Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (MHPSS) at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - 3 Openings

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (MHPSS)

Locations: Maiduguri - Borno, Mubi - Adamawa and Damaturu Sub-Delegation - Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B2

The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the MHPSS Delegate and/or Team Leader, The MHPSS Field Officer implements Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities at local and national levels.
• S/he provides direct support to people affected by armed conflict and/or other situations of violence and/or trains and supervises others to do so.
• He/she will support the planning, implementation and monitoring of all MHPSS activities.

Your Role

• Develops, implements, and follows up on MHPSS activities aligned with the ICRC MHPSS guidelines and framework.
• Trains and supervises NRCS staff/volunteers and other organizations/partners/teams as per the program’s strategy and Plan of Action.
• Complying with ICRC standards sets up culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and ensures monitoring and regular data collection.
• Maintains regular communication with the Mental Health & psychological team and/or MHPSS Team Leader, providing information and program updates.
• Identify key community actors and/or health staff who will benefit from mental health awareness, sensitization and /or basic psychological and psychosocial support training, with the support of the MHPSS delegate.
• Ensure regular links with key actors and health facilities are maintained to ensure beneficiary identification and referral pathways are relevant and functional.
• Prepares relevant training proposals, and budget plans.
• Maintains and reports data on MHPSS activities.
• Registers and treats information with accuracy and with confidentiality.
• Provide and/or facilitate supportive and constructive coaching and supervision to NRCS and community psychosocial support volunteers to aid in their skills development.
• Collaborate with other ICRC departments (COOP, PROT, Ecosec, WATHAB, PHCC…) in the sub-delegation to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to respond to beneficiaries' needs.

Education & Experience

• University Degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology is preferable.
• Minimum of 5 years of overall professional experience with at least 3 years of humanitarian field experience implementing MHPSS programmes.
• Experience in conducting training and supervision.
• Red Cross/Red Crescent experience is an asset.
• Clinical, psychosocial, and community-based experience.
• Fluent command of English (both written and oral), as well as Hausa, Kanuri, and Fulani languages.

What we Offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2025 - 16:30 hours.