MHPSS Community Facilitator - IQ Talent Marketplace

OVERVIEW

The Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights is seeking applicants for the position of Syrian community facilitator  located in Erbil,

Position: Syrians community facilitator

Status: Full-time employee (40h/week)

Based: Erbil, Syrians inside or outside the camps, Iraq

Reports to: Line manager/Clinical leader

Application deadline: February 10, 2023

Duration of contract: 12 months

Starting Date: ASAP

Nationality: Syrian

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Conducts public awareness sessions for the Syrian refugees inside and outside the camps.
• Documents and coordinates contents and implementation of public sessions for the Syrians
• Functions as a focal point and contact person for public awareness sessions in Syrian communities.
• Provides basic information on legal issues/mental health
• Provides basic legal/mental health services
• Accompany clients when visiting state institutions
• Supports selection of participants,
• Refers clients to the Jiyan Foundation’s center in Sulaymaniyah and to external partners
• Ensures monitoring and evaluation of the sessions.
• Regularly reports to management.
• Cooperates project team for topics about the public awareness sessions.
• Carries out any other relevant duties according to the professional capacities and position in the organization as assigned by the supervisor or line manager in mutual agreement

REQUIRED

• Must hold a Syrian nationality.
• Very good Arabic and Kurdish speaking, English is an advantage.
• Active interest in promoting human rights and social justice; awareness of current events both nationally and internationally.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and email communication
• Very good communication and presentation skills
• Readiness to travel to different locations where Syrian refugees reside.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and cooperate with other project staff.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Participation in professional trainings and seminars by Jiyan Foundation staff.
• Access to Jiyan Foundation’s library
• Working in an international and dedicated team
• Paid holidays (24 days for 40 h/week) plus 15 statutory holidays. Additional paid holidays, especially on the occasion of religious festivals, may be agreed upon.
• Voluntary pension scheme with employer contributions

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application, including a motivation letter and your curriculum vitae, via this form: https://form.jotform.com/230292963021450

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer, and we particularly encourage women and disadvantaged groups to apply for this position.