Protection Assistant – Psychosocial Support (PSS)

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council is seeking a Protection Assistant – PSS to deliver psychosocial support activities in Dabat, Ethiopia. Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, you will work with communities, authorities and partners to provide non‑specialized counselling, trauma‑healing sessions and capacity‑building trainings for vulnerable groups.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of structured and non‑structured PSS activities for children, adolescents, women, men and caregivers.
• Facilitate group sessions such as life‑skills workshops, peer‑support groups, child‑friendly space activities and community‑based PSS sessions.
• Provide basic individual psychosocial support and psychological first aid (PFA) in line with PSS principles.
• Plan and conduct awareness sessions on stress management, coping mechanisms and positive parenting.
• Organise community dialogues, psycho‑education sessions and capacity‑building trainings for local leaders on PFA and basic PSS.
• Identify individuals in distress, ensure confidential referrals to health, protection, legal and specialised MHPSS services.
• Collaborate with community leaders, volunteers and facilitators to promote psychosocial well‑being.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in community‑based psychosocial support or protection activities.
• Ability to work with children, youth, adults, persons with disabilities and survivors of violence.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and survivor‑centred approaches.
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with diverse community stakeholders.

Required skills

• Psychological First Aid (PFA).
• Basic Psychosocial Support (PSS) principles and techniques.