COUNSELOR Handicap International

Date of publication: Monday 8th February 2016
Deadline for applications: 21st February 2016
Place of work: Juba
Weekly hours: 40
Number of Positions Available: 02
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm including 1 hour lunch break
Contract duration: 11 Montha ( 3 months of probation period), with possibility of renewal, according to the availability of the funds
GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Mission :
Under the direct responsibility of the expatriate Psychologist, in close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the Counselor will form part of a mobile team that will conduct identification and community follows up
of beneficiaries, with focus on psychosocial support and counseling

HIERARCHICAL RELATIONSHIPS

Line manager:
Line manager +1:

RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS DESCRIPTION

  1. Identify specific needs of the project beneficiaries, contribute to the assessment of these needs and/or directly assess these needs as required:
    • Work as part of the mobile/outreach team to identify, register and analyse beneficiaries specifics needs (disabilities and vulnerabilities)
    • Develop a community approach to ensure confidence in HI process and project
    • Ensure a global vision of the individual and familial needs in the identification
    • Assess all protection issues at individuals and familial level

  2. Respond to the identified needs by providing direct psychosocial support and refer externally as needed, respecting confidentiality and the right of the beneficiary
    Direct psychosocial support:
    • According to the needs identified and the internal referral received, organise the different group sessions according to the integrated approach
    • With the support and advices of the technical advisor, define the objectives of the group sessions and the relevant participants
    • Conduct the different psycho-social group activities, adapted and appropriate to each one’s specific needs and capacities

Indirect psychosocial support:
• Refer all cases on psychosocial and mental health issue identified externally to the appropriate service

  1. Report data on group activities, follow-up on individual cases and organize the daily and weekly activities
    • Ensure a qualitative follow up of the beneficiaries and document the follow up according to the monitoring plan
    • Ensure a daily quantitative and qualitative reporting through the tools (assessment form, follow up form, discharger and monitoring form, donation certificate, groups report) and system in place
    • Organization of the weekly plan within the pluridisciplinary team, with the support of the Psychologist
    • Compile any other reports upon request of the line manager.

  2. Report data on group activities, follow-up on individual cases and organize the daily and weekly activities
    • Ensure a qualitative follow up of the beneficiaries and document the follow up according to the monitoring plan
    • Ensure a daily quantitative and qualitative reporting through the tools (assessment form, follow up form, discharger and monitoring form, donation certificate, groups report) and system in place
    • Organization of the weekly plan within the pluridisciplinary team, with the support of the Psychologist
    • Compile any other reports upon request of the line manager.

  3. To demonstrate an ethical and professional practice:
    • Respect beneficiary confidentiality.
    • Respect and promote HI’s Policies and report to your line manager any non respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
    • Address needs and requests in a professional way.
    • Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
    • Always interact with children with the presence of their parents or caregivers
    • Always respect a refusal of treatment.

  4. Demonstrate willingness to improve professional competences and abilities to increase care quality:
    • Demonstrate motivation at work.
    • Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, capacity building activities.
    • Participate in the different activities that are common to all team members
    • Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specialty
    • Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor (reporting, etc) as they unfold

  5. Representation
    • Participate in educating other organizations and institutions on inclusion of persons with disability
    • Maintain a positive image of Handicap International at all times and in all circumstances.

  6. Other
    • Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the PM or line manager that is within the post-holder’s expertise and experience.

Note: This job description is not exhausted and the staff member may be asked from time to time to perform duties over and above those described here. The staff member is also expected to maintain confidentiality of all beneficiaries and internal information at all times.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree/Diploma in Psychology, Psychosocial Support, or Counseling
• Experience working with vulnerable groups, specifically persons with disabilities
• Experience in related work within an NGO or organization in emergency or post-conflict setting
• Experience in community-based psychosocial support and counseling
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating community trainings
• Willingness and ability to work among IDP populations
• Good knowledge of community mobilization methods and tools
• Fluent in English and Arabic. Knowledge of other languages in South Sudan is an advantage.
• Proven diplomacy in dealing with partners and beneficiaries
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to cope with stress and high pressure
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
• Computer literate and proven ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through email or physically to:

Mr. Henry Edward
Admin/HR Assistant
Federation Handicap International
Hai Neem, opposite Holiday Hotel, Juba, South Sudan
Email: [email protected]

Before the closing date indicated above.

Application should consist of a typed CV and cover letter explaining why you consider yourself suitable for this position and providing a valid email and telephone contact.

Due to the expected volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application documents, once deposited will not be returned to applicants. Applicants are advised not to include any original documents in their application. Federation HI will not be held responsible for the loss of such documents.

Applications not meeting the minimum qualifications or received after the expiry date of this Vacancy Notice shall not be considered. If you have not heard from the employer in two weeks from the closure date of this Vacancy Notice please consider your application as unsuccessful.

HI would like to thank all applicants for their interest.

Applications can be delivered to our office before 05:00 pm of Sunday 21st February, 2016 (South Sudanese time), stating clearly address and contact information and position applied for.

Deadline for applications on and the position will be fulfilled based on funds availability

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

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