Job ID
47321
Job Title
Mobile Team Psychosocial Support Officer (PSS Focal Point)
To work for
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU)
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
General Role
The Mobile Psychosocial Support (PSS) Officer is responsible for delivering community-based psychosocial support services through mobile outreach activities. The role focuses on identifying vulnerable individuals, facilitating access to appropriate services through referral pathways, and supporting the implementation of psychosocial and community-based activities that promote wellbeing and resilience among affected populations.
Work Locations: Azaz – Safira – Manbij – Aleppo
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and mapping of intervention areas within the community center’s operational locations.
- Facilitate referrals and follow-up to connect beneficiaries with appropriate services based on individualized intervention plans developed in collaboration with the beneficiary. Services may include psychosocial support activities, legal counseling, specialized mental health services, vocational training, educational services, and basic services.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of global and community awareness campaigns and activities.
- Develop and regularly update a community service mapping of available services within the area of operation to ensure effective referral pathways.
- Ensure confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards are maintained when working with beneficiaries.
- Prepare and submit reports and documentation within established timelines.
- Maintain proper archiving of all activity reports, assessments, and relevant documentation in both hard and electronic formats.
- Prepare activity reports and updates as required.
- Participate in relevant training sessions, meetings, and capacity-building activities as requested.
The Mobile Psychosocial Support (PSS) Officer is responsible for delivering community-based psychosocial support services through mobile outreach activities. The role focuses on identifying vulnerable individuals, facilitating access to appropriate services through referral pathways, and supporting the implementation of psychosocial and community-based activities that promote wellbeing and resilience among affected populations.
Work Locations: Azaz – Safira – Manbij – Aleppo
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and mapping of intervention areas within the community center’s operational locations.
- Facilitate referrals and follow-up to connect beneficiaries with appropriate services based on individualized intervention plans developed in collaboration with the beneficiary. Services may include psychosocial support activities, legal counseling, specialized mental health services, vocational training, educational services, and basic services.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of global and community awareness campaigns and activities.
- Develop and regularly update a community service mapping of available services within the area of operation to ensure effective referral pathways.
- Ensure confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards are maintained when working with beneficiaries.
- Prepare and submit reports and documentation within established timelines.
- Maintain proper archiving of all activity reports, assessments, and relevant documentation in both hard and electronic formats.
- Prepare activity reports and updates as required.
- Participate in relevant training sessions, meetings, and capacity-building activities as requested.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience:
- At least two years of experience in psychosocial support and community-based mental health programming.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in challenging environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience:
- At least two years of experience in psychosocial support and community-based mental health programming.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in challenging environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Salary and Benefits
TBA (to be announced later)
About us
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) is a Syrian non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2016 with the aim of promoting stability and peacebuilding in Syria. The organization implements integrated programs in the areas of governance, economic empowerment, social cohesion, and civic engagement, with a particular focus on the inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 12, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 11, 2026
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