Protection PSS Facilitator - Benue

Protection PSS Facilitator - Benue

Posted: Nov 3, 2026 Expires: Nov 10, 2026

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Protection PSS Facilitator - Benue

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND
• Experience 2 - 3 years
• Location Benue
• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for comprehensive psychosocial counselling to survivors, focused on a survivor-centred approach.

• Provide assessment and counselling both at the individual and group level as the situation demands.

• Participate in the design of psychosocial support interventions at field level.

• Develop and implement age-appropriate psychosocial and recreational activities for women and girls.

• Conduct sensitization, dialogue, and awareness sessions with the community members about issues of trauma and other mental health-related issues.

• Support case workers and outreach workers in the dissemination of relevant psychosocial awareness information during community activities.

• Support in the management and running of the safe spaces.

• Regularly provide field reports of project progress to your supervisor.

• Contribute to a positive team environment.

• Submit a monthly report for review and approval.

• Ensure you practice self-care.

• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the organization.

• Desired Qualifications & Experience Essential

• B.Sc / BA or diploma in Psychology, Counselling or a related/recognized field

• 2 – 3 years’ experience working with an NGO or CBO Page

• At least 2 – 3 years' relevant experience in protection for women and girls/violence against women and girls

• Knowledge of the local languages is an advantage

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is an added advantage

• Female-only position

• Willingness to work in Benue and/or Borno States

• Ability to manage stress and practice self-care in humanitarian settings.

Experience in the following areas is an asset:

• Psychosocial support (PSS) and counselling for GBV survivors
• Safe space management and facilitation of recreational activities
• Community sensitization on trauma and mental health
• Working with IDPs, host communities or camp settings
• Survivor-centred approach and GBV case management principles
• Knowledge of protection and GBV principles and minimum standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong counselling and facilitation skills for individual and group sessions

• Good interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement

• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues and use sound judgement

• Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding gender-based violence, protection and assistance to vulnerable populations

• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, email, and the internet for reporting

• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Hausa and/or other local languages spoken in Borno and Benue is a strong asset

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under pressure in humanitarian settings

• Commitment to self-care and maintaining personal well-being while supporting others

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