Psychologist

THE ORGANIZATION 

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

The psychologist will be in charge to provide Individual counselling sessions, Group Counseling sessions, Referral of beneficiaries requiring specialized MHPSS services and their follow up with the referred organization/service and provide the Psychological First Aid (PFA).

Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Provide mental health and psychosocial care and follow up to beneficiaries

• In collaboration with Psychosocial Support Workers (PSSW) and\or Community Mobilizers, , conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate the needs and capacities of people identified with psychosocial and psychological issues using standardized assessment tools.
• Respond to internal referrals for further psychological assessment and intervention.
• In collaboration with PSSW and\or community mobilizers, provide psychological support at the individual / family level. This includes regular individual and group sessions including family sessions.
• Refer beneficiaries with specific needs of specialized psychological/psychiatric/ other support to external services and follow-up on all referrals.
• May support training internally and externally to community mobilizers, community leaders, and other actors on PFA and MHPSS services when needed under supervision of MHPSS Technical Officer
• Plan and implement community awareness activities and group discussions as directed by the project manager.

Responsibility 2: Report data on group activities, follow-up on individual / family cases and organize the daily and weekly activities

• Conduct assessments and use forms as per the CTO MHPSS reporting system.
• Participate in biweekly supervision and capacity building sessions.
• Ensure daily quantitative and qualitative reporting in line with the project’s standard operating procedures.
• Analyze and report on beneficiaries’ psychological and psychosocial status.
• Organization of the weekly plan within the   multidisciplinary team, with the support of project supervisor
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to line manager.
• Contribute to the production of case study, collect testimonies to provide evidence of intervention and input in reporting to the TO
• Any other reports to be made upon line or functional manager request

Responsibility 3: Demonstrate an ethical and professional practice to increase care quality.

• Respect and promote HI’s Policies and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, capacity building activities.
• Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specialty
• Address needs and requests in a professional way.
• Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor (reporting, etc) as they unfold
• Participate in educating other organizations and institutions on inclusion of persons with disability

• Maintain a positive image of Humanity and Inclusion at all times and in all circumstances.
• Address needs and requests in a professional way.
• Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
• Interact with children with the presence or/and permission of their parents or caregivers
• Respect beneficiary confidentiality. And always respect a refusal of treatment.
• Participate in educating other organizations and institutions on inclusion of persons with disability

Other:

Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager that is within the post-holder’s expertise and experience.

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• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or counselling is required, with 2-3 years of professional experience in providing MHPSS services.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups, specifically persons with disabilities
• Experience in related work within an NGO or organization in emergency or post-conflict setting
• Experience in community-based psychosocial support and counselling
• Willingness and ability to work among IDP, displaced populations
• Good knowledge of community mobilization methods and tools
• Fluency in English is preferred and fluency in local language is required. Knowledge of other languages in is an advantage.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to cope with stress and high pressure
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
• Ability to work with partners (local and international actors)
• Knowledge of the principles of referrals mechanisms and pathways
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email mentioned below.

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

Initial contract will be for a period of 8 months. renewable upon availability of funds

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and

Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should fill out the form Psychologist and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or by 5th July 2025

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.