RECRUITMENT NOTICE OF: (01) Psychologist  

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Job Title:      Psychologist
Reports to:     Protection Officer
Duty station     Buea

Main objective     •    Provide psychological support and attendance to individual protection cases identified with mental or emotional disorders, referred internally or externally
•    Conduct individual diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders to identify treatment and therapy needs
•    Ensure complementarity between psychological and physical treatment of wounded persons and survivors of gender-based violence through referral and follow-up.
•    Conduct regular mapping of available psychological and psychosocial support services available in the area of assignment.
•    Develop partnerships with humanitarian service providers for referral of and support to person with psychological distress resulting from incidents of violence.
•    Develop individual assistance plans and conduct individual and group psychological counselling sessions utilizing specialized techniques
•    Document progress on cases, maintaining strict consent and confidentiality protocols, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
•    Facilitate internal trainings to protection staffs on the provision of psychological first aid and basic psychosocial counselling as part of their case management routine
•    Facilitate trainings for internal protection staffs and members of community committees on psychological and psychosocial first aid (PFA)
•    Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group
activities
•    Work in close collaboration with technical staffs (Project Manager, Protection Officer and GBV specialist) for the development of the project’s overall PSS component
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    •    Provide coaching and support to the field staffs in the implementation of structured PSS activities
•    Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-toknow principles
•    Support the Protection Officer in developing and/or updating protection tools and training materials in order to meet projects requirements
•    Support Project Manager/ Program Manager/Head of Base in developing required donor reports, providing relevant insights on psychological and psychosocial issues related to protection of civilians
•    Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas
•    Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings, as requested by the supervisor

Competences     •    Master Degree in Psychology or social science 
•    Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in
NGO
•    Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook)
•    Adaptability and readiness to carry out numerous field trips
•    Analytical and reporting skills
•    Respect and adherence to protection principles
•    Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Languages     English and Pidgin 
Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is an asset
 

Send your CV and Cover letter by following this link:  Psychologist   

Only CV and Cover letter send through the link mentioned will be received.  
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written test
 
Please apply no later than August 29, 2021 at 5 PM