About Premier Urgency International

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is an international aid organization that is non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious. Our teams are dedicated to supporting civilians who are victims of marginalization and exclusion, or those affected by natural disasters, wars, and economic collapses, by addressing their fundamental needs. Our goal is to provide emergency relief to displaced individuals to help them restore their dignity and achieve self-sufficiency.

PUI operates in 10 areas of intervention and is distinguished by its integrated approach to response. This strategy is designed to identify and understand the needs of everyone impacted by a crisis. Our teams unite to deliver a swift, comprehensive response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises, aiding them in regaining independence and dignity.

PUI’s Presence in Ethiopia:

While PUI has not been specifically operational in Ethiopia, the organization has had a longstanding presence in the East African region, especially in Sudan and South Sudan.

In response to the conflict in northern Ethiopia that began in 2020, and the reports of recurring drought affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions across various regions of Ethiopia, PUI resolved to contribute to addressing the humanitarian needs resulting from both manmade and natural disasters. Consequently, PUI registered with the FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) on June 22, 2022, which allows the organization to legally operate within the country. Since registration, PUI has conducted needs assessments in different regions to identify gaps and determine where to focus efforts for the greatest impact. Based on these assessments, PUI has chosen to initiate its first project in the Afar and Benishangul Gumuze regions, where the effects of the recent conflict and ongoing drought have severely impacted the local population.

PUI is also actively seeking additional partners to respond to more.

General Assignments / Scope of the Role:

To lower the magnitude of severe acute malnutrition in children under five years old, as well as in expectant and nursing mothers; promote community protection and prevention against violence, exploitation, and abuse based on gender.

Summary of Task and Responsibilities

Mentor health workers and counseling services at the community and health facility  

• Provision of psychosocial stimulation as part of the treatment of SAM for children with severe acute malnutrition
• to ensure and encourage home-based stimulation services by caregivers.
• Provide individual and group need-based counseling on optimal MIYCN practices for caregivers of children 0-23 months and PLWs and Baby Friendly Space Services
• Capacitated government HWs and HEWs on the skill of counseling services in optimal breastfeeding during emergency
• provided information and support on SGBV prevention and risk mitigation.
• Conducted training GBV and Child Protection Guidance and Psychological First Aid and Integrated Approach for Safer Programming
• Capacity Building on GBV Case Management & Psychological First Aid (PFA)
• Provide emergency individual protection assistance (Emergency Support to survivors of GBV, children and individuals at risk)
• Conduct Community Consultations with Women, Girls and Local Organizations
• Provide psycho-social support, and psychological first aid to survivors who have experienced psychological trauma, torture, gender-based violence GBV, domestic violence, and when necessary to survivors of natural disasters
• Work in collaboration with PHCC and  health post staff to receive referred beneficiaries, ensure follow up of referred PSS/ PFA beneficiaries, and guide health facility staff on PSS
• Provide screening and assessment of psychological trauma
• Sensitize, psycho-educate, problem solving, dialogue and mediate with the beneficiaries population about issues of war, torture, trauma, violence and GBV
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed in the culturally appropriate way, especially concerning gender sensitivities
• Perform community awareness on trauma and psychosocial support to beneficiaries and community leaders
• Refer patients when needed to more specialized services in link with health PM
• Perform case follow-up and case management when there is a need
• Develop an action plan for the follow-up patients
• Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions.

Planning and organization of activities

• Ensure the follow-up of the activity schedule in collaboration with his line supervisor;
• Participate in weekly meetings and adapt the activity schedule to possible changes in context;
• Participate in the development and implementation of any medical activity that is part of the PUI program or in response to an unforeseen situation;

Represent the organization to partners.

• To present the project and ensure the link with the various local partners;
• Ensure a good relationship between the team and the target population;
• Collaborate with other actors working in the different under supervision.
• Elaborate on the reports necessary for the project: supervision report, monthly reports etc….

Other tasks

• Participate in PUI project team meetings and strategic thinking.
• Participate in meetings organized by PUI.
• Contribute to the safety monitoring of the zone by reporting to his/her line supervisor any safety-related constraints.

OUR COMMITMENTS

Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of  zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

Positions

1. Psychosocial Worker

2. Health Facility Supervisor

Job Requirements

How to Apply