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Psychosocial worker (AMAL)based in Misrata (Female)

INTRODUCTION

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and testifies, to meet their basic needs, to improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

CONTEXT

HI opened its projects in Libya in 2011. Due to the conflict and the instability of the country, the collapse of health services has considerably reduced assistance to the most vulnerable, especially the disabled. HI is currently implementing a humanitarian program from the operational bases in Tripoli, Misrata and Benghazi.

For security reasons, HI’s mission in Libya is managed remotely from Tunisia

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Psychosocial worker (Female) reporting to the project manager and supporting in implementation of AMAL projects activities in Misrata. Mainly identification of beneficiaries, assessment, follow up and conducting awareness rising sessions

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

• Identifying and assessing the specific needs of program beneficiaries
• To provide safe and appropriate MHPSS interventions

• Refer the beneficiary to other services as required including medical care facilities

• Develop and reinforce the relationships with stakeholders including INGOs, authorities
• Actively participate in data reporting, follow-up and management of beneficiary cases and organization of activities
• Participate in the reporting, discussion and analysis (both formal and informal) of global issues in the population, with a focus on MHPSS
• Participate in technical MHPSS and/or capacity building for staff at health facilities, partner organizations

CONTRACT

Starting date: ASAP

Duration of the contract: 31\12\2020

PROFILE REQUIRED

Professional skills

• Bachelor degree in social work, Psychology or any other relevant qualification complement by 2 years of experience in Humanitarian sector or social work
• Minimum 2 years of experience with an INGO in a similar position
• Preferably Written and/or spoken English
• Libyan national, fluent in Arabic (written & spoken) is a must

Personal skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations
• Willing to travel \No double job

APPLICATION

Interested candidates and respondents to the criteria are asked to send a CV and cover letter by email to: recruitment-misrata@libya.hi.org with the title of the e-mail clearly mentioned or via Libyajobs.ly

Non-complete applications will not be considered.

Closure date:9 May 2020

Only candidates selected for the test will be contacted

HI is committed to diversity and inclusion within its teams and encourages all candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic background, to apply to become a member of the organization.

People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies in regards to protection of beneficiaries against sexual abuse and Child protection. HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND OFFERS EQUAL CHANCE TO ALLCANDIDATES