Psychologist (International Humanitarian Register)
Core
Assess, implement, and manage Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programmes for individuals and communities impacted by disasters, armed conflicts, and violence.
Role type
Senior IC clinical psychologist (humanitarian)
Builds
MHPSS interventions, child protection frameworks, and sexual and gender-based violence response programs
Domain
Humanitarian aid / International development / Mental health
Required skills
Clinical psychology, MHPSS program design, psychosocial debriefing, child protection, sexual and gender-based violence response, training and capacity building, volunteer supervision, cultural adaptation, crisis decision-making
Preferred skills
Experience in low-income countries, manual driving, digital literacy
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Assess mental health needs and risks in conflict/disaster zones; design and adapt MHPSS interventions; facilitate individual and group psychosocial debriefing; provide technical guidance and training to stakeholders; mentor and supervise staff and volunteers; develop Training of Trainer initiatives; adapt programs to local cultural and socio-political contexts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC