Job Description

Title: Psychosocial Support Officer

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Location: Bagerhat

Minimum Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)

Published: 4 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, or any other relevant field.
∎ Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, or any other relevant field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.
∎ Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
∎ Ability to take initiatives if required.
∎ Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.
∎ Ability to work under pressure, with short time frames, and in risky situations and in an unstructured environment.
∎ Must demonstrate flexibility, and ability to readily adapt to changing requirements and environments.
∎ Strong organizational and analytical skills
∎ Team builder, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve disputes and conflict
∎ Previous experience with International or National NGOs in a similar position.
∎ Report writing skills.
∎ Good English Language skills.
∎ Must have cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team.
∎ Personal Specification:
∎ Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.
∎ Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
∎ Ability to take initiatives if required.
∎ Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.
∎ Ability to work under pressure, with short time frames, and in risky situations and in an unstructured environment.
∎ Must demonstrate flexibility, and ability to readily adapt to changing requirements and environments.
∎ Strong organizational and analytical skills
∎ Team builder, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve disputes and conflict
∎ Requirements:
∎ Previous experience with International or National NGOs in a similar position.
∎ Report writing skills.
∎ Good English Language skills.
∎ Must have cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Plan, prepare and deliver PSS sessions and social cohesion activities to disaster affected people.
∎ Prepare daily plans prior to every PSS session in line with the project demands.
∎ Prepare appropriate materials and/or visual aids in advance of the session
∎ Deliver PSS sessions to targeted groups; facilitate engaging sessions that encourage individuals’ active participation.
∎ Supporting the preparation of tools related to the announcement, application and selection processes of the beneficiaries by working closely with the MEAL team;
∎ Supporting the identification and selection processes of project participants in close cooperation with the MEAL team.
∎ To support the project by working closely with the MEAL team in the preparation of tools related to the announcement, application and selection processes of the participants
∎ Ensure that all assessments, follow-ups and weekly and progress reports are completed in a timely manner
∎ Ensure inclusive participation by following an age-, gender-, and types of disabilities sensitive approach.
∎ Build trusting relationships with participants
∎ Ensure the activities and sessions are following safe learning practices at all times.
∎ Follow up on the participants’ wellbeing, attendance and specific needs.
∎ Report on the number of individuals, participations, achievements, and new registration requests; update Program and technical team on any issues, challenges or gaps in implementation.
∎ Ensure that all data collected is entered and reported in a timely manner (monthly)
∎ Collaborate closely with MEAL team to monitor activities with existing PSS, social cohesion.
∎ Respect and apply all principles of PSEA and demonstrate high commitment to report any sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
∎ Job location: Morelganj, Bagerhat.
∎ Cyclone Remal Response in Bagerhat Project
∎ Time period: 6 months
∎ Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
∎ Supported by the SIDA PBA, Uttaran is implementing “Cyclone Remal Response in Bagerhat” project for selected southwestern coastal districts in Bagerhat District. Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Project Officer for this project.
∎ Reports to: Project coordinator
∎ To implement the project, Uttaran is seeking the following position for its project interventions area in Bagerhat districts.
∎ The project aims to save lives and reduce suffering among vulnerable communities in Bangladesh affected by floods and food insecurity. Key outcomes include providing cash assistance for immediate food and nutrition needs, increasing access to treatment and prevention of severe acute malnutrition (SAM), enhancing sexual and reproductive health services for women and adolescent girls, and improving environmentally friendly and inclusive water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. Additionally, the plan focuses on strengthening gender-based violence (GBV) protection services, integrating mental health and psychosocial support, conducting disaster risk reduction training, and carrying out integrated awareness sessions for targeted beneficiaries.
∎ QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
∎ Purpose of the position:
∎ The Psychosocial Support (PSS) Officer will be responsible for implementing of PSS and Mental health wellbeing activities. Psycho-social support includes individual and group counseling sessions for the community people who are suffering from psychological distress are identified through clinical interviews and screening tools.
∎ Scope:
∎ The PSS Officer reports to the programme officer and s/he will be responsible for providing psycho-social support which includes individual and group counseling sessions for the community people who are suffering from psychological distress are identified through clinical interviews and screening tools. The PSS Officer must work in compliance with Uttaran policies and procedures.
∎ Main Duties and Responsibilities:
∎ Plan, prepare and deliver PSS sessions and social cohesion activities to disaster affected people.
∎ Prepare daily plans prior to every PSS session in line with the project demands.
∎ Prepare appropriate materials and/or visual aids in advance of the session
∎ Deliver PSS sessions to targeted groups; facilitate engaging sessions that encourage individuals’ active participation.
∎ Supporting the preparation of tools related to the announcement, application and selection processes of the beneficiaries by working closely with the MEAL team;
∎ Supporting the identification and selection processes of project participants in close cooperation with the MEAL team.
∎ To support the project by working closely with the MEAL team in the preparation of tools related to the announcement, application and selection processes of the participants
∎ Ensure that all assessments, follow-ups and weekly and progress reports are completed in a timely manner
∎ Ensure inclusive participation by following an age-, gender-, and types of disabilities sensitive approach.
∎ Build trusting relationships with participants
∎ Ensure the activities and sessions are following safe learning practices at all times.
∎ Follow up on the participants’ wellbeing, attendance and specific needs.
∎ Report on the number of individuals, participations, achievements, and new registration requests; update Program and technical team on any issues, challenges or gaps in implementation.
∎ Ensure that all data collected is entered and reported in a timely manner (monthly)
∎ Collaborate closely with MEAL team to monitor activities with existing PSS, social cohesion.
∎ Respect and apply all principles of PSEA and demonstrate high commitment to report any sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
∎ Job location: Morelganj, Bagerhat.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ (Conveyance and food allowance will be given as per Uttaran Policy )
∎ (Conveyance and food allowance will be given as per Uttaran Policy )

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Bagerhat

Read Before Apply:

If you think you are competent enough for the position, please apply online on and before 9th July 2024.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Application Process:
∎ Please apply via bdjobs online application on or before 9th July 2024.
∎ Join Uttaran to make a difference in the lives of poor and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh!
∎ Note - Uttaran is dedicated to creating a secure and equitable environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. This applies to employees, partner organizations, participants, and other stakeholders, who are all entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at every level. Regardless of age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. To achieve this goal, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that is incompatible with the objectives of Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All candidates who are selected for a position with Uttaran will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies, code of conduct, child protection guidelines, and other procedures. They will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, which may involve verifying their academic credentials, employment history, and obtaining police verification if deemed necessary. Additional information may be required from selected candidates to facilitate the background check process.
∎ Uttaran`s contact address is House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, and our website is www.uttaran.net.

Company Information:
∎ Uttaran
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Address::
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Application Deadline: 9 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development