Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment Psychosocial officer Jobs in Uganda
Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment Psychosocial officer Jobs in Uganda
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Implementation
• Provide counseling and other short term therapeutic services for women and girls.
• Provide appropriate referral to all individuals who need extra and specialized care and support.
• Provide accurate information to all individuals, presenting all possible alternatives within the spectrum of care and allow beneficiaries to make informed choices.
• Identify and document gender violence risks to women and propose strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure services from the GBV shelter are offered in a professional and ethical manner.
• Provide support for the functionality of the structures at the district level, with a view to create and sustain awareness and functional self-help groups and at the community level.
• Participate in specific research exercises to inform the project from time to time.
• Network and maintain useful linkages and dialogue with relevant stakeholders including partners, government and local structures to ensure collaboration, synergy and sharing of experiences.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Participate in organizing and facilitating project reviews with project key stakeholders.
• Document the best practices implemented and success stories for sharing and learning.
Reporting, Resource Management and Documentation
• Prepare and submit timely monthly work plans and reports.
• Support preparation and dissemination of information
• Comply and adhere to the organizational policies and guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Gender and Development Studies (GAD), Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Community Psychology and or any other related studies
• Post graduate counselling and guidance qualification will be an added advantage
• Experience working in a GBV Shelter will be prioritized.
• Knowledge of case management.
• Ability to control emotions and stay calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills including Interviewing and psychological/developmental
evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to client’s rights.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
• Strong ability to communicate in Luganda is required.
• Computer literacy skills.
How to Apply
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