Job Summary
The MHPSS Assistant will support the delivery of quality mental health and psychosocial support services to conflict-affected children and their caregivers through child-friendly spaces in Ngala and Kaga LGAs.
The role focuses on structured and unstructured PSS sessions, psychosocial first aid (PFA), caregiver engagement, and baseline/endline assessments to measure psychosocial well-being outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and facilitate structured PSS sessions (3 - 4 per week per CFS) for conflict-affected children using age- and gender-appropriate, evidence-based curricula.
Provide psychosocial first aid (PFA) to children and caregivers in distress at the CFS and in the community.
Facilitate unstructured play and recreational activities that support children's emotional regulation, resilience and sense of safety.
Facilitate monthly caregiver engagement sessions on child psychosocial well-being, parenting support and self-care.
Support the administration of the baseline surveys and psychosocial well-being assessments.
Identify children presenting with elevated psychosocial distress or signs of serious mental health conditions and refer them appropriately to specialised services.
Maintain accurate session attendance records, weekly PSS session reports and referral tracking documentation.
Support the MHPSS component of protection monitoring and contribute to monthly activity reports.
Collaborate with CFS Facilitators and CP Community Volunteers to ensure a safe, inclusive and protective CFS environment.
Ensure CFS activities are inclusive of children with disabilities and other marginalised groups.
Adhere to PSEA, safeguarding and confidentiality protocols at all times.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Community Mental Health or a related field.
2 - 3 years of experience delivering MHPSS, PSS or related services to children in humanitarian or community settings.
Knowledge of the IASC MHPSS guidelines, Psychological First Aid and structured PSS approaches for children.
Experience facilitating group sessions with children of varying ages and backgrounds.
Demonstrated sensitivity to trauma, gender, culture and disability in the delivery of psychosocial services.
Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri required; working knowledge of English is essential.
Values:
Exemplifying integrity
Demonstrating commitment to CATAI
Embracing cultural diversity
Embracing change.
Policy Statements:
Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, and does not condole GBV, VAC and Fraud.
CATAI does not charge any fee for its recruitment process
Female candidate are strongly encourage to apply.