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