MHPSS Officer At Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO)



Established in 2010 and incorporated in 2011, Grassroot Lifesavings Outreach (Lesgo) exist to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well.

Reports to: Program Manager
Duration: 3months

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MHPSS Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing psycho-social support services to at-risk women, men, boys, girls and survivors of GBV.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working in close collaboration with Protection Officer and GBV Case Worker.
  • Assessing the psychosocial needs of the individuals by identifying, documenting, and analyzing the client’ needs.
  • Respond to the identified needs by providing direct PSS.
  • Familiarize with existing pathways or where necessary develop a system for referral of cases needing further support or other services.
  • Provide tailored PSS support at the individual, family and community levels.
  • Conduct specific psychosocial group activities, adapted and appropriate to group’s specific needs and capacities.
  • Ensure weekly planning of activities and movements in the field in coordination with the project team.
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional practice including respect of client’s confidentiality and point of view and reporting any incidents or acts that may cause any harm to client or others.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor\’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in MHPSS programming, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
  • Strong knowledge of MHPSS principles, theories, and practices.
  • Experience in designing and implementing MHPSS interventions.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and community engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
  • Fluency in English, hausa and local languages an asset.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit cover letter (1page) and recent resume (Max. 2pages) in one file pdf document format to [email protected]

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