Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (Psychologist) - Lviv
Join the ICRC as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (Psychologist) in Lviv, providing support to those affected by violence and conflict.
Overview
Join the ICRC as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (Psychologist) in Lviv, providing support to those affected by violence and conflict.
You have:
- Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
- University degree in psychology or clinical psychology and/or Qualification in an evidence based psychological approach
- License to practice with documentation confirming membership in a national association
- A minimum of 3 years of overall professional experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in MHPSS programmes preferably in international or local humanitarian organizations
- Proven experience and strong expertise in delivering individual and group psychological/psychosocial support to beneficiaries
- Experience working with people affected by violence, families with missing relatives and with weapon wounded patients in hospital settings is an asset
- Excellent clinical assessment skills, including conducting risk assessments with professionalism and sensitivity
- Proven experience in developing and conducting trainings and providing supervision in close coordination with partners and stakeholders
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychological interventions at Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the MHPSS pyramid, including clinical, psychosocial, and community-based approaches
- Strong ability to establish effective communication with stakeholders, including beneficiaries and operational partners
- Understanding of Ukraine’s current political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics
- Ability to travel within the geographical area of responsibility
- Professional fluency (written and spoken) in English and Ukrainian
- Computer literate, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment
Contract
This is a Fixed Term contract. More about Fixed Term contracts.
WHAT WE DO
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Over 900 team members work across the county in various professional fields.
ABOUT THE JOB
The ICRC Health Unit seeks a competent Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Field Officer to join our team in Lviv. The MHPSS Field Officer (Psychologist) is responsible for implementing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities in close collaboration with the relevant manager/supervisor. The role includes providing direct psychological and psychosocial support to individuals affected by armed conflict and/or other situations of violence, with a particular focus on individuals who have missing family members.
Start date: as soon as possible
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement, and follow up on MHPSS activities at local and national level
- Implement MHPSS activities directly through individual consultations and group support meetings mainly for families whose relative is missing
- Create and maintain direct links with MHPSS programme beneficiaries. Organize referral and follow up of cases as required
- Set up and use culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure regular data collection
- Develop and maintain contacts with external stakeholders, according to the MHPSS strategy
- Translate and ensure context-appropriate material for training and clinical supervision
- Train and supervise MHPSS staff from other organizations/partners/teams as per the programme strategy
- Maintain regular communication with his/her supervisor, providing data and programme updates
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
- Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary between UAH 60,000 and 88,000 (gross) before taxation
- Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
- Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
- 20 working days of annual paid leave
- Convenient office location in the city center
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, health status, background, or any other personal characteristics. Our selection process is based solely on professional competencies and is designed to ensure transparency and equal opportunities for all candidates, including persons with disabilities.
If you require support or adjustments during the selection process, please let us know in advance. All requests will be treated confidentially and considered within our capacity.
For more information: http://www.icrc.org/.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Field Officer in the Health Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:
- Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
- University degree in psychology or clinical psychology and/or Qualification in an evidence based psychological approach
- License to practice with documentation confirming membership in a national association.
- A minimum of 3 years of overall professional experience, with minimum 2 years of experience in MHPSS programmes preferably in international or local humanitarian organizations
- Proven experience and strong expertise in delivering individual and group psychological / psychosocial support to beneficiaries
- Experience working with people affected by violence, families with missing relatives and with weapon wounded patients in hospital settings is an asset
- Excellent clinical assessment skills, including conducting risk assessments with professionalism and sensitivity
- Proven experience in developing and conducting trainings and providing supervision in close coordination with partners and stakeholders
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychological interventions at Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the MHPSS pyramid, including clinical, psychosocial, and community-based approaches, as well as other relevant methods. Practical understanding of their application in humanitarian contexts and within Ukraine’s mental health system
- Strong ability to establish effective communication with stakeholders, including beneficiaries and operational partners
- Understanding of Ukraine’s current political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics
- Ability to travel within the geographical area of responsibility
- Professional fluency (written and spoken) in English and Ukrainian
- Computer literate, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment
INTERESTED? YES? THEN APPLY!
To apply, please complete and submit the compulsory ICRC application form. Kindly note that your application will only be considered if it is submitted through the HRspace recruitment module.
To apply on the platform, please locate the "Apply now" button in the top right-hand corner of the vacancy announcement and complete the application form.
Your candidacy will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC application form
Application deadline: 02 August 2026
Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process.
The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you provided direct psychological support to someone in crisis? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in providing urgent support during critical times. | Share a specific example demonstrating your actions and the outcomes. |
| How do you handle sensitive topics with beneficiaries who may be distressed? | This question evaluates your communication skills and empathy in a volatile environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ when developing MHPSS programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenging situation you've faced while training others. How did you resolve it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a risk assessment you conducted? What factors did you consider? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working within humanitarian contexts. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure cultural appropriateness in your MHPSS interventions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work with communities affected by violence? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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