Country: Sri Lanka
Closing date: 17 Aug 2015
Vacancy : Psychologist (Field Officer) -The ICRC delegation has an opening for the above postin their Protection department in Colombo.
Main responsibilities:
- Supports the expatriate in charge in the implementation of the psychosocial program for the families of missing
- Supports the expatriate in providing training to accompaniers with the aim of learning to become a trainer of the accompaniment program Collects and compiles information according to a given procedure
- Maintains strong working relationships and communication with partner NGOs and provide necessary technical support
- Assists the delegate in analysing project reports and prepare project summaries as required
- Executes field tasks mainly independently
- Contributes in the implementation and follow-up of a project (within the department)
- Makes written reporting on the progress of activities and contribute to budget preparation
- Translates documents from English and local language/s and vice versa
- Implements and follows-up a project (within the department) independently
- Contributes to design on new projects
Required qualification and experience:
- Master’s Degree in Psychology
- 2 years work experience, ideally in psychosocial programs
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and local language/s
- Outstanding communication skills and proven reporting skills,
- Mastering of regular office computer packages
- Autonomy, good rigor, method and analytical skills
- Excellent team-player, self-starter and capacity to work towards multiples objectives and prioritize
- Good knowledge of the political, social and cultural assigned environment
- Interest in reading and acquiring new knowledge
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
The candidate ought to have a strong commitment to impartial humanitarian work and a very good sense of initiative allowing him/her to work independently in a conscientious and resourceful manner. Initiative and flexibility are considered as essential assets for the candidate. Candidate should be willing to travel to any part of Sri Lanka.
Starting date: September 2015
Duration of employment: initially for one year and renewable
How to apply:
Suitably qualified applicants interested in the above post should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae with copies of certificates together with references and contact telephone number to the following address on or before the 17th August 2015.
Administrator
ICRC
29, Layards Road
Colombo 5.