Child Protection Psychologist Assistant at Save The Children – TDPel Jobs
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Save the Children is working to strengthen health systems and support maternal and child health in four northern states. Much work needs to be done for Nigeria to deliver its promises on Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 (which aim to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health) before 2015.
Facts About Nigeria
More than 173 Million people live there
The average girl stays in school only until she’s 9
123 out of 1000 children die before their 5th birthday
A parent earns an average of just $4 a day
Our Work
Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001. We’re helping to improve health systems in northern Nigeria to delivery maternal, newborn, and child health services, including the revival of routine immunization.Job ID: 210003LL
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Grade: 5
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Team/Programme: Humanitarian
Child Safeguarding
Level 3. The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.
The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this position is two-fold:
To support the MHPSS unit to oversee quality improvements in Save the Children’s mental health and psychosocial support interventions for children affected by the conflict in NE Nigeria; and
To assist the MHPSS unit in providing clinical intervention to children in distress.
The Child Protection Psychologist Assistant is required to travel to field sites regularly.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Scope of Role
Reports to: MHPSS Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget responsibility: none.
Key Areas of Accountability
Support to MHPSS programming activities to with CP:
Provide support, in the MHPSS Programming which include:
Ensuring assistance is provided to children affected by the conflict in a dignified, respectful, equitable and inclusive manner that supports their resilience
Assisting children in acute distress and alleviating their stress, for instance ensuring that all staff / partners are trained on PFA and feel confident to use it
The mainstreaming of inter-agency guidelines (e.g. IASC MHPSS guidelines) and standards (e.g. CPMS) across the different sectors of programme activities delivered by SC and its partners
The use of structured and manualised MHPSS techniques
The participation of parents and caregivers in MHPSS activities
Support structured MHPSS activities for groups of boys and girls of different age groups, with particular attention to survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and other children who present with signs of poor mental health and distress
Identify MHPSS service providers and agree referral pathways for children with severe mental disorders.
Proposed Outputs:
Individual counselling sessions with children and beneficiaries where required to discuss complex cases.
Be available on call/skype if any urgent matters arise that a staff would like to share regarding their casework or his/her personal well being
Bi -monthly progress reports to the MHPSS Coordinator to highlight needs and gaps.
Development of peer/reflective practices with teams
Support current MHPSS practices, reflecting on a cross-sectoral approach.
Structured MHPSS activities for boys and girls, organized in age appropriate groups with a clear methodology or curriculum to promote mental well-being. Such activities must align with donor commitments in already-funded projects.
Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for him or herself and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Equal Opportunities:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Minimum – B.Sc in Psychology or related course
Must have completed NYSC
Experience in Psychological First Aid, and other psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities
Experience working in Child Protection programs, including those with MHPSS component
Fluent in English
Working knowledge of Hausa and /or Kanuri
Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information
Ability to work independently and proactively.
Desirable:
Experience in humanitarian emergencies and/or a refugee/displacement-setting.
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