Pastoralist Initiative Development Aid (PIDA) invites committed, experienced and competent applicants for the following position.

Pastoralist Initiative Development Aid (PIDA) signing a Sub-grant agreement with Oromia Development Association (Lead Organization) for project entitled Life- saving humanitarian assistance to address the most critical needs of internally displaced people, returnees and refugees with EHF-OCHA for implementation of Health and Multi-Purpose Cash Assistant (MPCA) in Oromia Region, East Borana Arero Woreda.

The general object of this project is to address the humanitarian needs of 80% internally displaced people in Arero woredas, East Borena zone through implementation of a project entitled Life-saving humanitarian assistance to address the most critical needs of internally displaced people and affected communities for the period of nine months of 2026. The proposed projects required establishing a Mobile Health and Nutrition Team at woreda level to provide essential health services and multi-purpose cash assistants for eligible affected communities at IDP/ and Health facilities.

Hence, PIDA planned the recruitment of Project staff at Arero Woreda for entitled Life-saving humanitarian assistance to address the most critical needs of internally displaced people, returnees for two sectors of Health and Multi- Purpose Cash Assistant thematic intervention.

Job Title -Psychologist Social and Mental Health Support officer

Number of position - 1(one)

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to individuals, groups, and communities facing mental and psychosocial challenges.

• Conducting needs assessments, offering counseling.

• Support, facilitating community-based activities, creating referral pathways, and collaborating with other stakeholders.

• Work to alleviate psychological distress, support recovery, and build community resilience.

• Assess individuals' emotional and psychological needs, identify mental health conditions, and document cases from initial consultation to completion.

• Provide individual or group counseling, conduct psychological first aid (PFA), and facilitate psychoeducation sessions for individuals, families, and caregivers.

• Work with community members to strengthen self-help groups and social support systems, which may include training volunteers and facilitating community dialogues.

• Create personalized treatment and recovery plans, and refer clients to other specialists or institutions when necessary through established referral pathways.

• Help develop and implement mental health and psychosocial support programs based on identified needs and resources.

• Work with other professionals, organizations, and local authorities to coordinate support, share information, and ensure a comprehensive response.

• Maintain records, collect data on activities, and provide regular reports on progress and challenges.

• Train staff and volunteers to provide basic psychological support and build the capacity of local partners.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual project performance report and

• Responsible to perform other duties assigned by his /her immediate supervisors

Job Requirements

• Degree Phycology, Health Phycology and other related Health and with Minimum of 4 years work experience in coordinating health or related projects in NGO's, government, Humanitarian Response and private organizations.

• Written & oral communication skills in English, Afaan Oromo & Amharic are mandatory.

• Basic skill in Computer

How To Apply

N.B For all positions

Term & type of employment - fixed term full time employment contract for nine (9) months with possibility of extension.

• Basic salary - As per the scale of the Organization.

• Duty Station East Borena zone Arero Woreda

Place & date of application. Please come with your updated application letter, your full curriculum vitae, educational, work experience, and other relevant documents with original & copy to info@pida-et.org

• East Borena Zone Negele Borana town at APCFC IN NILE Hotel in front of Tekle Hotel or

• Borena zone CIFA Head office found at YABALLO and PIDA Head office Moyale Town, Behind Dureti Hotel within 7 (seven) working days starting from December 07, 2025, G.0 Or 28/03/2018 E.C. in person,

For further information: Dial 0911081267 for East Borena Zone & 0913926934 and 0916777074 for Borena zone and Moyale Town

NOTE: Clearance from recent employer & a guarantor are mandatory to be employed for the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.