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We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 02 months with possibility of extension
The role
The Psychosocial Support Specialist (PSS)) will be responsible for strengthening the quality of psychosocial support programme of Bangui base, which form a key part of our emergency response efforts, and development programming in health and protection across Bangui response. SCI Child Protection and health programmes have put in place intersectoral projects that allow for identification and referral of child and their referral when case management and psychological treatment is needed. The treatment capacity in country is currently largely limited to case management however, and this role's purpose is to add capacity for treatment of children in need.
Furthermore, the PSS Specialist will advise on psychosocial case management of children presenting symptom of distress, train staff to better provide psychosocial support, referral pathway toward appropriate services ( psychosocial and health services), provide on-going technical support to ensure relevant support through Save the Children's integrated programme.
Qualifications and experience
- Proven experience with Psycho-Social Support
- Significant experience in working in child protection in emergencies. Experience working directly with children as well as with systems for referral and case management will be strongly considered.
- Proven fluency in French essential
- Experience in capacity building and in strengthening various duty bearers understanding of and response to Child Protection and Psychosocial Support.
- Ability to communicate and maintain appropriate and productive relations with a range of actors, including children, parents, local and national authorities
- Good knowledge of and experience in using established inter-agency standards and guidelines in MHPSS and child protection
- At least 2 years' experience working in psychology in a humanitarian setting
Desired Criteria
- French proficiency
- Education experience highly desirable
- Experience of Sexual Gender based Violence and Disarmament Demobilization Reintegration programming in Internal Displacement Population (IDP) context
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.82892.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
