ICRC Job for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – Since its creation
in 1863, the ICRC’s sole objective has been to ensure protection and
assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so
through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging
the development of

international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting
respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is
about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions
and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer

Location: Nigeria

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in Psychology.
• Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or Medical Doctor specialized in Psychiatry or similar
• Group facilitation skills, training and supervision experience.
• Able to use Microsoft office efficiently
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, fluency in Kanuri and Hausa an asset
• Good knowledge of the political, social and cultural assigned environment.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in clinical and/or community mental health and psychosocial programs
• Experience working with the psychological effects of war political violence or other traumatic events highly desirable.

Main Responsibilities

• Assesses the affected communities in the Northeast
• Identifies key community actors who will receive intensive trainings and coaching in basic psychological support
• Develops training program and trains persons involved in MHPSS activities
• Coordinate volunteers to implement MHPSS activities.
• Identifies needs for psychosocial support and develop a program to response to those needs
• Develops activities for psychosocial support program, implement them and provide accurate reports
• Conducts extensive field activities to implement and monitor the program

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
• Willingness to learn and support others in their learning.
• Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative.
• Team leadership and good communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative.
• Team work and partnership working skills.

How to Apply
 
Interested and qualified candidates should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

Note:

• Late application will not be considered.
• Please clearly indicate “Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer” as the subject of your application.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 
Deadline  16:30h, 11th September, 2015.