Project Engineer, CEDP-AF World Bank Grant Jobs – Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Project Engineer, CEDP-AF World Bank Grant Jobs – Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Job Title:    Psychosocial Worker

Organisation: Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International Federation)

Duty Station:  Obongi, Uganda

Basic Salary: UGX 1,319,623 /=

Reports to: Project Manager-AIMS

About US:

Handicap International Federation (operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

About Project:

Through the AIMS project, HI, in collaboration with other education actors, is aiming at increasing access to education, empower teachers and create inclusive education environments. HI will also provide rehabilitation and psycho social support to CwD and work with the communities to change negative attitudes. HI with support from Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is implementing Access to Inclusive and Meaningful Services (AIMS) in Education project with an overall objective of ensuring that children, adolescents and youth from refugee and host communities have access to sustained quality learning opportunities in collaboration with other education actors. The overall objective is in line with the Education Emergency Response Plan of the Ugandan Ministry of Education (MoE). HI provides technical support to education actors and implements activities that support inclusion. The strategy is based on the twin-track approach and seeks to strengthen the capacity of the education system to include CwD and to provide individual support to maximize the functional potential of CwD. Key partners in AIMS project are MoE, Save the Children International (SCI), Plan, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and Fin Church Aid (FCA) operating in the in Arua District settlements of Rhino Camp, Omugo and Imvepi, in Yumbe District settlement of Bidibidi and in Moyo District Settlement of Palorinya. AIMS is a three year project i.e. Jan 2019 to Dec 2021.

Therefore, HI is currently seeking to recruit a qualified personnel to fill these Positions. He/she will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct.

Job Summary:  Under the supervision of the HI AIMS Project Manager and in coordination with the Consortium Management Unit and the technical support of the HI Technical Unit, the Psychosocial Worker will be Responsible for overall daily implementation of psychosocial support in schools, fixed points in the refugee settlement.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Carry out Psychosocial Assessments for beneficiary needs.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for beneficiary and caretakers needs independently or alongside the physiotherapy team.
• Plan appropriate interventions addressing the identified beneficiary and caretakers’ psychosocial needs.

Offer secure and appropriate psychosocial support

• Provide psychosocial services based on the informed consent of the beneficiary and adapted to her/his needs, taking into account the limitations of the emergency responses;
• Detect any evolution of the cases and modify the action plan accordingly or refer to a relevant colleague, superior or stakeholders;
• Provide appropriate psychosocial sessions to children with disabilities, including their caregivers, through family, groups and individual-based approaches in coordination with relevant services based on the specific situation of the person. The group approach is based on tree of life methodology.
• Carryout follow up psychosocial sessions for beneficiaries and caregivers for continuous support.

Refer beneficiary to other services when needed

• Identify needs for referrals to other relevant stakeholders and monitor referrals conducted in relationship with, the program manager and the relevant Technical Advisors (MHPSS, Rehabilitation, P&O, and IE);
• Refer persons to appropriate services through adequate referral system in place.
• Recognize emergency or situations that need immediate medical care or protection measure and react in consequence making efforts to ensure that beneficiary gets the appropriate services.

Organization of daily, weekly and monthly activities according to the organization calendar of work

• Develop weekly field activity reports
• Implement field activities in collaboration with the Physiotherapist and technical unit.

Respect for HI identity, rules, and policies

• Participate in organization induction in coordination with the Human Resources Manager and Program Manager
• Know, understand, apply and respect HI code of conduct and ethics, HI mandate and values, HI rules and operating procedure, HI policies (child protection policy, policy and mechanism for the prevention of and fight against bribery, the protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy) and make sure they are known, understood, applied and respected by its team
• Know, understand, apply and respect HI security rules and make sure they are known, understood and applied by her/his team

The employee is expected to perform any other tasks in addition to the aforementioned upon request

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree in psychology, psycho-social work, education, child development, community development or a similar field.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Mental health and psychosocial support
• At least 1 year of professional experience in an NGO at officer level

 

Competencies and Personal Qualities:

• Disability Inclusion and MHPSS Service Delivery
• Knowledge of the MHPSS and Disability Sectors in Uganda
• Strong comprehension of the psychosocial issues of people with disabilities
• Proven project activity implementation skills in collaboration with stakeholders

Professional Standards

HI employees must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery and corruption.

Condition:

Starting Date: 1st February 2021

Length of contract: 11 months

Basic Salary: UGX 1,319,623

Humanity and Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage females and persons with disabilities to apply to become a part of our organization.

HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of Conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references.

HI does not solicit funds in exchange for employment opportunities.

 

How to Apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements, please send an updated CV (3 pages max, including three professional referees current and/or past line managers) as ONE DOCUMENT with a cover letter to HR department at recruitment@uganda.hi.org

 

Deadline: Friday 15th January 2021 by 5:00pm

NB: Any efforts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

Disclaimer: The above positions are subject to confirmation of donor funds and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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