Psychologist

Job Description

Title: Psychologist

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 28 to 40 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Psychology
• Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology

• Professional certificate on Clinical Psychology/Counseling Psychology.

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

• Age 28 to 40 years

• 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.
• Should be willing and able to travel in camp location regularly.
• Core Capabilities-
• Achieving Capabilities:    Achieving quality results and service.Practicing accountability and integrity.Communicating information effectively .
• Self-Managing Capabilities:    Demonstrating Christ-centre life and work.Learning for growth and development.Maintaining work/life balance and effectiveness 
• Thinking Capabilities: Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly.Understanding the Humanitarian Industry.Understanding World Vision’s mission and operations.Practicing innovation and creativity 
• Relational Capabilities:    Building collaborative relationships.Practicing gender and cultural diversity.Influencing individuals and groups.

• The Psychologist will provide technical support to the implementation of overall project activities related to psychological support. The Psychologist will lead the PSS activities at camp 19 and host community. Take responsibility to conduct individual session with client or beneficiaries who have vulnerability due to various circumstances. Work closely with 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 Team, Partners within the required standards.

• Lead PSS activity according to project guideline and introduce MHPSS approaches to ensure best service for the community people.

• Design community and staff consultations on MHPSS gaps and needs.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to PSS Volunteers and staffs on psychological service and self-care program.·        

• Support implementation of Response strategy activities across the project targeted aria.·        

• Collect feedback from client or beneficiaries and making sure their satisfaction though service

• 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 psychological support programme 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 implementer 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 implementer 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 programming though report.Support the establishment of strong linkages between case management, MHPSS.

• Technical and Capacity building:

• 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 to PSS Volunteers and Case Management Assistant, GBV Assistant. PSS support to project staffs 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 intervention are informed by sector identified priorities and integrate key messages from all sectors for a holistic approach.Ensure that all PSS intervention are designed in line with WVI 2023 GBV strategy.Contribute to reporting on PSS interventions whether to donor, inter-agency level

• Financial Management Budget control and Monitoring:

• Ensure procurement and spending is 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,Weekly 2 holidays,Insurance
• Festival Bonus: 1

As per the Organizational policy.