Psychologist in Terre des hommes Ukraine

Psychologist

Terre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic and competent "Psychologist" to join our team in Kharkiv to support the implementation projects of the organization. If you are looking for meaningful work that will make a lasting impact on children's lives, we want to meet you.

Start date: coming soon

Contract:10 months(with the possibility of extension)

Probationary period: 3 months

Salary:competitive salary, private medical insurance and life insurance against accidents

Location:the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine (with the possibility of moving between other offices)

Application deadline: recruitment will continue until the position is filled

< strong>WHAT WE DO IN EUROPE AND UKRAINE

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is a leading Swiss organization for helping children. Since 1960, Tdh has been helping to build a better future for children and young people, especially those most at risk, by offering innovative and sustainable solutions. Working in more than 30 countries, Tdh, together with its own teams and/or local and international partners, develops and implements projects on the ground that significantly improve the daily lives of more than four million children and members of their communities each year. The focus is on maternal and child health, migration and access to justice for children. 

In Europe, Tdh strives to ensure the full realization of children's rights on an equal basis and without discrimination. We work in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary and Greece, and together with our partners we reach children in 14 other European countries. 

Tdh has been working in Ukraine through partnerships since 2009, and legally opened its offices in 2014. Since 2015, Tdh has been providing a variety of services to children, youth and their families in conflict-affected territory, with a particular focus on psychosocial support.

For more information, please visit https:// www.tdh.org, https://tdh-ukraine.org, www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/

Position description

The psychologist supports interaction TDH in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) at all stages of unaccompanied minor case management, assessment, planning, implementation, follow-up and review. Provide technical advice to the MHPSS, as well as develop and implement targeted and non-targeted PSS measures that meet the identified needs of unaccompanied children crossing the border from Ukraine.

The psychologist works closely with other mental health support entities and psychosocial support, including local authorities, to map and, where necessary, update referral pathways, support and strengthen existing interventions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Support MHPSS in assessing target group needs.
• Mapping and identifying external mental health and PSS services for targeted referrals.
• Develops appropriate MHPSS response and engagement strategies for MHPSS service delivery .

Direct service provision

• Informing social workers about appropriate referral pathways for MHPSS cases.
• Support training and mentoring of carers, health workers and interpreters to deliver non-specialized PSS activities.
• Deliver individual and group PSS activities that meet identified needs and incorporate appropriate mental health approaches and models I (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic, person-centered approach, systemic approach, etc.) for unaccompanied children; including psychoeducation and mental health awareness.
• Control over compliance with international human rights and Ukrainian legislation.
• Control over activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures Tdh and documentation requirements, adhere to core principles of the MHPSS Interagency Standing Committee Guidelines (eg, Do No Harm, multi-level support, privacy and data protection, coordination, etc.).
• Support social workers in case management activities as needed (eg during assessment, case planning, referral, follow-up, case conferences, etc.).
• Accompany members of the task force to government services and external actors as needed.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure timely submission of accurate reports and data in compliance with data protection and confidentiality protocols.
• Ensure timely delivery of weekly plans and reports to Line Manager and Technical Lead.

Requirements:

Education / Qualification:higher psychological education. Knowledge of PFA and/or assisting organizational staff would be an advantage. Good knowledge of local MHPSS child care legislation and local and national referral pathways. 

Work experience:minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position in the industry. Previous experience working with children will be an advantage. Previous work experience in public organizations is desirable. A proven track record and experience working in emergency situations will be an advantage. 

Language knowledge:fluency in the Ukrainian language (oral and written); knowledge of English will be an advantage;

IT knowledge:good knowledge of IT(Microsoft Office, Internet). 

Psychologist 

Terre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic , and organized Psychologist, to join its team in Kharkiv, Ukraine, to support in the implementation of its projects. If you are looking for a meaningful job that will make a lasting impact on the lives of children, we want to meet you. 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Contract: 10 months (with possibility of extension), local, full-time Employment Contract.

Probation  period : 3 months

Remuneration package:  Attractive salary, private health insurance and life insurance against accidents

Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine (with the possibility of relocation between local offices)

Deadline for applications Recruitment will be ongoing until position is occupied 

WHAT WE DO, IN EUROPE AND UKRAINE

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organisation for children’s aid. Since 1960, Tdh has helped build a better future for children and youth, especially those most exposed to risks, making an impact with innovative and sustainable solutions. Active in more than 30 countries, Tdh works with its own teams and/or local and international partners to develop and implement field projects which significantly improve the daily lives of over four million children and members of their communities every year, with a focus on mother and child health, migration, and access to justice for children. 

In Europe, Tdh strives to ensure the full realisation of children’s rights, equally and without discrimination. We are present in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, and Greece, while together with partners, we reach children in other 14 European countries. 

Tdh started operations in Ukraine in 2015 and operated until February 2022 through 2 operational offices in Mariupol and Sievierodonetsk, while maintaining a coordination/representation office in Kyiv. Following the Invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation Army, the Tdh team has relocated in Ivano Frankivsk, where it started operations for the area of West Ukraine, which is the first operational base for the response to the current humanitarian crisis. The organization is aiming to operate in the Kyiv and surrounding areas and potentially in East Ukraine. We are providing various services to children, youth and their families in the conflict affected area, with a strong focus on psychosocial support.

 For more information, please check https://www.tdh.org, https://tdh-ukraine.org, www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

The psychologist supports Tdh mental health and psychosocial support interventions (MHPSS) in all stag-es of case management activities for Unaccompanied Minors, assessment, planning, implementation, fol-low up and review, and closure of cases. They provide MHPSS technical advice, and also design and im-plement focused and non-focused PSS activities which respond to identified needs of the unaccompanied children that are crossing the border from Ukraine. 

The Psychologist works closely with other mental health and psychosocial support actors including local authorities in order to map and update as needed referral pathways, support and strengthen existing in-terventions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Design and Strategy

• Support with MHPSS needs assessments of the target population.
• Support efforts to map and identify external mental health and PSS services for referrals.
• Provides input into the design of relevant MHPSS response strategies and interventions to strengthen MHPSS service delivery.  

Direct Service Delivery

• Keep social workers informed of relevant referral pathways for MHPSS cases. 
• Support interventions to train and mentor caregivers, case workers and interpreters   to run non-specialised PSS activities. 
• Deliver individual and group PSS activities which address identified needs and incorporate appropriate mental health approaches and models (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, humanistic, person-centred approach, systemic approach, etc.) for the unaccompanied children; including but not limited to psycho-education and mental health awareness. 
• Ensure that activities are delivered in line with international human rights and Ukraine Law.
• Ensure that activities are implemented in line Tdh’s Standard Operation Procedures and documentation requirements, adhere to the fundamental principles of Interagency Standing Committee MHPSS Guidelines (e.g. Do No Harm, Multi-layered supports, confidentiality & data protection, coordination, etc.).
• Support social workers with case management activities as requested (e.g. during assessment, case planning, referral, follow up, case conferences, etc.). 
• Accompany target population members to public services and external actors if required.
• Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure the timely submission of accurate reports and data respecting data protection protocols and confidentiality.
• Ensure timely submission of weekly plans and reports to the line manager and technical supervisor.

YOUR PROFILE  

Education / Qualifications: University degree in Psychology. Ability to work under pressure and cope with challenging environments. Knowledge of PFA and / or delivering organisational staff care would be an advantage. Good knowledge of local legislation with regard to MHPSS care for children and local and national referral pathways. 

Experience:        At least 2 years’ experience in similar position in the field. Previous experience of working with children. Previous experience with an NGO is desirable. Proven track record and experience in emergencies would be an advantage. 

Languages: Fluency in Ukrainian (oral and written); knowledge of English will be an advantage;

IT Knowledges: Good IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Internet). 

Child Safeguarding Policy: 

To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy. 

GDPR compliance:

By sending your application, you agree that your personal data will be used in the recruitment process. All the documents we will request in different steps of the recruitment process will only be used for this purpose. 

All staff involved in recruitment and selection are aware that data protection rules apply, and that personal information will be treated confidentially. According to our policy, we will keep your application documents for the period of the recruitment only. 

Due to an anticipated high number of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.