Protection Specialist (Psychosocial support)

This vacancy is for a position in Sumy or Poltava.

Work at a joint project of Emmaus NGO and AVSI foundation. 

AVSI Foundation is a global non-governmental organization with headquarters in Italy and currently operating in 30 countries. Its mission is to support human development in developing countries: recognizing the uniqueness of each person, who as such cannot be reduced to a number within an anonymous category such as “the poor, the sick, the disabled”. Furthermore, every person and every community represent a resource, regardless of their vulnerability. This is why AVSI works to help people in becoming aware of their own value and dignity. In Ukraine, AVSI implements humanitarian activities such as Food and Non-food items distributions, Education, Child Protection and Protection sector.

• Closing Date:  10/09/2022
• Period: 6 months with possible extension (2 months of probation period) 
• Starting Date: ASAP

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Role: The organisation is now seeking to recruit one suitable qualified staff for the position of  Protection Specialist
• Department: Programme
• Duty Station: Sumy or Poltava (visits to Kharkiv, Dnipro)
• Remuneration Package: Basic Pay + Monthly Health Benefit

Aim of the position: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, to contribute to the implementation of Protection and PSS activities targeting displaced persons and host communities.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Identification and set-up of a Child Friendly Spaces (CFS), including space management SOPs
• Coordination of activities of mental health support for staff and volunteers
• Coordination of the activities of the PSS staff and the related activities on the field
• Supporting the field staff in activities of outreach and case management
• Screening for vulnerabilities and assessment/monitoring of the needs of the targeted population
• Provision of MHPSS services (psychosocial first aid, individual and group support)
• Information and awareness on protection risks
• Training of local partners and stakeholders on protection approaches and safeguarding
• Conduct CP-PSS technical support needs assessment for staff and partner organizations
• Contribute to the development and consolidation of the strategy of intervention of AVSI in the context of the Ukrainian crisis, designing the activities related to PSS component
• Identify objectives in the psycho-social field with a view to community empowerment
• Ensure psychosocial support is appropriately reflected in the programme documents, when requested

Essential Requirements:

• Degree and professional qualification in relevant sectors 

Work Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years working experience in protection and PSS project implementation 

Required skills and experiences:

Hard skills:

• Excellent organizational skill functional to perform under minimal supervision
• Willingness to work under tight schedules 
• Aptitude to field work with ability to travel with short notice
• Knowledge of child protection and psychosocial intervention programs within the humanitarian and development sector
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (CHS, Sphere, MSCP, Code of Conduct, CPiE, IASC MHPSS, IASC Case Management, etc.)
• Ability to carry out community assessment with standardized and non-standardized instruments, with particular attention to the ability to carry out adequate assessment of the context and psycho-social needs of affected communities
• Ability to perform clinical-diagnostic, individual and community interpretations
• Knowledge and competence in the use of tools for the prevention and treatment of acute stress, adjustment and post-traumatic stress disorders
• Identification of objectives in the psycho-social field with a view to community empowerment, contextual analysis, feasibility study and risk analysis, identification and creation of organizational structures, identification-assessment-selection of any necessary human resources

Soft Skills:

• Proactive person willing to take initiative
• Flexibility 
• Team-working skills and provide support to multiple staffs
• Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of AVSI Foundation
• High planning and problem-solving skills

Additional skill and\or experience:

Language Proficiency: Good written and verbal communication in Ukrainian and English

Reporting structure: 

• 1st (counsellor): PM
• 2nd (counsellor): Area team leader

How to apply:

Candidates should submit their cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) of max 3 pages with references and copy of relevant educational certificates. The above documents can be sent by email to Отправить резюме with the following subject Protection Specialist (candidate name).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Due to the urgency of these roles, AVSI reserves the right to shortlist applications prior to the closing date.