Pss technical advisor

Ukrainian Red Cross Society is the biggest humanitarian organization in Ukraine, which for more than 103 years has focused on the protection of human life, health and dignity. In the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, there are 24 regional and 630 district organizations in Ukraine with more than 5 700 members and 3 000 volunteers involved.  

The big team of the URCS is driven in the activity by the core principles of the Red Cross Movement. Being part of this team allows being able to help others, see the actual results of the work, grow professionally, work with different regional teams, international partners and donors. We are looking for professional, honest, open-minded and responsible people to join our team as the well-being of the most vulnerable people, who need support depends on our work.   

Based in the office of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) National Committee in Kyiv, PSS Technical Advisor is in charge to support the URCS’s HQ PSS Unit to ensure the quality of the psychosocial support services that are provided to beneficiaries in regions, as well as preparation and training of volunteers/staff, and establishing system of support. 

Qualification requirements 

• University degree, preferably in the field of social science, psychology, public health, humanitarian faculty    
• At least one year of professional experience in the humanitarian or psychosocial support sphere is required   
• Previous work experience with the development of methodological materials  
• The ability to facilitate trainings is a strong asset  
• Work experience in the international context is an asset   
• Good time management, organisational and analytical skills   
• Integrity and honesty in dealing with confidential information   
• The ability to work independently and execute tasks in a reliable and competent manner
• Strong ability to communicate with people and colleagues at different levels   
• The ability to travel to different regions of Ukraine 
• The ability to work in a team 

Tasks and responsibilities 

The main purpose of the PSS Technical Advisor's activity is to promote the quality and development of psychosocial support services through the adaptation and creation of PSS tools, training, support and supervision of instructors/volunteers and staff of the URCS. 

Technical PSS:  

• In charge of adaptation and development of methodological material in the field of psychosocial support 
• To ensure the quality of PSS services provided takes part in field monitoring visits if needed 
• Prepares, disseminates and monitors relevant PSS guidelines and materials use  
• Together with other trainers, facilitate training on PSS/PFA for instructors, staff and volunteers  
• Provides technical support to PSS trainers/instructors and PSS coordinators to improve the quality of PSS provided  
• Provide regular supervision to the PSS/PFA trainers   
• Ensures the implementation of the PSS minimum standards 

Organizational and methodology development:  

• Supports the PSS Unit coordinator in developing strategy, policies, SOPs and global action plan  
• Contributes actively to PSS development at the National level   
• Takes part in planning, preparation and activities organisation  
• Contributes to assessments, baseline studies, participatory assessments etc. as relevant   
• Contributes to the organization and facilitation of the National PSS Events  
• Together with other team members, prepares methodological materials on MHPSS  
• Keeps the electronic database of trainers/instructors   
• Prepares review of the instructor's activity/quality of trainings  
• Contributes to the development of the supervision system in URCS  
• Contributes to the development of the caring for carers mechanism in link with Volunteer development Unit  
• Regular assessments and revisions of the educational system for volunteers if needed 

Coordination, information and communication: 

• Coordinates regularly with all URCS departments to address PSS cross-cutting issues  
• Coordinates the activities of the PSS expert group and serve as its member (by position)  
• Together with the Expert Group, develops and implements the guidelines and resolves any issues concerning the training process  
• Together with the Expert Group, develops PSS training modules  
• Prepares communication materials to raise awareness about mental health and psychosocial support  
• Ensures reporting on the PSS implementation process within her/his competence  
• Participates in the exchange with Red Cross partners in the Country on PSS matters  
• Maintains confidentiality concerning the contents of URCS documents and the information received during the implementation of PSS activities, except for the information which is publicly disclosed by URCS 

The rights and obligations of the PSS Technical Advisor are distributed throughout the territory in which URCS carries out its statutory activities. 

The tasks and responsibilities defined above are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on organizational needs. 

Must know 

• Knowledge on Humanitarian, development and social fields 
• Knowledge of psychology, social work and protection 
• Laws, state legal acts, standards, methodological and normative materials on issues that are part of the professional sphere of activity 
• Excellent level of written and spoken English 
• Excellent level of computer skills MS Office, Word and Excel 
• Knowledge of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a strong asset 

Relationships (communications) by position 

The PSS Technical Advisor will report directly to the Head of the PSS Unit. He/she will work in close cooperation with the PSS Specialists and co-manage the regional Trainers and PSS/PFA instructors. Daily communication and coordination within the Unit, as well as with other Units and Departments are expected. The PSS Technical Advisor will ensure regular cooperation and communication with some international partners.   

Working conditions: full-time 

Duration: 11 months 

Office work schedule with a location in Kyiv, remote work is partially possible and discussed separately. 

If you want to work in the biggest humanitarian organization in Ukraine please submit your CV in English, with the desired salary level, along with your motivation letter in English by 31.01.2021 at Отправить резюме .