Psycho-Social Support (PSS) Worker

Terms of Reference

Casual Worker – Psycho-Social Support (PSS) Worker

• Conduct a variety of structured and unstructured activities (recreational, psychosocial, and informal skills training) for beneficiaries, which cater to different psychosocial needs and interests of different beneficiary groups (adults, adolescents, and children);
• Prepare for structured psychosocial support activities by carefully curriculum guides and preparing all required materials and equipment in advance.
• Facilitate the participation of all segments of the target population in the planned activities to ensure the involvement of the most vulnerable groups.
• ensuring that throughout all activities appropriate attention is given to specific emotional and physical needs.
• Monitor beneficiaries’ progress during psychosocial support activities and identify persons with unusual changes in behaviour or other signs of psychosocial distress for referral to a caseworker or psychologist.
• Carry out all tasks respecting key safeguarding principles including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, and accountability;

Complete additional tasks assigned by the supervisor

• Education and professional experience:
• University degree in a related field (social work, psychology, etc.);
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial programming in the humanitarian context.
• Competencies: (knowledge, skills, and abilities)
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

*Mode of Application: Interested candidates can apply on: [email protected]

Open Date: 20 March 2024

Closing Date:  24 March 2024

Please write in the Subject: Psycho-Social Support (PSS) Worker– and mention the location:

• Anbar – Al Qaim
• Kirkuk – Hawija
• Ninewa – Ba’aj
• Salah al-Din Baiji