable level of their skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities:

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with RAAI`s policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Minimum of BSc in Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Clinical Psychology will be an added advantage or any relevant field with minimum of 3 year of experiences and 3 years post NYSC.
• Experienced in Psychological First Aid, MHPSS, and other psychosocial support (PSS) activities
• Experience working with survivors in Protection programs, including those with PSS component
• Fluent in English and Hausa is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Desirable:

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies and/or a refugee/displacement-setting.

Behaviors (Values in Practice):
Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling to RAAI`s values.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for him or herself and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development, and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for RAAI engages and motivates others
• Future-orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members, and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, and sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2024.