Job Opening at ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies.

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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) is recruiting for vacant positions. All Interested candidates are advised to go through available positions carefully and submit their applications appropriately before the deadline.

Apply now for the job opening at ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (MHPSS)

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Adamawa, Yobe| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Nigeria
• Category: Graduate Trainee
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Job Description:

• 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.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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

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Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates should Apply by Clicking the LINK below.

Note:

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

• Late applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability, etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;F emale &People Living with Disability applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Deadline: February 10, 2024

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