Psychologist - Child Protection

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To promote the wellbeing of children, provide psychosocial support to the children in CFS and also encourage community participation in the CFS project

Major Activity:
• To provide Counseling sessions to the Children and their families
• To provide guidance to CPC facilitators in implementing activities in the CPC
• To conduct life skills based education to children on the regular bases
• To build the capacities of CPC facilitators in psychosocial support to children.
• To design age appropriate activities for children attending the CPC
• Communicate effectively with children
• Identify the psychosocial needs of children attending the CPC
• Ensure equal participation of all children (including children with disabilities) in the CPC project
• Record keeping of children provided counseling and psychosocial support.
• Advocates at community level for psychosocial wellbeing of children
• Report on the impact of the CPC project on the lives of children and families
• Respecting cultural norms, ethics of psychosocial support process and maintaining confidentiality.
• Developing case studies on a weekly basis.
• Carry out specific duties as assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge and Skills:
1 Masters in Psychology
2 Ability to engage with children and youth
3 Willingness to work in remote areas
4 Good sensitivity on religious and cultural norms
5 At least one year of experience in the field of psychology