Deputy MEAL Manager (Re Announced) at Solidarités International

Responsibilities and Specific Assignments

General Responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial support and psychological first aid to survivors of war trauma, torture, gender-based violence (GBV), and, when necessary, survivors of natural disasters.
• Conduct screening and assessment for psychological distress.
• Engage with the community to address issues of war, economic crises, torture, trauma, and GBV through sensitization, dialogue, and mediation.
• Gain proficiency with PU-AMI data collection tools, conduct screenings, submit assessment data, and provide timely, accurate PSS reports.
• Collaborate closely with the PSS Supervisor and database staff to ensure high-quality reporting.
• Enter data collected from the field or MHT level accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality in all client interactions, observing ethical practices in a culturally sensitive manner, especially regarding gender.
• Raise community awareness on psychological distress and available psychosocial support mechanisms.
• Refer clients to specialized services as required, based on area-specific service mapping.
• Engage in self-care activities, including supervision, debriefings, and shared sessions.
• Participate in PSS/PFA-related trainings organized by PU-AMI.
• Provide follow-up for MHPSS cases as needed and develop an action plan for ongoing support of beneficiaries.
• Ensure proper documentation to maintain quality reporting.
• Attend weekly MHPSS supervision and on-the-job training sessions.
• Offer psychosocial support to mothers and caregivers at the MHT level.
• Prepare individualized progress reports for stakeholder updates.
• Encourage self-sufficiency and resilience among beneficiaries and their families.
• Safeguard beneficiaries' safety, confidentiality, and independence.
• Assist with additional related activities as directed by the expatriate MHPSS Coordinator.
• Perform other tasks assigned by MHPSS department managers or relevant program managers to enhance project and activity outcomes.

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 as needed.
• Support pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as caregivers of malnourished children, through individual or group psychosocial support, based on activity design.
• Assist individuals experiencing psychological distress and psychosocial disabilities according to cultural context and SOPs. Provide awareness and psychoeducation per the screening criteria for group or individual PSS sessions.
• Follow program guidelines on the admission and discharge of beneficiaries from PSS interventions, sharing activity data with the PSS Supervisor and database officer promptly.
• Engage with community groups and leaders to address issues like war, economic crises, torture, trauma, and GBV, promoting mental well-being, unity, and social cohesion.

Objective 2: Reporting and Documentation

Activities/Main Duties:

• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, or quarterly activity data and reports according to the project’s schedule.
• Provide ad-hoc base reports on specific issues, including security or challenges impacting work progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of project data and beneficiary information, securely storing data records in locked cabinets at the work station.

Qualifications/Requirements

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