Traineeship in Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS)

Contract

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What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide 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

The Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS) Sub-Unit is looking for a trainee to support the development and strengthening of MHPSS field programs that will benefit populations affected by armed conflict and/or other situations of violence. This includes assisting in the harmonization of MHPSS field programs, the revision and publication of the MHPSS Guidelines, and the implementation of data collection tools.

Reports to (role)

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program Coordinator

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• To support the MHPSS Coordination team to provide support and technical advice to field operations consistent with the Plan of Action. This includes global harmonization and consolidation of programs, and development of global technical and thematic meetings.
• To facilitate the revision and publication of the Guidelines for MHPSS.
• To support the development, organization and the facilitation of MHPSS consolidation weeks for psychologists and psychiatrists, as well as support the Regional Specialists when organizing Spanish and French online regional consolidation weeks.
• To support the implementation of data collection and monitoring tools; including a project plan for the implementation of the digital platforms and tool evaluation.
• To support all communication related activities, specifically the ones related to the 10th of October, World Mental Health Day.
• To assist in developing a research agenda related to MHPSS thematics (people affected by emergencies; victims of violence, including sexual violence and children; families of missing persons; helpers; people who are hospitalised with weapon-wounds and/or physical disabilities; and people deprived of their liberty and/or former detainees).
• To support the organization of Coordination team meetings including preparing agenda, organizing materials, following up expectations and supporting the planned actions.
• To update and organize the MHPSS documents in the Health Unit database and the MHPSS Wiki with relevant ICRC documents and others and to maintain an appropriate filing system

Desired profile and skills

• Psychology background required.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Very good command of computer tools (Windows 8, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Flexible, communicative, and open-minded to cultural diversities and challenges.
• Strong strategic and creative thinking.
• Team player, very organized and results oriented.
• Sense of responsibility and ability to work autonomously.
• Additional language skills (French and Spanish an asset).
• Previous experience implementing MHPSS programs.
• Previous experience in working with victims of violence.

What we offer

7-month contract at 100%, or part time equivalent, ideally commencing in March 2022

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Lenght of assignment: 7 months
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided
• Gross monthly salary: 3723.20 CHF
• Estimated start date: 14/03/2022
• Application deadline: 21/02/2022
• Application documents required: diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport - please upload it on your profile

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome application from all qualified candidates.