Humanitarian Vacancy Announcement: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer

Employer: AFRO ETHIOPIA INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Employment: Full-Time | Permanent Place of Work: Bahirdar City and Bahirdar Zuria Woredas - Ethiopia Deadline: June, 20/2025 (3 days left)

Qualification

• Required Education: BSc or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or Public Health

• Experience: 3+ years (in MHPSS, preferably NGO)

Responsibilities

• Assessment of Needs: Conduct assessments to identify the psychosocial needs of affected individuals and communities.

• Individual Counseling: Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, and trauma related to the outbreak.

• Group Therapy: Facilitate group therapy sessions to foster peer support and collective healing within affected communities.

• Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate psychological support during crises, such as after a death or severe illness.

• Community Awareness Programs: Develop and implement educational programs to raise awareness about mental health and available psychosocial support.

• Capacity Building: Train local health workers and communities.

• Support for Families: Provide support to families of cholera patients, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.

• Coping Strategies: Teach coping strategies and stress management techniques to help individuals manage their emotional responses.

• Advocacy: Advocate for the inclusion of psychosocial support in health response plans and funding proposals.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and interventions to track progress and needs.

• Culturally Sensitive Practices: Ensure that all psychosocial support activities are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the community.

• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from participants to improve service delivery and ensure it meets the community's needs.

• Follow-Up Support: Provide ongoing follow-up support to individuals who have received services, ensuring continued access to necessary resources and addressing any emerging issues.

• Funnel Questioning: Utilize the funnel questioning method to assess the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, starting with broad inquiries and narrowing down to specific issues.

• Writing Case Stories: Document individual experiences through case stories to illustrate the impact of psychosocial support and identify common themes in community needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the project coordinator.

Number of Positions: 1

How to apply

Interested applicants can submit their cover letter, CV, and supporting documents via the organization's email within 5 working days from the date this vacancy is announced/posted.

Notice

• Encouragement: AEID encourages female applicants.

• Zero Tolerance: AEID has zero tolerance for corruption, abuse, and exploitation of vulnerable people.

• Communication: Only short-listed candidates will be communicated with.

• Duty Station: The duty station will be in Bahirdar City and Bahirdar Zuria Woredas, where cholera epidemic response will be given.

AEID Branch Office Location

Aregawiyan Building, 3rd Floor, Bahir Dar City

Mobile: 0987923311 / 0913544713 Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Working Days Only)

Date of Announcement: June 16, 2025 and Deadline: June 20, 2025