Psychologist - Intersos

Tasks

• Assist protection cases with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally
• Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy
• Develop individual assistance plans and conduct psychological counselling utilizing various techniques
• Document progress on cases, maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
• Provide group and individual counselling sessions, according to identified needs
• Facilitate internal trainings to protection staffs on the provision of basic psychosocial counselling as part of the case management
• Facilitate trainings for internal protection staffs and communities on psychosocial first aid (PFA)
• Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities
• Work in close collaboration with technical staffs (Protection Coordinator and Protection Officer) for the development of the project’s overall PSS component
• Provide coaching and support to the field staffs in the implementation of structured PSS activities
• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
• Support Protection Coordinator in developing and/or updating protection tools and training materials in order to meet projects requirements
• Support Project Manager/ Programme Manager/Head of Base in developing required donor reports, providing relevant insights on protection related issues
• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas
• Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings, as requested by the supervisor

Requirements

• University degree in Psychology
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in NGO
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook)
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Respect and adherence to protection principles
• Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal and  communication skills
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Fluency in local language (written and spoken)