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Handicap International Jobs
Country » Kenya
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Psychosocial Worker Responsibilities Helps the DVFP team members identifying specific psychosocial needs of our beneficiaries, contributes to the assessment of these needs and/or directly assesses these needs as requiredAssesses vulnerable persons’ psychosocial and psychological issues and refer internally or externally as needed respecting confidentiality and the right of the beneficiary.Participates in the analysis and reporting of psychosocial issues in the refugee populationSupports and builds DVFP team members’ capacities on psychosocial support approaches and activities according to the needs identified through field visits (analysis of training needs, elaboration of training material, etc…)Elaborates, proposes and implements psychosocial support group activities for psychologically vulnerable persons identified adapted to the needs identified.Regularly conducts specific psychosocial group activities (adapted and appropriate to each one’s specific needs and capacities) and ensure follow up of the beneficiaries.Supports social workers in the implementation and animation of certain psychosocial group activities when they have been identified as in capacity of implementing themReports quantitative (through Follow Up Form, Data Base and reports) and qualitative data and analysis to your Psychosocial Technical Advisor / Project ManagerIn specific cases, and if the beneficiary agrees, do mediation between beneficiaries and families or between families and other structures. Required Profile Education Higher degree diploma in Psychology (clinical or social psychology)Knowledge on ProtectionLanguages EnglishSomali (would be a great asset)SwahiliExperience Experience of minimum 2 years implementing group psychosocial activitiesExperience working with vulnerable population, displaced population and/or refugeesExperience in ProtectionExperience in implementing short trainings on psychosocial support would be appreciatedWorking experience with an NGO or an association (would be an asset)Skills Good analysis skillsAnalytical and problem solving skillsTraining skillsComputer skills (at least Word)Good communication and listening skillsPersonal qualities AdaptationBe ready to listenCapacity to work both in team and autonomouslyCapacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural teamLike taking initiative andDynamism, high level of motivationInterest for field workCapacity to keep professional distance with the beneficiaries / adopt empathic positioningWillingness to learn new skills and/or approachesGood capacity to interact with members of the team and communityIf you feel you are the right candidate for this position, Kindly send your application along with an up to date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to : hr-nairobi [at] handicap-international-ken.org . The email subject should be marked as 'Application for the Psychosocial Worker position. Closing date is 27th April 2012. Only shortlisted candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contracted. Chosen person will be called by phone. Thank you not to call.
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