PSS Coordinator

Purpose:

the PSS Coordinator at Women for Women International leads and oversees comprehensive programs and initiatives designed to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivor needs. He/she will play a pivotal role in creating a survivor-centered approach, developing innovative solutions, and building collaborations to ensure effective response and support for survivors. The expertise in training, resource development, and partnership coordination will contribute to a more compassionate and efficient support network for GBV survivors.

 

Engagement:

Internal Collaboration:

• Work closely with WFWI staff, particularly frontline teams. Through training based on the GBV Pocket Guide empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective support to survivors.
• Maintain regular and effective communication and coordination with Stronger Women Stronger Nation (SWSN) and Advocacy teams in different locations to plan and conduct M&E activities in a collaborative and harmonious manner.
• Work closely with Global support center Technical GBV advisor.

External Collaboration:

• Engage community and women leaders to extend support services using the “safety card.” By sharing this resource amplifies the community’s ability to offer timely assistance to survivors.
• Collaborate with UNFPA to develop and launch a user-friendly referral app that enhances survivor support, while also taking a leadership role in the GBV service providers task force.

 

Delivery:

Referral App Development Coordination:

• Collaborate with UNFPA to define the features, functionality, and user interface of the referral app.
• Liaise with technical specialists to oversee the app’s design, testing, and finalization process.
• Organize training workshops to introduce the referral app to GBV service providers and non-GBV organizations.
• Provide hands-on training for 40 to 60 organizations on how to navigate the app, submit referrals, and access support resources.
• Ensure training materials are comprehensive and user-friendly.
• GBV Task Force Coordination and lead through actively participating in task force discussions, contributing insights and feedback to refine the referral form and service mapping.
• Monitor the app’s usage among non-GBV actors and gather feedback on its effectiveness and usability.
• Collaborate with UNFPA’s technical team to analyze feedback data and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on the outcomes of the app design collaboration and training workshops.
• Document lessons learned, challenges, and success stories to inform future initiatives and knowledge sharing.

Coordinator for PSS Activities Inside WFWI Women’s Centre:

• Design a framework for psychological support services, including on-call assistance and confidential counseling.
• Develop a training curriculum on PSS and self-care for WFWI trainers.
• Schedule and coordinate one-on-one counseling sessions for women participants.
• Create a comprehensive curriculum for unstructured PSS group sessions for Change Agents, incorporating Yoga, meditation, and art therapy.
• Organize a TOT session for Change Agents on the unstructured PSS curriculum.
• Facilitate Change Agents in conducting unstructured psychosocial support (PSS) sessions.

 

Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain regular communication with internal teams, Women community leaders, UNFPA and other stakeholders.
• Provide updates on program progress, challenges, and achievements to ensure transparency and alignment.

Resource Management and Budget Oversight:

• Manage resources, including budgets, to ensure effective implementation of training sessions, app development, and related activities.
• Monitor expenses and adhere to budgetary constraints.

 

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in international development, Gender Studies /master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Years of experience: 5-7 years of work experience in GBV and PSS training design
• Proven expertise in developing facilitation and training modules, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
• Strong report-writing skills to communicate program progress, outcomes, and recommendations effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage partnerships and collaborations with external organizations.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships and engaging with stakeholders, including survivors, community leaders, and technical experts.
• Proficiency in project management, including budget oversight, work planning, and performance evaluation.
• Sensitivity to cultural nuances and a commitment to survivor-centered approaches.

Interested candidates must apply through the below link:

https://forms.gle/GvwCeKh1BJYZHRtd8

Only motivated applications that meet the required qualifications will be contacted. 

Application deadline: February 4, 2024

Female applicants are highly encouraged for this position.