Project Assistant- Mental Health

World Vision

Dzaipi, Adjumani, Uganda
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Bachelor's degree in psychology or relevant field
Minimum 3 years field experience in child protection
Valid motorcycle riding license required
** World Vision is seeking a Project Assistant for Mental Health in Dzaipi, Adjumani, Uganda, focusing on child protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for vulnerable children. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and have at least three years of experience in community programming within an NGO context. **

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life through mental health and psychosocial support programs.
  • Key responsibilities include facilitating the integration of child protection activities within refugee settlements and building the capacity of community structures using approved models.
  • Candidates must possess a valid motorcycle license and be prepared to work under stressful conditions in diverse cultural contexts with limited resources.

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** World Vision is seeking a Project Assistant for Mental Health in Dzaipi, Adjumani, Uganda, focusing on child protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for vulnerable children. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and have at least three years of experience in community programming within an NGO context. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or relevant field
  • Minimum 3 years field experience in child protection
  • Valid motorcycle riding license required
  • Experience with PM+ and EASE models
  • Ability to work in stressful humanitarian environments

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of local languages Madi or Arabic
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
  • Experience with Sphere standards and NGO code of conduct
  • Strong networking and partnership development skills
  • Ability to mobilize communities for advocacy

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy, or Community Psychology
  • 3+ years of field experience in child protection and MHPSS programming
  • Valid motorcycle riding license
  • Local applicants only
  • Experience in humanitarian context operations

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Local Applicants Only

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