Psychologist in Handicap international

 PSYCHOLOGIST  

COUNTRY:  Ukraine 

REPORTS TO:   Health Project Supervisor 

LOCATION:  Dnipro 

GENERAL MISSION 

 The psychologist will be part of the Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS) response, under the Health team of HI. HI implements MHPSS activities at community level for displaced, potential returnees and community representatives (including helpers) and addressing the most acute needs of the vulnerable conflict-affected population in Ukraine through the delivery of an inclusive, timely and multi-sectorial humanitarian assistance.  

Core activities include individual MHPSS sessions, group MHPSS awareness sessions, psychoeducation and information sessions, training (e.g. PFA). 

 MISSIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES 

 1.  Identification and assessment of needs: 

•  Conduct/participate in MHPSS needs assessments consistent with HI MHPSS SOP, IASC and WHO MHPSS Needs Assessment guidelines; 

• Support in the identification of the communities and MHPSS needs and make recommendations for the provision of appropriate support activities in priority locations; 

• In collaboration with other HI internal departments, participates in the referrals’ pathway of affecter population both internally and externally; 

• Continue to monitor referred cases status to the protection team of HI. 

 2. MHPSS activities: 

•  Organize, prepare and facilitate all MHPSS activities and be sure they are adapted to specific needs and abilities of each beneficiary, group and respect MHPSS SoP and standards; 

• Conduct individual counselling sessions; 

• Animate MHPSS group activities; 

• Organize and conduct trainings in MHPSS 

 3. Capacity building and activities’ improvement: 

•  Attend the relevant trainings/courses proposed to gain better knowledge and understanding in relation to current role (safeguarding, how to provide services, etc.); 

• Attend weekly individual and group supervision leaded by HI MHPSS team 

• Participate in Program meetings and share relevant inputs (general program meeting, general site meeting, Health/MHPSS team meeting). 

• Work closely with MHPSS team members as PSS workers, MHPSS Technical officers and specialist 

• Collaborate with Rehabilitation team to implement a comprehensive approach 

 4. Monitoring and reporting: 

•  Collects and archives data on MHPSS activities using specific tools (e.g. SurveyCTO) 

• Conduct pre and post tests 

• Update database for individual sessions on a weekly basis 

• Update database for groups sessions and trainings in link with PSS workers on a weekly basis 

• Prepare, write narrative reporting on activities and share a constructive analysis of them in a timely manner 

 5. Contribution to HI's technical impact (within their area of expertise): 

•  Contribute to the impact of HI expertise : may represent HI's technical expertise in MHPSS within relevant local networks and support the coordination of MHPSS services with affected communities;  

• Provides support in identifying appropriate capacities and entry points at sectoral, cross-sectoral, national and local levels (humanitarian coordination mechanisms, government/state actors, civil society actors, etc.) to facilitate reliable, useful and supportive strategies, programs and data analysis in MHPSS.  

    

6. Contribute to other activities as requested by the Health Project Manager or Health Project Supervisor 

 PROFILE SOUGHT 

Qualification(s): 

• Bachelor degree and/or master degree in psychology (

   Clinical preferred)

 Experience: 

• At least one year experience working with NGOs; 

• General MHPSS experience from 3 years; 

• Important assured experience in individual counselling 

• Experience in group activities’ animation and training  

• Experience of working in emergency and crisis contexts in multidisciplinary team; 

• Experience with people with disabilities; 

• One year of experience in a similar role will be given priority 

Skills:

• Knowledge of vulnerability, disability and intersectionality of needs; 

• Ability to establish community relationship; 

• Strong humanitarian commitment, sense of responsibility and respect for the confidentiality of beneficiaries data;  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure; 

• Maintain emotional stability when dealing with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors; 

• Excellent reporting skills (written and oral communication); 

• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 

• Language knowledge: Ukrainian and Russian 

• Experience in disability rights advocacy 

• Experience with database and surveyCTO 

• English is always a plus 

Personal qualities:

• Empathy, active listening, patience, adaptability, flexibility; 

• Communication skills; 

• Problem solving skills; 

• Ability to work with multi-sectoral approach; 

• Cultural sensitivity; 

• Teamwork 

 COMMITMENTS 

•  Compliance with institutional policies: Child Protection Policy, PEASH Policy, Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, Disability, Gender, Age Policy, and Code of Conduct; 

• Compliance with the rules of procedure; 

• Respect for the safety rules defined in the Safety Plan. General safety is linked to the behavior of each individual. The behavior of each individual has an impact on the safety of all; 

• Report all relevant security information to the project security manager and inform immediately of security incidents involving our organization; 

• Attendance / Punctuality; 

• Availability: the technician may be required to travel outside his/her place of residence for extended periods of time, or to carry out activities or assignments during weekends and public holidays; 

• Total discretion regarding the functioning of the organization and its members 

• Show professional ethics and adopt respectful human rights behavior.   

• Respect beneficiaries’ privacy and confidentiality. 

 The tasks and responsibilities of the Psychologist described in this job description are not exhaustive and may change according to the needs of the project. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits Package:

• 30 calendar days for annual leaves 
• 12 days of internal wellbeing paid leaves annually(pro-rata)
• Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
• Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
• Relocation package might be granted for the managerial positions and key positions if needed 
• Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)

By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on "Child Protection", "Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption", "Disability, Gender and Age" and "Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct. 

ПСИХОЛОГ 

КРАЇНА:  Україна 

ПІДПОРЯДКУВАННЯ:   Супервайзер проєкту фізичного та психічного здоров’я 

ЛОКАЦІЯ:  Дніпро 

ЗАГАЛЬНІ ОБОВ’ЯЗКИ 

Психолог буде працювати у складі кthe Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPS) team in the physical and mental health project of Handicap International (NI). HI conducts community-level CPR activities for internally displaced people, people who are potentially planning to return to their place of permanent residence, and community representatives (including facilitators), addressing the most pressing needs of the most vulnerable sections of the affected population in Ukraine through the provision of inclusive, timely and multi-sectoral humanitarian aid.  

The main types of activities include: conducting individual PZPSP sessions, group familiarization sessions, psychoeducation and information sessions, trainings (e.g. PPD ). 

TASK/SCOPE OF COMPETENCE 

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• Conduct/participate in determining needs in accordance with "Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP) from PZPSP" and "Guidelines for carrying out needs assessment" of the Interdepartmental Standing Committee and WHO; 

 

• Together with other internal departments of the organization, participate in redirecting the needs of the affected population both within the organization and to external partners.  

• Continue tracking the status of referrals together with the social protection project team. 

2. Activities from the PZPSP:

• Engage in the organization, preparation and facilitation of activities with PZPSP and ensure their adaptation to the specific needs and capabilities of each group of beneficiaries, working in accordance with the standards of the organization and "Standard Operating procedures (SOP) with PZPSP"; 

• Conduct individual consultations; 

• Conduct group activities with PZPSP; 

 

3. Development of potential and improvement of activity:  

• Attend appropriate trainings/courses to improve knowledge and understanding of your current role (anti-abuse policy, proper support training, etc.);

• Attend weekly individual and group supervisions conducted by the EDPS team at HI;

• Participate in program meetings and share relevant information (general program meetings, general region meetings, Mental and Physical Health project team meetings, as well as PZPSP team meetings).

• Work closely with members of the HCSP team consisting of psychosocial workers, a technical specialist and a HCSP specialist.

• Collaborate with the functional and physical rehabilitation team to implement a comprehensive approach to assisting beneficiaries.

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• Perform collection and archiving of activity data from the PPSPS using special tools (eg SurveyCTO) 

• Conduct pre-tests and post-tests with beneficiaries. 

• Update database for individual sessions weekly.

• Update weekly database for group sessions and training with psychosocial workers. 

• Prepare descriptive reports on the activities carried out in a timely manner and share a constructive analysis of the activities. 

   

5. Supporting technical activities HI< span style="font-weight: bold"> (in his field of competence):  

• Participate in HI technical activities: if necessary, the employee can act as HI's technical representative in the field of HCSP in local communities, facilitate the coordination of HCSP services for affected communities;

• Participate in determining community opportunities and humanitarian access at the sectoral, multi-sectoral, national and local levels (h(e.g. humanitarian coordination mechanisms, state/government workers, civil society representatives, etc.) to implement reliable, useful and supportive strategies, programs and perform data analysis in the area of ​​PWSP. 

6. Support other activities as requested by the physical and mental health project manager or supervisor' I. 

QUESTIONNAIRE DATA

Qualification() decoration: underline; font-weight: bold">): 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology (

  Degree in clinical psychology preferred)

Work experience:

• At least one year of work experience in an NGO; 

 

• Significant proven experience in individual counseling

• Experience in conducting trainings and group sessions

• Experience work in the context of emergency and crisis situations as part of a multidisciplinary team; 

• Experience working with people with disabilities; 

• One ​​year of experience in a similar position will be an added advantage. 

Skills:

• Knowledge of topics of vulnerability, disability and multi-sectoral nature of needs; 

• Ability to establish relations with communities; 

• Loyalty to humanitarian principles, responsibility and respect for the confidentiality of personal data of beneficiaries;  

• Developed organizational skills and the ability to work in an intensive mode; 

• The ability to maintain emotional stability when working with human suffering, in emergency situations and under the influence of other stressful factors; 

• Flawless reporting skills (written and oral communication skills); 

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 

• Knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian

• Experience in protecting the rights of people with disabilities

Experience with databases and SurveyCTO

• Knowledge of English is an advantage

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Personal qualities:

• Empathy, skill active listening, patience, flexibility and adaptability; 

• Developed communication skills; 

• Developed problem-solving skills; 

• Ability to work in a multi-sectoral approach; 

• Sensitivity to the peculiarities of other cultures; 

• Ability to work in a team

ZOBOV'WRITING

• Work in accordance with the institutional policies of: "Social protection of the child"; "Protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment"; "Combating fraud, bribery and corruption"; "Disability, gender and age"; "HI Code of Conduct". 

• Work in accordance with rules and procedures; 

• Enforce safety rules according to the Safety Plan. The behavior of each individual employee will affect the safety of all employees in general; 

• Communicate all relevant information regarding the security situation to the security manager and immediately report all security incidents associated with the organization; 

• Punctuality / presence at the workplace; 

, or in carrying out activities and performing official tasks during weekends and public holidays; 

• Be careful with information about the internal functioning of the organization and its employees; 

• Observe professional ethics, respect human rights;  

• Respect the privacy of beneficiaries, keep data confidential; 

 

TERMS OF WORK

Contract:Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-term

Employment type:Full employment

Advantages:

• 30 calendar days of annual leave
• 12 days of annual paid wellness leave (proportionate to time worked)
• Health insurance for HI employees and one family member (supplement paid by HI)
• Individual psychological counseling for HI employees
• A relocation package can be provided for management and key positions if necessary
• Appropriate support measures for a person with a disability (as per needs)

OPTIONS

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

All interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other characteristics, are encouraged to apply for the position.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please let us know the necessary details.

Handicap International has transparent institutional policies on Child Protection, Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Disability, Gender and Age and Protecting Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. They are binding on all employees who are required to respect, uphold and promote these policies and sign the HI Code of Conduct.

By submitting a resume, the applicant consents to the processing of his personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).