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Liaise with and work in coordination with the relevant local authorities, community leaders, non-governmental organizations, partners and other stakeholders where appropriate in order to achieve the project objectives and ensure that all project planned activities are implemented with expertise and within the allocated time frame and according to the work plan and donor guide lines.

Collect and tabulate on a regular basis field data on project activities carried out as directed by the project officer and M&E.

Conduct other assessments using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impacts of the project.

Regularly visit all the beneficiary sites where all project activities are undertaken, checks on the progress, offers support as directed by the project officer in line with the project objectives.

Conduct daily assessment of persons we serve and ensure variety of structured psychosocial interventions within the settlement, catering to the needs of persons we serve of different ages, genders, and abilities.

Promote case management for persons with mental health and psychosocial challenges, refers and follows up on the reception services, coordinates, consults and collaborates with other service providers.

Conduct outreach activities and assists in organizing and implementation of trainings.

Supervise and supports community participation in refugee settlements and at all the sub-Program level for the effective implementations and coordination of psychosocial activities.

Promote active community participation and involvement in specified project activities through involving beneficiaries and local leaders in the planning and implementation process.

Train, mentor and supervise LWF community-based facilitators and community based psychosocial ambassadors and peace promoters in organizational policies, recreational and psychosocial activities implemented within the refugee settlement.

Assist the project officer in preparing periodical work plans and reports on psychosocial activities and achievements in line with the requirements stipulated in the project documents.

Ensure proper supporting documents (attendance lists with all the necessary activity reports and ensures timely accountability and closely follow up with field payments.

Work closely with M&E team to monitor project performance and ensure proper documentation, filing and success stories documented for each activity implemented.

Conduct any other assignment as directed by the supervisor.