UNV Psychosocial Support Specialist Jobs 2021 – South Sudan NGO Jobs. UNV South Sudan looking for “Psychosocial Support Specialist “. Applicants with a Master degree may apply on or before 10th June 2021.
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UNV Psychosocial Support Specialist Jobs 2021
The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 29th May 2021 for qualified South Sudan’s to fill in the vacant post of Psychosocial Support Specialist to be based in Juba, South Sudan.
| Recruiter | United Nations Volunteers (UNV) |
| Position | Psychosocial Support Specialist |
| Duty Station | Juba, South Sudan |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 03 years |
| Application Deadline | 10th June 2021 |
UNV Job Vacancy 2021
Description of task:
Under the direct supervision of Project Manager, Peace and Community Cohesion Project the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Develop a training curricular for community-based Volunteer Psychosocial Counsellors;
- Lead in selection and group formation of Volunteer Psychosocial Counsellors;
- Responsible for conducting training of Volunteers Psychosocial Counsellors;
- Monitor and ensure standards are adhered to in individual and group counselling sessions;
- Provide quarterly reports on issues arising from community-based counselling and healing processes;
- Ensure gender, inclusivity and diversity is mainstreamed in community-based counselling and healing process;
- Baseline and continuous assessment of conflict related trauma and stressors;
- Mapping of existence services and referral pathways/ opportunities for holistic support by other service providers;
- Support community on conflict induced trauma healing;
- Strengthen capacities for local peace infrastructure on trauma healing and psychosocial support
- Establish and strengthen linkages with other service providers in the field;
- Support development of a policy framework on psychosocial support to conflict affected communities in South Sudan.
- Contribute to knowledge development in the practice area.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent
Education – Additional Comments:
- Psychology, counselling psychology, Community psychology; clinical psychology or developmental psychology
Required experience: 24 Months
Experience remark:
2-3 years
- Experience in working in post conflict setting, providing group and individual counselling services;
- Experience in developing community-based training curricular and adult learning methodologies;
- Case and social work with vulnerable groups including women and children;
- Familiar with social political settings of Africa and South Sudan in particular
- UN or NGOs experience important but not compulsory;
- Knowledge of peace building and post conflict reconstructions;
- Knowledge on international frameworks on protection of women and other vulnerable groups;
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- Arabic(Optional), Level – Working Knowledge
Other Details
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNV Psychosocial Support Specialist Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://www.unv.org/calls/SSDR001452-8673
The Closing Date: 10th June 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unv.org |
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