Psychologist

Job Description

Title: Psychologist

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 45000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

Master degree in Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/ Psychology with relevant professional training.

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

• Only Female

• Clear Understanding on PSS, MHPSS, PM+.

• Knowledge on Humanitarian Response.

• Good conceptual and practical skill to write reports, project concept paper and design documents of the project.

• Good knowledge and skills on project management.

• Baseline survey, Evaluation and Monitoring process and tools.

• Good facilitation skill of Training, Seminar and Advocacy programs.

• Experience to lead/coordinate Consortium projects.

• Deep knowledge in Structured PSS, disability inclusion, GBV/protection and Wash sector.

• Experience in preparing DIP, ITT, Monitoring plan, procurement plan, 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.

• Ability to work under stressful condition and adaptive to local culture and situation.

• Minimum of 3 years working experiences in the relevant field as Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist/ counselling Psychologist 

• Must be able to do multiple tasks and willingness to travel in various locations of BRCR as required

Position Purpose:

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 community. Take responsibility to conduct individual session with client or beneficiaries who have vulnerability due to various circumstances. Work closely with CP and GBV response and prevention team in the ground by addressing best practices, and appropriate information.

The Psychologist will prepare report according to guideline and work closely with Response and Prevention Team, Partners within the required standards.

 Key Responsibilities:

• 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 programmes 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 that are gender, age and ability sensitive.

• Collect feedback from implementers and modify, incorporate 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 quality, effectiveness and relevance of interventions. Modify approaches and content on an on-going 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 programing though report.

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

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

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

• Ensure that all PSS intervention is designed in line with WVI GBV strategy

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

• Provide training and capacity building to GBV Facilitator, PSS Volunteers, GBV 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, mentoring on PSS Volunteers and Case Management Assistant, GBV Assistant.

• PSS support to project staffs as part of staff care

• Prepare sub project proposals, purchase requests and relevant documents in advance to facilitate implementation of planned activities.

• Track and manage project budget lines assigned

• Checking, storage of all documents such as master role, approvals etc.

•  Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to World Vision’s Core Values in the approach to work and relationships.

• Collaboration with different key working groups and have exposure visit.

• Learning and sharing capacity

• Work and Life balance

• Personal and professional development goal consistent with WV Response strategic goal.

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