Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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

Main Responsibilities

• Assesses the affected communities in the Northeast
• 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
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in Psychology.
• Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or Medical Doctor specialized in Psychiatry or similar
• 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.
• 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.

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
• Team leadership and good communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative.
• Team work and partnership working skills.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
16:30h, 11th September, 2015.

Method of Application
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.