ABOUT RI 

Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being, and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty.

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — the RI Way — emphasizes local participation, integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design, and implement the best solutions for their needs.

The Child Protection Psychosocial Support Worker

is responsible for delivering psychosocial support (PSS) services to vulnerable children and their families. This includes providing counseling, conducting child-friendly activities, and facilitating the creation of safe, supportive community environments. The role is central to addressing the emotional and social needs of children, especially those affected by displacement, conflict, or other emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group psychosocial support sessions tailored for children and their families, ensuring a child-friendly approach.
• Facilitate child-centered activities such as recreational sessions, life skills programs, and resilience-building exercises.
• Identify vulnerable children in need of PSS services through community engagement, outreach, and referrals.
• Create and maintain child-friendly spaces where children can feel safe and supported.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate psychosocial support plans aligned with cultural and community contexts.
• Raise awareness on child protection issues, including emotional well-being, child rights, and the importance of safe family environments.
• Collaborate with community leaders, school personnel, and child protection committees to establish safety networks and promote child welfare.
• Train community volunteers and caregivers on basic psychosocial support techniques and child safeguarding principles.
• Support the development of child-specific referral pathways for education, health, and protection services.
• Monitor and document children’s progress, adjusting PSS interventions as needed.
• Advocate for child-friendly policies and community practices that promote child safety and well-being.
• Maintain detailed and confidential records of all PSS activities and support provided.
• Contribute to regular reports summarizing PSS activities, challenges, and successes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all children in contact with RI are as safe as possible.

Equity and Diversity Commitment

• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of systemic diversity and cultural differences.
• Ensure that gender equity and child-focused considerations are integrated into staffing and programming.

• Degree or diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Training in child protection or community psychosocial support is strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in child-focused psychosocial support or child protection programming, ideally in a rural or low-resource context.
• Strong understanding of child protection principles, child development, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience conducting child-friendly individual and group counseling.
• Familiarity with child protection case management and referral protocols is an advantage.
• Knowledge of local cultural and social norms impacting children and families.

Fluency in Arabic and local languages is essential. Basic English is preferred for reporting and coordination.

RI Values

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability