Psychosocial Support Activity Officer (PSSAO)-Female

Job Description

Title: Psychosocial Support Activity Officer (PSSAO)-Female

Company Name: Pulse Bangladesh Society

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar, Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• Bachelor degree in any discipline

• At least 3 years

• Only Female

• Fluency in the Chittagonian language is a requirement. 
• Candidates with Psychosocial Support, GBV and Safe shelter experience will be given priority. 
• A minimum of 3 years of camp experience is required. 

Competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• Values - all Pulse BD personnel must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency : maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way

Responsibilities:

The PSSAO is a key member of the program team and will report to the Shelter Manager. He will be responsible for:

• Day and Night duty as roster basis.

• Support to prepare action plan and coordination of a program and its activities

• Ensure overall implementation of activities as per project direction and report to the management time to time.

• Ensure team support to establish congenial working environment hence ensuring the objectives.

• Promote the regular use of knowledge, information and decision making

• Enable the Survivors of shelter home to become adoptive into normal social and family life.

• Participate to prepare budget breakdown for individual activity and track expenditures

• Maintain communications with the different stakeholders, public administration maintaining liaison with the G.O and relevant development agencies regarding survivor’s issue.

• Build positive relations within the team and external parties

• Schedule and organize meetings, workshop, training and other events

• Ensure appropriate message through appropriate reporting for all operations.

• Be active and agile to carry out any task given by management for the sake of programme implementation.

• Data collection and obtain with details related to survivors

• Technical monitoring of the Shelter, providing recommendation of the maintenance works to be carried out.

• Preparing minor technical reports and narratives

• Continuously updating activity documentation and files

Maintaining Neutrality:

Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity

To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the integrity of Pulse BD and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.

Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

Pulse BD is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Pulse BD recognize that each member`s behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Pulse BD is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.

Safeguarding and PSEA:

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.