While the PSS and CP Field Trainer’s primary responsibility is developing capacities to deliver PSS services, ensures, as/when necessary, that project staff, team members and/or partners develop or strengthen their capacity in child protection and psychosocial support through direct training on interventions.
Psychosocial Support and Child Protection Field Trainer
South Sudan - Juba office, South Sudan - Bor office, South Sudan - Malakal office
Full-time
Fixed-term
Your mission
The Psychosocial Support and CP Field Trainer ensures that War Child field staff and partners have sufficient knowledge and skills in complying with quality standards in the delivery of core child protection and community based psychosocial services for children and parents and community at large. This responsibility covers developing and carrying out capacity strengthening programmes in PSS methodology, including training, coaching, mentoring and supervision of local partners at County level in Upper Nile and Jonglei states.
While the PSS and CP Field Trainer’s primary responsibility is developing capacities to deliver PSS services, ensures, as/when necessary, that project staff, team members and/or partners develop or strengthen their capacity in child protection and psychosocial support through direct training on interventions.
While the PSS and CP Field Trainer’s primary responsibility is developing capacities to deliver PSS services, ensures, as/when necessary, that project staff, team members and/or partners develop or strengthen their capacity in child protection and psychosocial support through direct training on interventions.
Your profile
The PSS Field Trainer reports directly to the Project Coordinator and advises the same on matters related to the provision of War Child Holland’s core interventions—particularly PSS and CP and its integration into the overall community development and rights-based approach.
The PSS and CP Field Trainer is based at Malakal or Juba, South Sudan, with 80 % travel to project partners/ sites/communities in Upper Nile and Jonglei States
The PSS and CP Field Trainer is based at Malakal or Juba, South Sudan, with 80 % travel to project partners/ sites/communities in Upper Nile and Jonglei States
What we offer
1. Capacity Strengthening. Demonstrated capacity of staff and partners in facilitating PSS and CP modules, as evidenced by smooth implementation activities
2. Implementation. Smooth implementation and realisation of psychosocial support and CP activities, as reflected in the programme/project documents
3. Monitoring and Evaluation. Positive impact of PSS interventions as evidenced in evaluation/assessment/review reports
4. Coordination, networking and advocacy. Contribute to the country program coordination, networking and advocacy on PSS and CP
How to Apply
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in Psychology, Social Sciences and Community/Social Development.
• Knowledge of psychosocial intervention programs within the humanitarian and development sector
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (CHS, Sphere, MSCP, Code of Conduct, etc.)
• Knowledge of community development, youth empowerment, participation, child development, child rights
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring & evaluation tools Knowledge of specific community or group-based PSS interventions is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to quickly identify needs/gaps and work towards solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work with a diverse group of people
• Strong stress management skills as evidenced by resiliency and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of psychosocial intervention programs within the humanitarian and development sector
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (CHS, Sphere, MSCP, Code of Conduct, etc.)
• Knowledge of community development, youth empowerment, participation, child development, child rights
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring & evaluation tools Knowledge of specific community or group-based PSS interventions is an advantage
. Strong capacity building, training, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong analytical skills and able to understand local context and design culturally appropriate and suitable psychosocial support interventions• Strong problem-solving skills and able to quickly identify needs/gaps and work towards solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work with a diverse group of people
• Strong stress management skills as evidenced by resiliency and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/
Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) policy on our website, and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: DEIB.team@warchild.net