Psychologist (Female only), April 2024

As a registered charity, founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger operates in 45+ countries. The international network of Action Against Hunger is represented in France, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, USA and India. Teams in the field combat hunger on 4 fronts: Nutrition and Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Water, Sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and Mental Health and Care Practices (MHCP).

For our MHCP department in Gambella, we are currently looking for the following professional:

Psychologist (Female only)

General Assignment:

Work Base: Nguenyyiel

Availability: As Soon As Possible

General Assignment: The MHCP HoP will be responsible for delivering and supervising the quality of mental health and care practice activities within the refugee camp.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Objective 1: To provide psychological support to beneficiaries

– To provide psychological counselling, interventions, support and engagement with caregivers/families and their children in the BFS, SC and camp community. Additionally, support the OTP teams to identify families requiring specific monitoring and look for solutions to support the team and the families, in accordance with the situation.

– Improve play sessions and stimulation of the child, support & assist with appetite testing and health education

Objective 2 : Supervise psychosocial workers and volunteers

Provide training on care practices for the team while taking into consideration the integration of CMAM

– Provide training for the various team members in relation to their activities and needs, to improve understanding and the implementation of basic care practices;

– Observe activities in the field to determine the team’s specific training requirements to improve understanding of care practices and organize the appropriate training in response (child development, psychological impact of malnutrition, communication with parents/guardians, play sessions, etc.).

Objective 3 : Contribute, with the Project Manager to the implementation of MHCP activities within the BFS, SC and local community in the camp.

– Supervise the implementation of Mental health & Care Practices:

– Provide support to the team for the implementation of MH & care practices under optimal conditions by offering advice and explanations during their activities (such as during intake evaluations, psycho-social support, group activities, awareness sessions on BF & CF, home visits, community awareness activities)

– Work with the different programme head of project and contribute to integration of activities for improved treatment and prevention (OTP, awareness raising, SFP)

Objective 4 : Monitoring & Evaluation of the Project

– Support the monitoring and evaluation processes and contribute to providing, quality data for monitoring and evaluation purposes within the specified deadlines.

Objective 5 : Respect a strict confidentiality

– Strictly respect the confidentiality of data, being the property of the project’s beneficiaries and ACF. Respect confidentiality regarding the content of clinical interviews, except when exchanging information with the psychologists in charge.

Job Requirements

Educational/Professional Background:

A degree in psychology. Relevant training and/or work experience in the field of Child Care practice (e.g. psychosocial work), familiarity with participatory methods, knowledge in child development, and nutrition issues. Minimum of 1.5 years work-related experience and NGO work experience (in the fields of early childhood development, education, gender, social work) is an asset.

Required skills:

Communication (listening and observation skills), experience in team management, project management and training aptitudes, coordination skills, ability to establish good relations with other people, organisation and activity supervision skills, capacity to manage priorities, precision, autonomy, creativity, flexibility, good knowledge of the area and local customs, knowledge of the local languages of the working areas (fluent), and English language (fluent), sense of confidentiality.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested, please send your application composed of: none returnable CV, Covering Letter with “Psychologist” written in the subject line, and two references, applicants to the following addresses:

Action Against Hunger – Gambella – Human Resources Department, Gambella and Pugnido Offices;

Deadline: Wednesday 25 September 2019 before 5:00pm

NB: Only short listed applicants will be communicatedOn and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

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Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries
6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015
35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

You can trust Action Against Hunger. Here’s why:

Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row
Listed as an “A”-rated organization by CharityWatch
We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards
Earned Guidestar's Gold Participant Seal for our commitment to transparency
Awarded the “Best in America” seal by the Independent Charities of America

What Others Are Saying

Don’t take it from us: here’s what others have to say of our work:

“Action Against Hunger is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

“I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the early 1990s and have often been impressed by the work of Action Against Hunger. They are among the first to respond when tragedies unfold, and they work to ensure that communities have a fighting chance to get back on their feet... The nightly news can often seem overwhelming, but it’s important to remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty, and along with groups like Action Against Hunger, you can become part of the solution.”

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For our MHCP department in Gambella, we are currently looking for the following professional:

Psychologist (Female only)

General Assignment:

Work Base: Nguenyyiel

Availability: As Soon As Possible

General Assignment: The MHCP HoP will be responsible for delivering and supervising the quality of mental health and care practice activities within the refugee camp.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Objective 1: To provide psychological support to beneficiaries

- To provide psychological counselling, interventions, support and engagement with caregivers/families and their children in the BFS, SC and camp community. Additionally, support the OTP teams to identify families requiring specific monitoring and look for solutions to support the team and the families, in accordance with the situation.

- Improve play sessions and stimulation of the child, support & assist with appetite testing and health education

Objective 2 : Supervise psychosocial workers and volunteers

Provide training on care practices for the team while taking into consideration the integration of CMAM

- Provide training for the various team members in relation to their activities and needs, to improve understanding and the implementation of basic care practices;

- Observe activities in the field to determine the team's specific training requirements to improve understanding of care practices and organize the appropriate training in response (child development, psychological impact of malnutrition, communication with parents/guardians, play sessions, etc.).

Objective 3 : Contribute, with the Project Manager to the implementation of MHCP activities within the BFS, SC and local community in the camp.

- Supervise the implementation of Mental health & Care Practices:

- Provide support to the team for the implementation of MH & care practices under optimal conditions by offering advice and explanations during their activities (such as during intake evaluations, psycho-social support, group activities, awareness sessions on BF & CF, home visits, community awareness activities)

- Work with the different programme head of project and contribute to integration of activities for improved treatment and prevention (OTP, awareness raising, SFP)

Objective 4 : Monitoring & Evaluation of the Project

- Support the monitoring and evaluation processes and contribute to providing, quality data for monitoring and evaluation purposes within the specified deadlines.

Objective 5 : Respect a strict confidentiality

- Strictly respect the confidentiality of data, being the property of the project’s beneficiaries and ACF. Respect confidentiality regarding the content of clinical interviews, except when exchanging information with the psychologists in charge.

Job Requirements

Educational/Professional Background:

A degree in psychology. Relevant training and/or work experience in the field of Child Care practice (e.g. psychosocial work), familiarity with participatory methods, knowledge in child development, and nutrition issues. Minimum of 1.5 years work-related experience and NGO work experience (in the fields of early childhood development, education, gender, social work) is an asset.

Required skills:

Communication (listening and observation skills), experience in team management, project management and training aptitudes, coordination skills, ability to establish good relations with other people, organisation and activity supervision skills, capacity to manage priorities, precision, autonomy, creativity, flexibility, good knowledge of the area and local customs, knowledge of the local languages of the working areas (fluent), and English language (fluent), sense of confidentiality.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Action Against Hunger – Gambella – Human Resources Department, Gambella and Pugnido Offices;

Deadline: Wednesday 25 September 2019 before 5:00pm

NB: Only short listed applicants will be communicatedOn and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

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