Terre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic and organized Child Protection Assistant to join the team in Khmelnytskyi to support the implementation of its projects.
Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organisation for children’s aid. Since 1960, Tdh has helped build a better future for children and youth, especially those most exposed to risks, making an impact with innovative and sustainable solutions. Active in more than 30 countries, Tdh works with its own teams and/or local and international partners to develop and implement field projects which significantly improve the daily lives of over four million children and members of their communities every year, with a focus on mother and child health, migration, and access to justice for children.
In Europe, Tdh strives to ensure the full realisation of children’s rights, equally and without discrimination. We are present in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, and Greece, while together with partners, we reach children in other 14 European countries.
Tdh started operations in Ukraine in 2015 and operated until February 2022 through 2 operational offices in Mariupol and Sievierodonetsk, while maintaining a coordination/representation office in Kyiv. Following the Invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation Army, the Tdh team has relocated in Ivano Frankivsk, where it started operations for the area of West Ukraine, which is the first operational base for the response to the current humanitarian crisis. The organization is aiming to operate in the Kyiv and surrounding areas and potentially in East Ukraine. We are providing various services to children, youth and their families in the conflict affected area, with a strong focus on psychosocial support.
For more information, please check https://www.tdh.org, https://tdh-ukraine.org , www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/
The psychologist supports Tdh mental health and psychosocial support interventions (MHPSS) in all stag-es of case management activities for Unaccompanied Minors, assessment, planning, implementation, fol-low up and review, and closure of cases. They provide MHPSS technical advice, and also design and im-plement focused and non-focused PSS activities which respond to identified needs of the unaccompanied children that are crossing the border from Ukraine.
The Psychologist works closely with other mental health and psychosocial support actors including local authorities in order to map and update as needed referral pathways, support and strengthen existing in-terventions.
Main responsibilities:
Design and Strategy
- Support with MHPSS needs assessments of the target population.
- Support efforts to map and identify external mental health and PSS services for referrals.
- Provides input into the design of relevant MHPSS response strategies and interventions to strengthen MHPSS service delivery.
Direct Service Delivery
- Keep social workers informed of relevant referral pathways for MHPSS cases.
- Support interventions to train and mentor caregivers, case workers and interpreters to run non-specialised PSS activities.
- Deliver individual and group PSS activities which address identified needs and incorporate appropriate mental health approaches and models (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, humanistic, person-centred approach, systemic approach, etc.) for the unaccompanied children; including but not limited to psycho-education and mental health awareness.
- Ensure that activities are delivered in line with international human rights and Ukraine Law.
- Ensure that activities are implemented in line Tdh’s Standard Operation Procedures and documentation requirements, adhere to the fundamental principles of Interagency Standing Committee MHPSS Guidelines (e.g. Do No Harm, Multi-layered supports, confidentiality & data protection, coordination, etc.).
- Support social workers with case management activities as requested (e.g. during assessment, case planning, referral, follow up, case conferences, etc.).
- Accompany target population members to public services and external actors if required.
- Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure the timely submission of accurate reports and data respecting data protection protocols and confidentiality.
- Ensure timely submission of weekly plans and reports to the line manager and technical supervisor.
Education / Qualifications: University degree in Psychology. Ability to work under pressure and cope with challenging environments. Knowledge of PFA and / or delivering organisational staff care would be an advantage. Good knowledge of local legislation with regard to MHPSS care for children and local and national referral pathways.
Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in similar position in the field. Previous experience of working with children. Previous experience with an NGO is desirable. Proven track record and experience in emergencies would be an advantage.
Languages: Excellent command of written and spoken Ukrainian, fluent English
IT Knowledges: Good IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Internet).
Other: Fulfilled Military Obligations (male candidates). Valid driving license will be an asset.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their application (CV and motivation in English) to ukr.office@tdh.org Please mention in the title of the email the position “Psychologist Khmelnytskyi”.
