Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross
Closing date: 31 Dec 2017
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Closing date: 31 Dec 2017
The psychologist will identify mental health and psychosocial support needs for the benefit of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. He/she will create and develop adapted MHPSS projects and programmes in line with the priorities determined by the ICRC. He/she will ensure performance tools are available for local staff, in order to guarantee smooth implementation of the programmes, while taking into consideration the local cultural context. He/she will be entirely responsible for the implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the MHPSS activities.
Main responsibilities
- Evaluates the risk factors and identifies those in need of long- term MHPSS support (communities, vulnerable groups and victims)
- Put in place assistance programs, taking into consideration the concerns and coping mechanisms of the victims, in a given cultural context
- Implement and ensure, often in partnership with local stakeholders (NGOs, National Society), proper follow-up of the MHPSS projects/programmes for the benefit of the victims of armed conflict or other situations of violence
- Provide technical advice to allow for optimal assistance to the victims, while reinforcing and developing local networks and their MHPSS capacities
- Evaluate continually the patterns of violence, the victims' situation and the MHPSS programs.
- Analyse collected information, provide regular update reports and when necessary, adapt the humanitarian response accordingly.
Desired profile and skills
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
- Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
- Degree in psychology with relevant training for clinical practice.
- Valid license to practice in your country of residence
- Minimum of two years international field experience working directly with various populations and cultures
- Excellent command of English and another language of ICRC interest: French, Arabic, Spanish and/or Russian
- Extensive knowledge in public mental health. Integrated MHPSS interventions models in promotion/prevention and treatments at primary and secondary health care level
- Proven capacity in planning MHPSS support programs and community health interventions in line with the psychological and psychosocial consequences of violence
- Significant experience in training and supervision processes.
Our operational and field constraints
- In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
- Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
- Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
- Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months.
What we offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
- Attractive social benefits
- Length of assignment: 12 months
- Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
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