02 PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT TEAM LEADER(PSS TL)

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Reports to: Project Manager Duty station: North-west and South-west Type of contract: Fixed Term Availability: 15 March 2026

Main objective and Tasks Under the direct supervision of the Protection Activity Manager and the technical supervision of the Program Protection Technical Referent the PSS Team Leader will be primarily responsible for ensuring the overall implementation of activities to address mental health and psychosocial needs while meeting quality standards. The PSS Team Leader will directly supervise the day-to-day work of the PSS Workers / Social Workers and Psychologists working in their district(s). They will also provide weekly/monthly reports to the PAM and PPTR.

Generic Duties:

• Direct supervision of Social Workers and Psychologists;

• Conduct an initial assessment with new Social Workers; prepare & implement a tailored induction plan including shadowing, observing and conducting role plays;

• Ensure adherence of social Workers and Psychologists to protection principles, code of conducts and internal SOPs;

• Provide weekly and monthly updates to the PAM and PPTR on MHPSS activities in the NWSW.

• Conduct weekly case conferences to help Psychologists and PSS workers handle critical and difficult cases.

• Review the work of the Psychologists and Social workers to ensure that the PSS needs of the community are addressed through our intervention

• Ensure Community Based PSS is delivered according to internal MHPSS guidelines.

• Monitor timescales for response, decision-making and follow-up through the internal MHPSS Platform with support from the PAM and Protection Data Management Officer;

• Identify staff gaps and training needs when they arise and communicate them to the Program Protection Technical Referent for his action;

• Ensure weekly activity plans are created and clearly displayed in PSS activity locations;

• Ensure the Referral Database is updated on a weekly basis and submitted to the PAM and Protection Project Referent;

• Manage all requests for information/intervention from the PAM;

• Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision and other pre-selected key topics;

• Submit weekly and monthly activity plans, reports and recommendations;

• Represent the organization at general coordination working groups and clusters with donors, humanitarian actors and local authorities, when requested;

• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles including but not limited to: PSEA, do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles;

• Any other tasks assigned by the Protection Coordinator. / Programme coordinator Specific Duties

• Plan and design the Community Based PSS activities in collaboration with the PAM, the Program Protection Technical Referent and all the team members, accordingly to INTERSOS guidelines on PSS activities;

• Ensure PSS workers have the appropriate resources necessary for conducting group activities

• Ensure all Community spaces – WGFSGBV are designed as per internal and international guidelines and collaborate with CBPO in the establishment of the same

• Ensure that the Guidance and advice provided by the Protection Coordinator and Program Protection Technical Referent are followed by the team and provide feedback to them

• Ensure that the PSS needs of the community are properly assessed, mapped and analyzed and work with the Program Protection Technical Referent and Project activity Manager to fine tune our intervention to address the needs

• Ensure all tools for assessment and measuring impact are used properly by the team

• Ensure the MHPSS Platform is updated on an ongoing basis; review entries and highlight any discrepancies to the Program Protection Technical Referent or PAM;

• Ensure the Referral Database is updated on a weekly basis and submitted to the PAM/ Program Protection Technical Referent

• Ensure proper storage of sensitive data through a correct use of internal databases;

• Assist Project Activity Manager in the planning and facilitation of the induction process for all newly recruited Social Workers and Psychologists on protection principles, the case management process, the relevant SOPs and the data filing and storing procedures (and other relevant topics);

• Assist the Protection Project Referent in planning and delivering capacity building trainings for Social Workers and Psychologists;

• Receive external and internal referrals in line with set criteria and allocate them amongst Psychologists/ Social workers; ensure that referring agencies receive timely feedback on actions taken, when necessary and appropriate in light of confidentiality requirements.

Educational and Professional experience required

• A minimum of Bachelor degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related fields

• Should have a Minimum of 3 years of Experience as Psychologist or MHPSS related role with an NGO/INGO in the context of NW and SW.

• Good understanding of MHPSS procedures and principles

• Previous experience in managing staff/Team will be an asset.

Technical and behavioral competencies required

• Experienced in Workshop and capacity building facilitation

• Previous experience in cluster activities.

• Flexible and ready to multitask and adhere to instructions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks.

• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details.

• Flexibility and adaptability; Ability to work under pressure.

• Initiative

IT: Advanced Knowledge of

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, outlook),

• Mainstream web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox)

• Web-based mainstream chat and conferencing tools/platforms (Skype, Teams, Zoom and WebEx)

• Web 2.0 tools (cloud storage, webmail and others)

Languages and Communication

• Fluency in both written and oral formal English

• Strong analytical and reporting skills

• Fluency in Pidgin English

• Good redactional skills

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