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Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is seeking two qualified Psychosocial Workers to join their team in Nakivale, Uganda. This role is crucial in providing mental health and psychosocial support to vulnerable populations, with a focus on individuals with disabilities and other vulnerabilities.

Job Details

• Positions available: Psychosocial Worker, SRHR/GBV Project Manager, Capacity Building Officer, Social Workers (02)
• Duty Station: Nakivale, Uganda
• Reports to: REHAB Project Manager
• Gross Salary: UGX 2,102,609 – 2,339,088
• Contract Length: 12 months
• Start Date: September 2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Care

• Identify beneficiaries’ psychosocial needs through outreach.
• Identify protection risks and refer cases needing specialized care.
• Follow up on beneficiaries and document progress.
• Conduct community awareness sessions on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) topics.
• Organize and facilitate informal support sessions and social activities promoting recovery.

Responsibility 2: Support Group Sessions

• Identify beneficiaries who could benefit from group support sessions.
• Organize and conduct psychosocial group activities.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to deliver structured support sessions.
• Encourage peer participation in group sessions.

Responsibility 3: Data Reporting and Activity Organization

• Report data on activities and follow-up on cases using provided tools.
• Organize daily and weekly activities with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in team meetings and provide necessary reports.

Responsibility 4: Analysis and Reporting

• Contribute to the analysis of psychosocial issues within the refugee population.
• Participate in monthly reporting and case study production.

Responsibility 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to emergency preparedness actions and adapt work modalities during emergencies.

Responsibility 6: Adherence to HI Values and Policies

• Understand and apply HI’s code of conduct, ethics, policies, and security rules.
• Ensure team members are aware of and adhere to these principles.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Education & Experience

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of practical experience in mental health and psychosocial support.
• Minimum of 3 years working with vulnerable groups, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Experience facilitating group sessions and developing psychosocial intervention plans.
• Knowledge of user-centered approaches and community-based rehabilitation.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with referral mechanisms and pathways.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of languages spoken by refugees is an advantage.

Application Process

Humanity & Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All HI staff are expected to adhere to HI’s values and principles, including policies on Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

To Apply:

• Send an updated CV (max 3 pages, including three professional referees) and a cover letter to the HR department at recruitment@uganda.hi.org.
• Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 16, 2024

Note: Any attempt to influence the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification.