Protection Specialist- Psycho-Social Support Specialist

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Protection Specialist- Psycho-Social Support Specialist (1 Post)

Duty Station: Sittwe Office, Rakhine State

Report to : Protection Project Manager-GBV

Overall purpose of the role:

The Psychosocial Support (PSS) Specialist works as part of DRC’s GBV team in Sittwe under the direct supervision of the GBV Project Manager. This position is based in Sittwe with regular travel to Mrauk Oo working predominantly with DRC GBV team members, and sometimes with women and girls in camps, villages, and temporary displacement sites. The main responsibility of this position is to lead on the technical quality of prevention and response activities in the GBV team across Rakhine state including case management, psychosocial activities, and male engagement.

Geographic scope: Area (Rakhine)

This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

Specific duties and responsibilities

The PSS Specialist is based in Sittwe with regular travel to Mrauk Oo and will be expected to perform the following duties:

Ensure DRC GBV programming is aligned with regional and internal strategies:

  • Attend Peer Support Network meeting, GBV Sub-Sector, 16 Days of Activism meetings
  • Develop strong relationships with GBV and related actors within Rakhine State including CSOs.
  • Work with other sectors within DRC especially but not limited to General Protection and Child Protection to identify and implement joint working opportunities
  • Work with GBV Specialist to develop and translation of Interagency and DRC’s existing PSS tools and materials
  • Support and provide Interagency GBV Case Management and PSS trainings to Case Management Team and camp/village-based Incentive Workers together with GBV Specialist
  • Support the GBV Project Manager in the creation and delivery of GBV strategic work in Rakhine

Provide direct technical supervision to GBV Team colleagues to ensure the quality of the programming:

  • Support the Team Leaders to develop a robust GBV case management supervision and quality evaluation system, including mentoring of caseworkers, in line with GBV AoR case management standards
  • Provide individual and group psychosocial support regularly to GBV Case Management team and Case Workers from WGCs to enhance well-being
  • Conduct regular case conference meeting with case management team to identify challenges and to develop action plans
  • Provide and support GBV Response Team Leaders one-on-one and group Coaching and Supervision sessions within Case Management
  • Support the Prevention Team Leaders to ensure all prevention programming (Psychosocial Support Activities) is underpinned by PSS principles and responsive to women and girls’ needs
  • Provie capacity building (including training and mentoring) for DRC GBV team and camp-based Incentive Workers on providing PSS, facilitating group PSS, and enable staff and Incentive Workers to develop a strong understanding and technical competency for PSS and practicing it
  • Support the Team Leaders to monitor the capacity of the incentive workers and design appropriate training materials

Ensure that the GBV programme is evidence-based:

  • Regularly review the GBV IMS data to gather evidence to inform current and future programming
  • Identify evidence/knowledge gaps and work with MEAL to suggest options to rectify
  • Regularly review and share emerging evidence from international standards and tools including GBV AoR Minimum Standards, IASC GBV Guidelines, Psychosocial Support tools and materials
  • Work closely with GBV Manager and Response Team Leaders on collection case management and PSS monitoring outcomes

Experience and technical competencies:

  • University (BA/BSc) degree in relevant field to include gender, nursing etc, and evidence of further specialist training
  • At least 3 years' relevant experience working with a health, humanitarian or development organization, with excellent references.
  • Demonstrated practical experience in GBV/SRH/PSS work including case management, prevention activities and community engagement
  • Have previous experiences working on Gender Based Violence areas and building staff capacity
  • Experience working in challenging environments with good personal resilience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Prepared to work with both Rakhine, Buddhist and Muslim communities
  • Understanding of operational context in Rakhine State
  • Fluency in Burmese and English. Additional local languages would be an asset.
  • As per position requirement, Female candidates are preferred.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
  • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
  • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. "

We Offer:

  • Starting date of employment: 1 April 2022.
  • Contract length: Until June 2022, including a probation period of 3 months. Renewables depend on both funding and performance.
  • Salary: Competitive salary according to DRC Myanmar salary scale.

This position is open for Myanmar National only. DRC strongly advocates for equal opportunity and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. Therefore, qualified candidates of ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application process:

Applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply by submitting their applications in English (consisting of Cover Letter and CV of no more than 4 pages, including contact details of 3 professional references) and CV only applications will not be considered. Apply button here.

    • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a written test in English and an interview.
    • After the closing date, applications are not to be considered. Please note that due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and DRC reserves the right to initiate the recruitment process before the deadline for applications.

Deadline for submission of applications: 23-March-2022 (COB)

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: drc.ngo