Psychologue

Wahanavisi

Specialized psychological and psychosocial support
Mhpss standards and inter-agency norms
Trauma-informed psychosocial interventions
The psychologist will provide specialized, ethical, and quality psychological and psychosocial support to children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by humanitarian crises, violence, forced displacement, or other vulnerable situations

Job Summary

  • The psychologist will provide specialized, ethical, and quality psychological and psychosocial support to children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by humanitarian crises, violence, forced displacement, or other vulnerable situations.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting psychological and psychosocial assessments, implementing trauma-informed psychosocial interventions, managing cases in coordination with protection teams, and contributing to MHPSS reporting and psychosocial trend analysis.
  • The role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with at least 2 years of experience in psychological support/MHPSS, preferably in a humanitarian context, and fluency in French.

Matching Summary

The psychologist will provide specialized, ethical, and quality psychological and psychosocial support to children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by humanitarian crises, violence, forced displacement, or other vulnerable situations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Specialized psychological and psychosocial support
  • MHPSS standards and inter-agency norms
  • Trauma-informed psychosocial interventions
  • Child protection and safeguarding policies
  • Collaboration with protection teams (PE, VBG, PSEA)
  • Respectful, safe, and non-judgmental support
  • Accurate, confidential, and secure documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Christian faith inspired work
  • Experience in dangerous places
  • Working with vulnerable children
  • Gender Equity Disability Inclusion approaches

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Master's preferred)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in psychological support/MHPSS
  • Experience with children, GBV survivors, or displaced populations
  • French language proficiency
  • Understanding of Protection, PE, GBV, and PSEA standards
  • Knowledge of humanitarian principles and human rights

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Local Applicants Only

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