Psychologist

Job Description

Title: Psychologist

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology/ Counseling Psychology/ Psychology with relevant professional training. 

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Clear Understanding of PSS, MHPSS, and PM+.

• Knowledge of Humanitarian Response.

• Good conceptual and practical skills in writing reports, project concept papers, and design documents for the project.

• Good knowledge and skills in project management.

• Baseline survey, Evaluation, and Monitoring process and tools.

• Good facilitation skills in Training, Seminars, and Advocacy programs.

• Experience in leading/coordinating Consortium projects.

• Deep knowledge in Structured PSS, disability inclusion, GBV/protection, and Wash sector. Experience in preparing DIP, ITT, Monitoring plans, procurement plans, Cash flow, etc.

• Chittagong/Rohingya and Bengali language skills will add value. Very Good command in English both written and verbal is essential.

• Decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.

• Competent in using MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint presentation

The Psychologist will provide technical support to the implementation of overall project activities related to psychosocial support. The Psychologist will lead the PSS activities at Camp and host the community. Take responsibility for conducting individual sessions with clients or beneficiaries who have vulnerability due to various circumstances. Work closely with the GBV response and prevention team in the ground by addressing best practices, and appropriate information. The Psychologist will prepare reports according to guidelines and work closely with the Response Team and partners within the required standards.

Project Implementation & Management:

• Design community and staff consultations on MHPSS gaps and needs and lead on MHPSS needs analysis

• Feed into project design, development, and implementation through holistic, mental health, and psychosocial support programs for children, families, and communities in line with identified priorities.

• Develop contextualize and adapt new PSS resources based on findings from community consultations including with adolescents, men, and women who are gender, age, and ability sensitive.

• Collect feedback from implementers and modify, and incorporate it into content accordingly

• Implement work plans for MHPSS, PM+ curricula, self-care modules, and approaches including review and feedback workshops for new materials, testing and piloting new content/interventions, designing training modules, and training implementers and their supervisors on MHPSS concepts, WVI approach and the content itself.

• Monitor the implementation of PSS interventions to ensure the quality, effectiveness, and relevance of interventions. Modify approaches and content on an ongoing basis

• In coordination with MEAL and response teams, ensure safe and confidential management of PSS information, including managing PSS resources as well as regular analysis of PSS trends and needs to inform programming through reports.

• Support the establishment of strong linkages between case management, and MHPSS.

Technical and Capacity building:

• Provide training and capacity building to the GBV Facilitator, PSS Volunteers, Case Management staff, and other stakeholders on: Basic supportive listening skills and psychological first aid (PFA); Signs of mental health conditions and distress; Referral mechanisms and information-sharing protocols; MHPSS, PM+ and global guidelines.

• Provide coaching and mentoring on PSS-to-PSS Volunteers and Case Management and Prevention Officers.

• Provide Capacity building training on EMAP, SRH, COC modules.

• PSS support to project staff as part of staff care

Partnership, Networking & Advocacy:

• Represent WVI at the camp MHPSS Working Group, share information and action plans with the GBV team.

• Ensure PSS interventions are informed by sector-identified priorities and integrate key messages from all sectors for a holistic approach.

• Ensure that all PSS interventions are designed in line with updated WVI GBV strategy.

• Contribute to reporting on PSS interventions whether at to donor, or inter-agency level.

• Provide relevant reports to share within World Vision and relevant stakeholder for evidence generation and advocacy.

Financial Management Budget Control and Monitoring:

• Ensure procurement and spending are aligned with the technical needs of the program.

• Track and manage project budget lines.

• Ensure timely reporting in line with the project requirements.

• Mobile bill,Medical allowance,Weekly 2 holidays,Gratuity,Insurance,Provident fund
• Festival Bonus: 1