Program Officer Psychosocial - Padang

CWS Indonesia is an international non-governmental organization working in relief, development, and refugee assistance in various locations in Indonesia. CWS is searching for a Program Officer Psychosocial for our office in Pariaman, West Sumatra. We offer a friendly working environment with a commitment to ensure diversity and gender equity within our
organization.

The project requires a person with the capacity to provide support to enable people to help themselves. He/She maintain professional relationships with service users, acting as guides,
advocates or critical friends.

The Program Officer is expected to demonstrate the competencies in carrying out his/ her duties:

- Undertaking and writing up assessments which meet specified standards and timescales

- Interviewing people to assess the socio, economic, physical or psychological condition and
possible interventions

- Recommending and making decisions about the best course of action for particular identified
problems based on need assessment;

- Organizing and managing the packages of support to enable people to lead the fullest lives
possible;

- Providing psychosocial support including offering information and basic counseling

- Participating in multidisciplinary teams, training, supervision, and team meetings; maintaining
accurate records and preparing reports;

Specific requirements:

1. Having background/ degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social work, Humanities, or related field

2. Having at least 2 years working experience in related field

3. Having the ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholder (local NGO, local government and beneficiaries)

4. Able to speak and write English and Bahasa Indonesia

5. Possessing computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications

6. An extensive skill in writing, reporting, and documenting is essential.

7. Able to work independently with minimum supervision and to handle multi tasking jobs.

8. Having the ability to work in a team and harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment

9. Willing to travel to project site and to be based in Pariaman, West Sumatra

10. Flexibility in working hours/area as needed

11. Having experience in community based psychosocial support is an advantage.

12. Having experience in working with INGO or international environment is beneficial

Applications should include a covering letter, reflecting motivation; a CV, Including three or more references; expected net salary and contact number at the latest by November 28th 2009.

Please send applications in MS Word format (maximum 200KB) to caroline@cwsindones ia.or.id
or fax to: 021 780 4284

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