Admin/Finance officer at Relief humanitarian Development Organization (RHDO)

Responsibilities and Specific Assignments

General Responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial support and psychological first aid to survivors of war trauma, torture, GBV, and, when necessary, to natural disaster survivors.
• Conduct screening and assessments on psychological distress.
• Engage in sensitization, problem-solving, dialogue, and mediation on issues related to war, economic crises, torture, trauma, and GBV.
• Utilize PU-AMI data tools to conduct and submit screening, assessments, and PSS reports accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate closely with the PSS Supervisor and database staff to maintain quality reporting.
• Perform data entry for information collected from field/MHT level.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical practices with cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Raise community awareness on psychological distress and available psychosocial support mechanisms.
• Refer patients to specialized services as needed based on service mapping.
• Engage in self-care activities, including supervision, debriefings, and shared sessions.
• Participate in PSS/PFA training sessions facilitated by PU-AMI.
• Follow up on MHPSS cases as required, developing action plans for beneficiary support.
• Complete necessary documentation to ensure quality reporting.
• Attend weekly MHPSS supervision and on-the-job training meetings.
• Provide psychosocial support to mothers and caregivers at the MHT level.
• Prepare individualized progress reports for stakeholder sharing.
• Promote self-sufficiency and resilience among individuals and families.
• Ensure the safety, confidentiality, and independence of beneficiaries.
• Assist in any other relevant activities as directed by the expatriate MHPSS Coordinator.
• Perform official tasks as assigned by MHPSS or program managers to improve projects and activities.

Objective 1: Management of PSS Project Activities

Activities/Main Duties:

• Provide psychosocial support and psychological first aid to survivors of war trauma, torture, GBV, and natural disasters.
• Support pregnant and lactating mothers and caregivers of malnourished children through individual or group psychosocial support.
• Work with individuals facing psychological distress and psychosocial disabilities per cultural context and activity guidelines.
• Follow guidelines for admitting and discharging beneficiaries from PSS interventions, sharing data with the PSS Supervisor and database officer.
• Engage community groups and leaders on issues like war, trauma, and GBV, promoting mental well-being and social unity.

Objective 2: Reporting and Documentation

Activities/Main Duties:

• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports per project schedule.
• Provide ad-hoc reports on specific issues such as security or obstacles impacting work progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of project data and beneficiary information, securely storing data records at workstations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Primary or Higher Health Program certificate/diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, or a similar health-related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in providing group and individual PSS sessions or therapy for individuals and groups with complex trauma histories.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a certified diploma in Psychosocial Counseling from MoPH is an asset.
• Essential familiarity with local context, language, culture, and stakeholders; preference given to candidates from the relevant province.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing local languages, especially Pashto and Dari, is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently across project sites within and between provinces.
• Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and causes.