4 Project Officers Psychosocial Support (PO-PSS) job at Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda)

JOB DETAILS:
Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda) is a vibrant, non-profit, non-sectarian, and non political National Non-Governmental Organization registered in compliance with the National NGO Bureau regulations and District NGO Monitoring Committee. NGO Registration Number; URSB- 80020003753316, NGO Bureau INDR165615900NB; Permit Number: INDR0005900NB) and having its Registered Office at Plot BR 85,Lower Churchill Drive, Eden Road, Pece–Laroo Division - Gulu City- Uganda. HAF-Uganda has been in operation since 2019 implementing life-changing projects and programs in the fields of mental health and psycho-social care, education and child protection, agriculture and livelihoods, community development, biodiversity and environmental protection, advocacy and sensitization.

Our Vision.
A sustainable community where people are socially and economically empowered, educated, healthier, and living a prosperous and dignified life with equal opportunities to survive and thrive in a peaceful and prosperous environment.

Our Mission.
To empower the disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalized groups and communities affected by adverse conditions in Uganda and beyond through the implementation of life-changing programs such as mental health and psycho-social care, education and child protection, agriculture and livelihoods, community development, biodiversity, and environmental protection, advocacy and sensitization to break the vicious cycle of poverty and dependency syndromes.

HAF Uganda is therefore, seeking to recruit hardworking and enthusiastic persons to fill the positions below;

Position: Project Officers Psychosocial Support (PO-PSS).
Duty Locations: Palorinya-01, Rhino Camp-01, Kiryandongo-01 and Palabek Settlement-01
Supervises: TeamUp Facilitators, and Community Volunteers
Reports to: Team Leader
Possible Start Period: 2nd-May-2024
Remuneration: Competitive package
Contract Duration: Ends 31st- Dec 2024 with possibility of extension based on availability of cfunding and good performance.

General
The Project Officer will implement Psychosocial Support (PSS) workshops for children and youth in refugee settlements and host community areas in West Nile/South Western Uganda.
The position involves implementation of the PSS sessions in collaboration with a volunteer
facilitator, ensuring the activities are implemented in compliance with HAF Uganda policies and standards; monitoring of activities and reporting on activities implemented and concerns identified.

Objectives of the job
• Plan, organize, conduct and document PSS sessions for children and youth according to the HAF Uganda methodology and standard.
• Support the facilitators in learning on the job.
• Report on activities implemented and concerns identified
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
Position in the organisation and essential functional relations
The Project Officer reports to the Team Leader.
Other essential working relations include; Program Support team with close collaboration with the Program Manager, other Project Officers and the Facilitator.

Roles and responsibilities
• 1.Plan, organize, conduct and document PSS sessions for youth according to the HAF
• Uganda methodology
• Identification of beneficiaries in close collaboration with the Team Up facilitator and Team Leader.
• Conduct home visits to support children as required.
• Active involvement in the planning and review meetings weekly.
• Ensures active participation in monthly implementation plans of project activities.
• Ensures quality and timely delivery of beneficiary sessions.
• Mentors the facilitator regularly to achieve quality results.
• Ensures the sessions are conducted in line with the HAF’s methodology.
• Prepares weekly planning of PSS Sessions together with the facilitators.
• Collecting of information and data for documentation.
• Timely project activity reporting and recording lessons learnt using the HAF’s tools and forms.
• Liaises regularly with (government) institutions and other partners in the field.
• Ensures child protection concerns are immediately reported to the Team Leader.
• Responsible and accountable for assigned project asset during project life span.
• Ensures that child safeguarding and protection procedures are adhered to.
• Submits regular and timely reports to the TL on progress towards outputs as well as challenges and successes.
• Any other duties as assigned by the TL in fulfillment of the tasks.

Qualifications, Experiences & Skills;
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Work or any other relevant related field.
• Ability to write and speak English is a must
• At least 3 years of field work experience, preferably with an NGO/INGO in the area of Psychosocial Support, Child Development
• Strong understanding of PSS, Child protection, Youth and life skills programmes.
• Good understanding of development themes such as child rights, protection gender, livelihoods and SRH.
• Good understanding of dynamics in context, politics and culture of the South Western region and its refugee settlements.
• Willing to live in remote areas
• Know how to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding licence is a MUST
• A preference is given to applicants from the South Western Region

Skills
• Coaching skills
• Strong facilitation
• Teamwork (team oriented)
• Strong social and communication skills
• Affinity with children
• Good observation skills
• Willingness to work and live-in remote areas
• Creativity
Commitment to the vision and goals of HAF Uganda, including adherence to the Child
Safeguarding Policy, is essential”

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree