RECRUITMENT NOTICE OF: (01) Psychologist

Identification 1

Job Title:	Psychologist
Reports to:	Protection Officer
Duty station	Buea
Main objective	Provide psychological support and attendance to individual protection cases identified with mental or emotional disorders, referred internally or externally Conduct individual diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders to identify treatment and therapy needs Ensure complementarity between psychological and physical treatment of wounded persons and survivors of gender-based violence through referral and follow-up. Conduct regular mapping of available psychological and psychosocial support services available in the area of assignment. Develop partnerships with humanitarian service providers for referral of and support to person with psychological distress resulting from incidents of violence. Develop individual assistance plans and conduct individual and group psychological counselling sessions utilizing specialized techniques Document progress on cases, maintaining strict consent and confidentiality protocols, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected Facilitate internal trainings to protection staffs on the provision of psychological first aid and basic psychosocial counselling as part of their case management routine Facilitate trainings for internal protection staffs and members of community committees on psychological and psychosocial first aid (PFA) Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities Work in close collaboration with technical staffs (Project Manager, Protection Officer and GBV specialist) for the development of the project's overall PSS component Provide coaching and support to the field staffs in the implementation of structured PSS activities Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles Support the Protection Officer in developing and/or updating protection tools and training materials in order to meet projects requirements Support Project Manager/ Program Manager/Head of Base in developing required donor reports, providing relevant insights on psychological and psychosocial issues related to protection of civilians Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings, as requested by the supervisor
Competences	Master Degree in Psychology or social science Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in NGO Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook) Adaptability and readiness to carry out numerous field trips Analytical and reporting skills Respect and adherence to protection principles Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Languages	English and Pidgin Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is an asset