Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant (multiple positions)

Consultant Medical & Health

Overview

Provide psychosocial support to witnesses in investigations.

You have:

• Advanced University Degree in Psychology is required.
• A first-level university degree in psychology in combination with at least two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in psychological assessment and support with vulnerable groups is required.
• Experience in mental health and psychosocial support, particularly in trauma and crisis intervention is required.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including survivors of SGBV, children, and persons with disabilities is required.
• Experience with victims and refugees from the Rohingya population is desirable.
• Experience in liaising with external service providers is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Confidence in oral Rohingya, Burmese or other Myanmar languages is desirable.

Contract

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Result of Service

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant will contribute to the effective integration of psychosocial support and assessment within the witness protection and support framework before, during and after witness interviews. The expected results include: - Comprehensive psychosocial assessments conducted - Psychosocial support provided for witnesses - Comprehensive report for each witness assessed and supported.

Work Location

Remotely

Expected duration

Up to a maximum of 110 working days through 31 December 2025 according to the 2025 mission plan, subject to the relevant authorities approving the mission dates. Tentative schedule is: - 45 days in April-June 2025 - 55 days in September-November 2025 - 10 days during other throughout 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar ("Mechanism") was established by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 39/2, adopted on 27 September 2018, to investigate serious international crimes (i.e., crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide) and other violations of international law. The creation of the Mechanism was welcomed by the General Assembly in its resolution 73/264, adopted on 22 December 2018. Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Witness Support Officer or Associate Witness Support Officer, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant will facilitate and provide psychosocial and other assistance to witnesses during their interactions with the Mechanism. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: - Conduct individual psychosocial assessments of witnesses, victims, and other persons engaged in the investigation process, identifying mental health, physical health and social conditions. - Provide psychological support sessions for the witnesses, victims, and other persons engaged by the Mechanism. - Facilitate referrals to professionals, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and trauma counselors. - Identify and address psychosocial risks that may affect witness cooperation, safety, and overall well-being before, during and after interviews. - Advise investigative teams on the use of safe, ethical, and survivor-centered approaches for engaging with witnesses, particularly vulnerable witnesses. - Collaborate closely with other members of the Mechanism’s Witness Protection and Support Team to provide support-related recommendations and inform them of witnesses’ practical needs during the investigation process. - Engage in interdisciplinary coordination, working alongside investigators, legal professionals, and protection officers to integrate psychosocial considerations into the broader witness protection and support framework. - Facilitate connections with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and social service organizations, helping witnesses navigate available resources and overcome potential barriers to support. - Draft reports on psychosocial aspects of witness protection and support and share these reports with the Mechanism’s Witness Support Officer and Associate Witness Support Officer.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University Degree in Psychology (Clinical or Forensic psychology or related field) is required. A first-level university degree of the above in combination of at least two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of two years of professional experience in psychological assessment and support with vulnerable groups, such as victims of serious crimes and highly traumatized individuals, is required. Experience in mental health and psychosocial support, particularly in trauma, crisis intervention, and resilience-building is required. Experience working with vulnerable populations, including survivors of SGBV, children, and persons with disabilities is required. Experience with victims and refugees from the Rohingya population is desirable. Experience in liaising with external service providers, ensuring smooth referral processes and access to appropriate care is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Confidence in oral Rohingya, Burmese or other Myanmar languages is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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