Psychosocial/Case Management Officer Sokoto South x1

### 📌 Résumé de l'offre Psychosocial/Case Management Officer Sokoto South x1 at Danish Refugee Council in NG. View the details for more information. **Détails clés :** - 💼 **Contrat** : Non spécifié - 📍 **Localisation** : NG - 🎓 **Niveau** : Selon profil - 🛠️ **Compétences** : Communication, design, finance, hr, ai, Management, data --- Position Title Psychosocial / Case Management Officer x1 Supervised by PSS/CBP/CM Team Leader Reporting to PSS/CBP/CM Team Leader Duty Station Sokoto South Area of Operation Nigeria Employment Period 6 months with the possibility of extension Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee) National Salary & Benefits NM-H Introduction The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profitmaking, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. Background Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and its safety unit, has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015. DRC Nigeria is the largest DRC country mission in the West Africa region and one of the largest DRC country missions globally. Currently, DRC delivers life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including internally displaced persons, returnees, and host communities in the areas of armed violence reduction, humanitarian mine action, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria. Purpose/objective of the position: The PSS/Case Management Officer provides direct psychosocial support and case management services while also offering technical supervision, local PSS and CM assistants of local partners coaching, and quality assurance to local partner teams. The Officer delivers structured PSS, lay counselling, complex case management, and manages all Cash‑for‑Protection/Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) processes in line with DRC protection standards. The role strengthens local partner capacity, ensures gender‑balanced service delivery, and promotes an integrated approach across safe spaces, health facilities, and mobile outreach teams. Duties and Responsibilities: Programming Provide day-to-day supervision of partner PSS and CM Assistants (2 PSS + 2 CM per LGA, gender ‑ balanced) and ensure quality implementation of structured PSS and case management activities. Deliver direct structured PSS sessions for adolescents aged 15 and above, and adults using approved curricula and ensuring adherence to global and DRC standards. Identify and refer child protection cases to specialized child protection actors in accordance with established referral pathways. Provide individual lay counselling to persons experiencing psychosocial distress, including those identified through outreach, referrals, or at health/nutrition facilities. Provide PFA to individuals in acute distress and ensure timely referral to appropriate services when needed. Lead on complex case management, including high ‑ risk cases requiring multi ‑ sectoral coordination or specialized referrals. Manage the full cycle of Cash ‑ for ‑ Protection/IPA cases, including risk analysis, eligibility assessment, documentation, follow ‑ up, and compliance with protection standards and due diligence. Conduct twice ‑ weekly service delivery at designated health and nutrition facilities, providing integrated PSS and case management under a fixed schedule. During these days, partner staff remain at the safe spaces to ensure uninterrupted community coverage. Ensure timely identification, assessment, and safe referral of individuals at risk, maintaining strict confidentiality and data protection. Conduct regular coaching visits, joint field mentoring, and technical spot checks to ensure adherence to DRC SOPs, protection principles, and CM steps. Support the conduct of community sensitization and awareness on mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and available protection services to reduce stigma and improve servi