Minimum 3 years field experience in child protection
Valid motorcycle riding license required
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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.
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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.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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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.
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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