Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) / Protection Assistant at the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) / Protection Assistant

Location: Dikwa, Borno
Job Type: Full Time

 About Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international non-governmental organisation with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The organisation was founded in November 1980 and has a presence in over 50 countries. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support and guidance of an international office in Rome.

The style of JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term wellbeing of refugees and displaced persons, while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs. JRS offers opportunities to a wide variety of staff, local and international, while maintaining a realistic and localised scheme of salary/stipend, insurance, etc.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of an HND / Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any related field.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in Protection and MHPSS Programing in INGOs.
• Significant previous experience in similar programming working with IDPs and Refugees.
• Good analytical and writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work in stressful locations, under pressure.
• Experience in ECHO-funded projects is desirable.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• JRS is an equal-opportunity employer regardless of religion, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic group. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
• Applicants are advised that JRS does not require any payment during the recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to our values and practices.

 Application Closing Date
7th May, 2023.