Staff Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Delegate

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What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Being a humanitarian worker is a rewarding activity, and ICRC staff have chosen to work for this Institution because they feel highly motivated by the purpose of what they do. Humanitarian workers live and work in physically and psychologically difficult conditions. They are in close contact with victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and may themselves face life-threatening situations. ICRC acknowledges the internal workplace psychosocial risk factors as well and has committed to protecting and promoting the mental health of the staff globally through the promotion of occupational well-being and the prevention and response to psychological distress disorders.

As a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for staff, you intervene at five levels:

  1. Organizational setting
  2. Psychosocial interventions for the community of colleagues
  3. Basic psychological support
  4. Advanced support; and access to specialized services.
  5. You also work closely with Management to promote staff well-being.

Your role

  • Lead the implementation of MHPSS aspects of the Staff health strategy as part of the Staff Health team
  • Improve the access to mental health care by developing or reinforcing external networks and directly providing initial clinical support to ICRC employees (resident or mobile contract)
  • Crisis management preparedness and response
  • Assess and propose interventions to reduce psychosocial hazards and improve psychosocial well-being
  • Design, adapt and deliver MHPSS health promotion and prevention interventions at the individual, group, managerial and organizational level
  • Capacity building and support to medical staff health teams to increase their capacity in terms of MHPSS

Your profile: Education and experience

  • Master’s degree in clinical psychology
  • Studies in Occupational Health, Public Health, and/or Organizational Psychology is an asset
  • Valid license to practice
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in clinical psychology
  • Additional international and humanitarian field experience in 2 different countries
  • Very good command of English (Minimum B2 level, written and spoken)
  • Very good command of one of the following languages (Minimum B2 level, written and spoken): French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian
  • Experience in capacity building, health promotion, team management, project management, and implementing MHPSS systems within an organization

Our operational & field constraints

  • In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign international personnel to a country of which they are nationals.
  • Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field.
  • Candidates must possess an international driving license (for manual transmission vehicles).
  • Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e., no spouse, partner, children, or dependents) for between 6 to 24 months of seniority with ICRC without the guarantee that a family posting mission will be offered after this waiting period.

Our offer

  • Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
  • Strong technical and peers support within a multidisciplinary team
  • ICRC staff integration course and opportunities for further in-house training
  • A competitive employment package with attractive social benefits: a salary paid on thirteen months, a pension plan, medical and accident coverage, etc.
  • An open-ended contract with a minimum assignment of 6 months up to 18 months
  • After 6 months of deployment and depending on the context, the possibility of bringing a partner/spouse and children under 20 years of age on assignment
  • Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
  • Annual paid leave: 20–27.5 days
  • All assignments are categorized into four levels of hardship, some of which are compensated with financial incentives and extra leave
  • Accommodation provided and paid by ICRC

How to join?

Ready to apply?

You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter, copies of your diplomas and certifications, a valid license to practice, a passport, and a driving license.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: careers.icrc.org