Overview
The MHPSS Facilitator will ensure a comprehensive psychosocial response for children and their caregivers, focusing on planning and implementing community-based psychosocial activities, providing Psychological First Aid, and supporting children’s resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify vulnerable children needing MHPSS support and conduct initial psychosocial assessments.
- Plan and facilitate structured psychosocial support sessions for children and adolescents.
- Facilitate group sessions for caregivers to enhance their psychosocial well-being and promote positive parenting.
- Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to children and families affected by crises.
- Coordinate with Case Management teams for holistic responses to high-risk cases.
- Ensure high-quality and confidential documentation of PSS activities.
- Promote meaningful child participation in the design and evaluation of PSS activities.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and interim reports on MHPSS activities.
- Contribute to community awareness and stigma-reduction campaigns.
- Conduct mobile fieldwork and regular visits to camps, centers, and migrant accommodation sites.
Required Experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in MHPSS or Child Protection programming, preferably with migrant, refugee, or displaced children.
- Strong knowledge of IASC MHPSS Guidelines, Psychological First Aid (PFA), “Do No Harm,” and Best Interests of the Child principles.
- Experience facilitating structured psychosocial support programs (e.g., HEART, DEALs).
- Good understanding of the challenges faced by IDPs and migrants in the Yemeni context.
- Familiarity with Ethiopian and Somali community customs and social dynamics.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related social science field.
