Organizational Description:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC works to address both the immediate, lifesaving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post-conflict societies. IRC is committed to a culture of good leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships, and accountability to those we serve.
Scope of work/ job purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Camp Manager and technical Program Manager, the MHPSS Officer will supervise CWI mental health psychosocial prevention services in Sherkole and Bambasi refugee camps. The MHPSS Officer will train refugee community workers and social workers to respond to GBV and MH issues in the camps. This includes providing capacity-building training for IRC, UNHCR, PPS & partner staff and using monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high-quality services.
Detailed responsibilities and tasks: