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Social Worker – collective PSS

referrals. But besides ICM, INTERSOS teams also provide for collective PSS by running semi-structured

social-recreational activities, with a focus on women/girls and children.

·         Conduct a variety of structured and unstructured activities (recreational, psycho-social and informal skills training) for beneficiaries, catering to the various psycho-social needs and interests of different beneficiary groups (adults, adolescents, children);

·         Prepare for structured psycho-social support activities by carefully reading the PSS SOPs and Curriculum Manuals and preparing all required material and equipment in advance.

·         Conduct recreational activities with children and adults such as sports activities, arts and crafts, dance music, drama etc.

·         Support community resource persons in the implementation of life skill trainings.

·          Facilitate the participation of all segments of the target population in the planned activities ensuring the inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.

·         Ensure that during all activities proper attention is paid to specific emotional and physical needs.

·         Monitor beneficiaries’ progress during psychosocial support activities and identify persons with unusual changes in behaviour or other signs of psychosocial distress for referral to a Social Worker ICM.

·         Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles including but not limited to do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, and accountability.

·         Conduct focus group discussions and other participatory activities to engage community members in

protection activities and to better understand their needs and interests.

·         Engage community volunteers in planned activities held at the community centre according to a planned activity schedule.

·         Ensure a safe, friendly, and non-discriminatory environment is upheld during all activities.

·         Participate in and lead community-wide safety planning exercises to ensure involvement of adolescents and their caregivers.

·         Participate and assist project staff in the provision of awareness raising sessions.

·         Complete additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum requirements

·         BA in social work – social sciences

·         At least 1 year of professional experience working as a social worker in Libya, in particular collective PSS, or animator.

·         Strong knowledge of psycho-social programming in the humanitarian context

·         Demonstrated familiarity with protection guiding principles, standards, and procedures, including relevant roll-out of SOPs for different protection typologies.

·         Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with different sectoral counterparts/referral pathways.

·         Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills

·         Excellent computer skills (proven computer literacy)

·         Native Arabic – Good written and spoken English

·         Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment

·         Excellent observation and analytical skills and capacity

·         Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks

·         Ability to plan ahead and output oriented

·         Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment

·         Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management

·         Practical and problem-solver

·          Ability to deal with heavy work pressure

–       by e-mail: women.u.s12@gmail.com