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
Send their Resume and a cover letter, valid license to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org using “ABJ202500518 MHPSS FO” as the subject of your application (Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role)Note
Apply via :
ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
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