General Description of the Organization:
Orange is a non-governmental civil society organization devoted to alleviating the suffering and improving the sustainability mechanisms of the conflict-affected population.
Since its establishment, Orange partners directly with affected Syrian populations delivering programmes spanning sectors, including humanitarian and development programmes, in the Early Recovery, Food Security, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Education, and Protection, in addition to long term impact interventions focusing on the economic empowerment and the local value chains improvements to enable targeted communities to improve their living practices and their sustainable mechanisms.
Orange collaborates with variety of national and international non-governmental organizations, as well as local initiatives to adopt community-based approach that leads to improve the response’s impact to the humanitarian crisis and provides sustainable and alternative solutions.
Job Purpose:
The PSS Team Leader manages a team of PSS professionals and is accountable for organizing, planning, monitoring, and overseeing structural and non-structural PSS activities. The leader also focusses on developing the team's capacity through training and coaching while assessing the impact of PSS programs through regular monitoring and evaluation.
Duties, objectives and competencies:
Oversee all structural and non-structural PSS activities, ensuring they align with organizational goals and are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
Manage and provide leadership to a team of PSSs, including organizing, planning, and monitoring their activities to ensure quality standards are met.
Develop the capacity of the PSS team through training, mentoring, and coaching, and ensure that they have the necessary skills to provide effective psychosocial support services to clients.
Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of the impact of PSS programs, and adapt programs based on identified needs to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as local laws and regulations governing the provision of psychosocial support services.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of PSS activities, including data collection and reporting.
Represent the organization in meetings and forums related to psychosocial support services.
Provide reports to senior management on the status and progress of PSS programs, including any challenges or opportunities for improvement.
Ensure that the PSS team provides services that are culturally sensitive, non-discriminatory, and meet the needs of the target population.
Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to promote an integrated approach to service delivery that aligns with the organization's mission and objectives.
Conduct regular training and capacity-building activities for other staff, volunteers, and partners to raise awareness of psychosocial support and promote its importance.
Stay up to date with current research, trends, and emerging practices in the field of psychosocial support, and apply this knowledge to improve PSS service delivery.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including other organizations.
Coordinate and facilitate regular team meetings, consultations, and other activities that promote collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
Participate in relevant networks, conferences, and other forums to share knowledge and experiences and stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of psychosocial support**.**
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in psychology, psycho counselor, sociology ..ect
· Minimom of 2 years of proven experience in a similar position.
· Intermediate knowledge in Excel & Word.
Orange’s Values and Principles:
We believe that:
- Maintaining a positive, healthy, and trusting relationship are central to making the partnership a success.
- Appropriately trained and resourced staff and volunteers are key to effective and efficient service and program delivery in the development sector.
We are committed to:
- Shared responsibility, accountability, and decision-making in any partnership.
- Providing access to high-quality learning to empower people and professionals in the development sector, particularly in the developing world.
- Learning from each other to strengthen and enhance the long-term sustainability of our services and programs for the benefit of children and communities that we serve.
Child Safeguarding & PSEAH policy
Orange aims to create an organization that is safe for children and women but is also aware of the need to keep child protection concerns proportionate and to guard against over-zealous attitudes. Child and women abuse thrives in closed and secretive atmospheres. Orange’s best protection is to create an open and aware culture where people are not afraid to speak about their concerns.
Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of Orange must sign the Child Safeguarding and PSEA– Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with the Orange child safeguarding and PSEAH Policy which is a statement of Orange commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into.
How to apply
• Kindly submit your application through this link: https://apps.orange.ngo/jobs/apply/f8963634-46ae-49ad-bf29-b6562864250e
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard from us within two weeks after the application deadline, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
•The position is to be filled ASAP.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
