Project Officer (Psychologist)

Job Description

Title: Project Officer (Psychologist)

Company Name: Qatar Charity

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 27 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Clinical Psychology.

• Professional certification or license to practice is preferred.

• Specialized training in MHPSS, trauma-informed care, or counseling is an advantage.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 27 years

EXPIRIENCE: • Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health or psychosocial support services.

• Experience in humanitarian or emergency settings is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with refugees or vulnerable populations is an asset.

SKILLS: • Strong counseling and psychological assessment skills.

• Knowledge of MHPSS approaches and trauma-informed care.

• Ability to handle sensitive cases with confidentiality and professionalism.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in challenging environments.

• Cultural sensitivity and community engagement skills.

• Documentation and reporting skills.

JOB TITLE: Project Officer (Psychologist)

CLASSIFIATION GRID: Grade 4

DEPARTMENT: Programme Relief

POST HOLDER:

WORK BASE: Qatar Charity Bangladesh Office

WORK AREA: Cox’s Bazar – Teknaf , Bangladesh

Reporting To: Hierarchical: Project Officer - Relief Coordination (Anas Abulaban)

Functional: Cox’s bazar project officer (Hamidul Islam)

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Officer (Psychologist) is responsible for providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to individuals and communities affected by displacement and humanitarian crises. The role includes conducting psychological assessments, delivering counseling services, managing mental health conditions, and supporting community-based psychosocial interventions. The Psychologist contributes to improving emotional well-being, resilience, and protection of vulnerable populations, while ensuring services are delivered in a culturally sensitive and ethical manner.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Objective 1: Provide psychological assessment and counseling services.

• Conduct psychological assessments and identify mental health conditions.

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to patients.

• Develop tailored care plans based on individual needs.

• Support management of common mental health conditions (stress, anxiety, depression, trauma).

Objective 2: Deliver community-based psychosocial support (MHPSS).

• Facilitate group support sessions and psychosocial activities.

• Provide psychological first aid (PFA) when required.

• Support community outreach activities related to mental health awareness.

• Promote positive coping mechanisms and resilience within the community.

Objective 3: Identify and refer complex cases.

• Identify severe or high-risk cases requiring specialized care.

• Refer patients to appropriate mental health or protection services.

• Coordinate with healthcare providers for integrated case management.

• Follow up on referred cases to ensure continuity of care.

Objective 4: Integrate MHPSS into primary healthcare services.

• Coordinate with medical teams to ensure holistic patient care.

• Support capacity building of health staff on basic psychosocial support.

• Provide guidance on psychological aspects of patient management.

• Promote integration of mental health into routine healthcare services.

Objective 5: Support documentation and reporting.

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

• Document counseling sessions and case management details.

• Prepare regular reports on MHPSS activities and outcomes.

• Support data collection for monitoring and evaluation.

Objective 6: Promote mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

• Conduct awareness sessions on mental health and well-being.

• Address stigma and misconceptions around mental health.

• Provide psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups.

• Encourage help-seeking behavior within the community.

Objective 7: To ensure employees adhere to ethical standards, organizational policies, and legal requirements while always maintaining integrity and professional conduct.

• The Employee undertakes to use the Association's technological devices, software, and systems for professional purposes only.

• The employee hereby acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with all applicable organizational policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, PSEA Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Fraud Prevention Policy and the Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action.

• The staff obliges to immediately report any violations of the associations policies or Bangladesh Law that was discovered during their work including illegal activities, or breech of work ethics.

• The employee is prohibited from engaging in any behaviour that continues harassment or discrimination against any of their colleagues. Partners, stakeholders, etc.

• Staff must agree that giving or receiving any gift, money, or benefit that is illegal or dishonest—directly or indirectly—is not allowed

• The Employee undertakes that, throughout their employment with Qatar Charity, they shall not engage in any form of bribery or corruption, whether directly or indirectly, and shall comply with all applicable anti-corruption laws of the country and organizational policies.

Objective 8: Ensure the implementation of Qatar Charity’s safeguarding standards, including PSEA and GBV prevention, across all project activities to maintain a safe and accountable environment.

• Implement and monitor safeguarding measures, ensuring compliance with Qatar Charity’s PSEA and GBV policies throughout the project lifecycle.

• Abide by QC’s Child Protection and Safeguarding related policies to keep children and young people safe and to respond to concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing.

• Establish and maintain confidential, accessible reporting channels for safeguarding concerns and ensure timely response and escalation.

• Collaborate with HR and relevant departments to integrate safeguarding into field activities.

• Ensure risk assessments include safeguarding considerations and mitigation strategies for all project activities.