Project Officer

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc. LWF Related and faith-based agencies and their back donors.

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The LWF Uganda Program is looking for a qualified and experienced person to fill the following position:

Job Title: Project Officer-Psychosocial

No. of Positions: One (1)

Place of Assignment: LWF Lamwo Sub Program

Reports To: Project Manager

Starting date: ASAP

The closing date for applications: 18 April 2024

Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Project Officer -Psychosocial is responsible for the day-to-day psychological support of beneficiaries as well as providing specialized counselling, support to child protection and GBV cases.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Implementation

Liaising with and working in cooperation with the relevant local authorities, community leaders, and nongovernmental organizations, collaborating/implementing partners and other stakeholders where appropriate in order to achieve the project objectives and facilitate project implementation.

Collect and tabulate on a regular basis field data on project activities carried out and update the project manager on the progress of MHPSS activities

Conduct MHPSS assessments using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impacts of the project.

Support PSS project Assistants to regularly visits all the beneficiary sites where all project activities are undertaken, checks on the progress, offers support as directed by the project officer in line with the project objectives.

The psychosocial counsellor will be responsible for providing the various psychosocial support activities in the settlement.

Conduct a daily visual assessment of persons of the persons we serve (PWS) and ensures a variety of structured psychosocial interventions within the settlement, catering to the needs of PWS of different ages, genders, and abilities.

Supervise case management for persons with psychosocial problems, refers and follows up on the reception services, coordinates, consults and collaborates with other service providers.

Lead and supervise outreach activities and assist in the organizing and implementation of trainings and workshops.

Liaise with household members and other community leaders regularly to keep them informed of any development or problems within the settlements and surrounding areas regarding PSS activities.

Supervise and support community participation in refugee settlements and at all the sub county level for the effective implementation and coordination of psychosocial activities.

Promote active community participation in specified project activities through involving beneficiaries, intermediaries and local leaders in the planning and implementation process.

Build capacity of his/her project Assistants and Community structures to understand the CBPS and PFA approaches and mainstreams them in all activities

Participate in developing and reviewing of MHPSS assessment tools.

Supervise the provision of scalable, structured and non-structured psychotherapies including Interpersonal group therapy (IPT-G), Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), SH+ and PM+

Project Planning

Assist the project officer in preparing periodical work plans, case follow-ups and reports on psychosocial activities and achievements in line with the requirements stipulated in the project documents.

Staff Management

Promote active and meaningful participation of the other field staff, beneficiaries and other intermediaries in planning, implementation and evaluation of project activities as required.

Train and mentor LWF community-based facilitators and community counsellors in organizational policies, recreational and psychosocial activities implemented within the refugee settlement.

Supervise and support community participation in refugee settlements and at all the sub county level for the effective implementation and coordination of psychosocial activities.

Financial management / Budget Monitoring & Control

Ensure proper supporting documents (attendance lists (with all the necessary information filled.) end of activity reports.

Ensure timely accountability and closely follow up with field payments.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Work closely with M&E team to monitor project performance and ensure an appropriate level of accountability;

Ensure that proper mapping of right beneficiaries is done & information shared on time.

Other

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Supervisor.

Ensure strict adherence to the principles of child protection/psychosocial support at all times including respect for confidentiality and a child centered approach, and act in the best interests of the persons of concern.

Commitment to and understanding of LWF aims, values and principles including rights-based approach.

Apply by: April 18, 2024