47312

Damascus

Full time

- Collaborate with the Technical Protection Manager/Protection Coordinator and MHPSS Specialist for the development of the project’s overall PSS component
- Assist protection cases with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally
- Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy in line with INTERSOS MHPSS guidelines
- Develop individual assistance plans and conduct psychological counselling utilizing various techniques in line with INTERSOS MHPSS guidelines and Psychological Case Management SOP
- In coordination with the PSS team Leaders ensure safe spaces readiness, activities are conducted and actions taken to meet safety and warmlines of the spaces
- Document progress on cases, maintain strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
- Provide group and individual counselling sessions, according to identified needs
- Conduct Focused Group Interventions following identified or internally developed curriculum
- Establish and strengthen referral pathways
- Provide periodic and anonymized feedback to the Technical PM, Protection Coordinator and Case Workers Team Leader on issues that may require their intervention or guidance
- Participate in internal case management meeting and bring to the immediate attention of the Line Manager / MHPSS specialist any emergency and specific need
- Facilitate internal trainings to protection staffs on the provision of basic psychosocial counselling as part of the case management. Report any problem and/or training need identified during the monitoring of the implementation of psychosocial activities
- Facilitate trainings for internal protection staff and communities on psychosocial first aid (PFA), identification and assessment of people with psychological distress
- Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities through mapping the community-based structures that respond to MHPSS issues and build their capacity
- Provide coaching and support to the field staff in the implementation of structured MHPSS activities and ensure standardization across the field locations
- Collaborate with Protection Coordinator, MHPSS Specialist and Protection TM in developing the project’s overall MHPSS component
- Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
- Establish and ensure efficient running of the help desks within the field locations
- Collaborate with the PSS team Leader in ensuring timely supplies and replacing of PSS materials
- Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas
- Proactively participate in relevant working groups and coordination meetings, as requested by the Line Manager

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

A humanitarian organization that works all over the world bringing assistance to people in danger victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts.

With its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, with a particular attention to the vulnerable groups, as women and children. It provides first aid, food, shelter, medical assistance and basic goods. It ensures that basic needs, as education, clean water and health, are met.

Mar 12, 2026

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