The Psychologist having university degree in Psychology and at least two years of experience in the role of a mental health worker (preferably in humanitarian setting) will support HI’s MHPSS program in the field. The Psychologist will report to the Project Manager.
Missions / responsibilities
Mission 1 : Mental Health Support
The Psychologist will :
Work alongside the Emergency Response Team in the community to provide Psychological First Aid to the affected population.
Map for the other existing services (including specialized MHPSS services) in the area, and establish referral pathways for safe referrals.
Assess mental health needs of diverse groups in the humanitarian setting, keep confidentiality and provide counseling to those in need.
Provide psychosocial support to persons with disabilities, people living with psychosocial disabilities through person-centered approach with special focus on building basic life skills.
Psycho-educate the community about prevalent and/or common mental health issues through community-based awareness sessions.
Provide all services through person-centered approach, in line with HI’s principles of confidentiality, do no harm, and PSEAH.
Mission 2 : Data & Reporting
Compile data at the end of every week for all MHPSS activities and share with Line Manager, Technical Supervisor and MEAL team.
Update the beneficiaries’ database regularly in both digital and hard copy forms.
Regular reporting of field activities and other activities (MHPSS trainings, seminars, learning sessions etc.).
Share lessons learnt in the field, prepare case studies and success stories pertaining to mental health and psychosocial support at the end of project and/or as required.
Mission 3 : Field Management
Is responsible for support in arranging venues for any session or training within the community
Is responsible for liaising with other implementing partners in the field to avoid duplication
Has knowledge of community social mobilization and can guide community on established referral pathways
Has knowledge of community based development to involve the local trainees in the process of trainings and decisions about local psychosocial interventions with close mentoring
Skills
Language skills
Can speak Urdu, Sindhi and English
Has excellent written English skills
Professional skills:
Knows
Practices
Proficient
Expert
Training delivery
Communication with community
Quantitative and qualitative data collection
Accountability to populations: participatory, non-discriminatory and responsible approaches
Understanding and respect of local cultures
Local adaptation of psychosocial strategies
Handling of relevant software (MS Word, Excel, other relevant)
Understanding of the refugee/IDPs crisis and social dynamics following it
Emergency preparedness and response skills (see profession design template)
Knows
Practices
Proficient
Expert
Emergency response
Humanitarian monitoring and Emergency Preparedness
Other professional skills
Knows
Practices
Proficient
Expert
Project Management
Assessment
Project Management
Intervention Strategy
Project Management
Planning, steering and coordination
Finance
Treasury management
Finance
Budget/financial management
HR
Organisation design
HR
Facilitation and/or design of training and skills development programmes
ISD
Use of the information system of my profession
ISD
Information security management
ISD
Computer basics
SECU
Personal security management
Programme Management
Public relations / representation / internal-external communication / relations
Programme Management
Major risk management
Programme Management
Development & implementation of an operational strategy, including fundraising
Inclusion
DGA intersectionality
DFI (Direction des Financements institutionnels)
Proposal & narrative report writting
Cross-sector skills
Knows
Practices
Proficient
Expert
Frameworks and references
Office and collaborative tools
Stress management
Collaborating in a global organization
Languages
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Country Language (Urdu, Sindhi)
HI Official Language (French or English)
Federation Handicap International is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities or any limitation, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Federation Handicap International has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Federation Handicap International, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, PSEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Beneficiaries) abuse of authority and discrimination. Federation Handicap International also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. - This position involves working with children, women and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and self-declaration form to help verify their suitability to work with children and women.
HI is an equal employment opportunities provider. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
