Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. 

PUI in Ethiopia:

Following the north Ethiopia conflict which erupted in 2020 and the reports of recurrent drought which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022, to enable the organization to operate legally in the country.

and has been providing humanitarian assistance in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz Regional States addressing the needs of population affected by both manmade and natural disasters. The organization has been exploring the potential gaps in terms of humanitarian assistance in the regions where it is currently intervening and other regions. 

The current projects in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz regions are mainly focusing on creating better access to health and nutrition services for conflict and drought affected population. PUI is working in collaboration with local health authorities in providing support to revitalize the conflict affected health systems in those regions. In Metekel zone of BGRS, PUI is implementing humanitarian assistance in Debatie, Bullen, Dangur and Pawi woredas while in Afar, PUI is supporting nutrition services in Abala town, Abala rural woreda, Berhale, Wasama and Dallol woredas of Afar region in Kilbati Rasu zone.

PUI is working with Expertise France to integrate SRH and GBV protection activities in its ongoing project in Afar region targeting Abala area. 

For this purpose, PUI is actively recruiting new staff in various disciplines of health, PSS and protection to be part of Roving Protection and Medical Team (RPMT) based in Abala town, Afar region, Kilbati Rasu zone and support four health canters in Abala and Wasama woredas.

Overall Objective:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Psychosocial officer provides psychosocial support including psychosocial counseling and follow up to the GBV survivors in supported health facilities. H/She will work in collaboration with other RPMT members to enhance integration of GBV protection and management into primary health care services at the targeted health facilities. 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

Integration of PSS into Primary Health Care and Nutrition   

• Provide psycho-social support, and psychological first aid to survivors who have experienced psychological trauma, gender-based violence GBV, domestic violence, and when necessary to survivors of natural disasters

• Work in collaboration with RPMT members and HC staff to receive referred beneficiaries, ensure follow up of referred PSS/ PFA beneficiaries, and provide guidance to health facility staff on PSS

• Provide screening and assessment on psychological trauma

• Sensitize, psycho-educate, problem solve, dialogue and mediate with the beneficiary’s population about issues of war, torture, trauma, violence and GBV

• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed in culturally appropriate way, especially with respect to gender sensitivities

• Perform community awareness on trauma and psychosocial support to beneficiaries and community leaders

• Refer patients when needed to more specialized services 

• Perform case follow up and case management when there is need

• Develop action plan for the follow up patients

• Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions

• Become proficient with the PSS data collection tools, conduct, and submit screening and assessments reports in a timely and accurate manner

• Fill in all reporting and data collection forms in daily basis to ensure quality reporting

• Weekly data entry of collected information from the field

• Attend the weekly PSS supervision/ on job training meeting

• Attend all PSS/PFA related trainings given by PUI

• Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the RPMT

• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

• Work closely with health and nutrition team to achieve the objective of the project 

• Provided information and support on SGBV prevention and risk mitigation. 

• Capacity Building on GBV Case Management & Psychological First Aid (PFA)

• Conduct Community Consultations with Women, Girls and Local Organizations

Planning and Organization of Activities 

• Ensure the follow-up of the activity schedule in collaboration with his line supervisor.

• Participate in weekly meetings and adapt the activity schedule to possible changes in context.

• Participate in the development and implementation of any medical activity that is part of the PUI program or in response to an unforeseen situation.

Represent the Organization to Partners

• To present the project and ensure the link with the various local partners.

• Ensure a good relationship between the team and the target population.

• Collaborate with other actors working in the different under supervision.

• Elaborate on the reports necessary for the project: supervision report, monthly reports etc....

Other tasks

• Participate in PUI project team meetings and strategic thinking.

• Participate in meetings organized by PUI.

• Contribute to the safety monitoring of the zone by reporting to his/her line supervisor any safety-related constraints.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs. The employee could be requested to perform other tasks as his/her Line Manager may judge necessary.

Country Office: Ethiopia

Work Base: Afar Region; Abala, Roving to Health Centers. 

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in psychology or Bachelor’s degree in any health discipline+ diploma in psychology 

• Similar experience of 5 years for first degree or 3 years for MSc

• Experience humanitarian works

• Work experience in Afar, Abala zone 

Required knowledge & skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Knowledge of the community of Afar

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Language:

• English, Afar, and Amharic.  

Expected personal characteristics:

• Good communication skills, diplomacy, and a solution-oriented attitude 

• Curiosity and interest in the organization's activities

• Good ability to manage deadlines in emergency response contexts (stress resistance)

• Honesty, integrity

• Adaptability, flexibility

• Autonomy, sense of initiative and anticipation

• Punctuality                                                                                       

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested, please send your application composed of nonreturnable CV, Covering Letter with “Nurse” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants using THIS LINK

Deadline: Friday March 14, 2025

NB: Only short listed applicants will be, communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply