War Child was founded in 1993 by filmmakers David Wilson and Bill Leeson, along with social entrepreneur Willemijn Verloop, who were horrified by the violence and ethnic cleansing they witnessed in Bosnia. Thirty years ago, children in conflict zones had no access to professional psychological support – no charity was set up to address this need. That all changed in 1993, when filmmakers David Wilson, Bill Leeson, and social entrepreneur Willemijn Verloop travelled to the former Yugoslavia and saw first-hand how war, much like in Ukraine today, was impacting innocent children.

Job Summary

• The purpose of this position is to implement Psychosocial activities of the PSS, PFA and Case Management programs for the affected children in the project sites in Badghis, Balkh and Jawzjan provinces. S/he will mainly provide technical support Mobile CFS facilitators and Case Workers to deliver the services and when needed, deliver direct support to the children and families. S/He will report to the project coordinator.
  In coordination with project coordinator, identify locations for Child Friendly Spaces and support the establishment process as well.
• Lead Mobile CFS team and ensure delivery of quality services in each of the target areas.
• Lead the Psychosocial component of the project in planning and implementing high quality services to beneficiaries.
• Provide training and on job coaching to the Mobile CFSs facilitators to deliver proper and quality recreational activities, PSS and PFA to the children in the CFSs.
• Provide on-time specialized psychosocial support to the required cases referred to the project.
• Develop and improve the PSS and other relevant packages based on the target groups.
• Develop monthly and weekly PSS & PFA plan responding to the needs of targeted beneficiaries.
• Maintain good coordination between the child protection actors in the target province.  
• Monitor the data base, keep it updated and track the status of the PSS team activities.
• In consultation with M&E officer develop monitoring plan and provide reports on PSS component.
• Conduct regular meetings with the team and report the outcome of the meetings to the Project Coordinator.
• Support CFS Facilitators to conduct positive parenting skills sessions for CFS children's parents/caregivers participating to learn more about positive behaviors and other child protection issues.
• Other duties assigned by the line manager/officer.

The Psychosocial Officer - Jawzjan will have responsibilities that include:

• Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviors and practices that put children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to comply with and sign our Safeguarding and Integrity policies. You can find the Safeguarding and Integrity policies here: https://www.warchild.org.uk/our-work/quality-and-standards/safeguarding.
• We use our passion and creativity to deliver high-quality evidence-based work designed to maximize our beneficial impact on children in conflict.
• Accountable to Children
• Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity.
• Anti-racism:
• Anti-racism is not merely a belief. It includes actions that we mainstream throughout our work to change and challenge policies and behaviors that perpetuate racism.
• Transparent
• We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty.
• Supportive to each other
• We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to the best we can be we are honest and open with each other, sharing our success and confronting our challenges.

Job Requirment

• University Degree in Psychology is essential.
• Three years’ experience in PSS/PFA programs within child protection sector is essential.
• Two years’ experience working with Children Protection focused organization, working international organizations are preferred.
• Excellent English Language Skills (written and verbal).
• Fluent in national languages, Pashto, Dari and Uzbeki.
• The applicants should be from the relevant districts and provinces (living in the target districts or be able to work in the target districts as their duty station).
• Should have the ability to travel independently to the other targeted districts in the same province. (Female staff will go with their mahram).

Submission Guideline

• Please go to this link: https://airtable.com/appQ3PEbgRauXVBPF/shry9efXCRv6tUB9h
• fill in your information and attach your documents before the closing date - (02 Aug 2024).
• Preference will be given to local candidates
• Applications after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a written test/interview.
• Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk
• Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Child Safeguarding
• Pre-employment checks
• Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
• A satisfactory police record check to include a International/National Criminal Record Check, and a clear vetting and Due Diligence check

• Receipt of three satisfactory reference

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Country

Afghanistan

City

Jawzjan

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