Human Access Association announces its need to fill the following vacant position:

Basic Job Information

  • Position Title: Psychological Support Specialist
  • Number Required: 1
  • Duty Station: Aden
  • Contract Duration: 3 Months
  • Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Job Purpose

To provide direct protection services within the project in coordination with Case Management activities, conduct psychosocial support sessions, organize awareness-raising activities, facilitate referrals to specialized services, identify vulnerable cases, ensure survivor-centered approaches, and strengthen community-based protection mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assess cases requiring psychological or social interventions and conduct the necessary individual counseling sessions.
  • Facilitate individual and group psychosocial support sessions.
  • Follow up on documented cases and conduct home visits when needed to assess beneficiaries’ needs.
  • Identify and appropriately refer individuals requiring medical or psychological services.
  • Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to community members in need.
  • Organize activities for children and women to promote coping mechanisms and resilience, including recreational activities that support mental well‑being.
  • Contribute to community awareness activities on protection-related issues.
  • Provide information and psychoeducation to affected populations based on identified mental health and psychosocial support needs.
  • Organize supportive community activities, including children's art activities, discussion groups, and similar initiatives when necessary.
  • Ensure that all beneficiaries are fully informed about available services.
  • Maintain monitoring data and prepare regular reports for the supervisor, including both narrative and quantitative reports.
  • Participate in supervision sessions and learning activities with team members.
  • Adhere to humanitarian principles in all activities.
  • Strictly comply with protection and humanitarian standards, organizational policies, the Code of Conduct, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and Child Protection policies.
  • Uphold a zero‑tolerance approach toward all forms of exploitation and abuse.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Essential Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in social work or psychological support.
  • Proven experience in facilitating individual and group psychosocial support sessions.
  • Experience in managing beneficiary databases.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong report‑writing skills, including both narrative and quantitative reporting.
  • Ability to work effectively with children, women, and vulnerable groups.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • Ability to adapt to demanding work environments.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non‑discrimination, and beneficiary safety at all times.

Physical and Mental Requirements

  • Physically fit with all five senses intact.
  • Presentable appearance.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good listening, comprehension, and situational awareness skills.

Additional Conditions

  • Full‑time availability.
  • No prior convictions related to sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud, corruption, or conflict of interest.

Required Attachments

  • Updated CV/Resume.
  • Copy of National ID Card (front and back).
  • Copy of academic qualification certificates.
  • Copies of relevant training certificates.
  • Copies of experience certificates related to the position.

Note

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements and qualifications will be automatically excluded.

How to Apply

Click the link below to complete the application form.