Psychologist

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Psychologist implements Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities as defined in collaboration with the relevant coordinator at local and national level. S/he provides direct support to victims of armed conflict and/or other situations of violence and/or trains, supervises and coaches’ others to do so.

The the People Affect by Violence (PAV) in Health program psychologist is responsible to assess Mental Health needs beneficiaries and HCW (health care workers) in different structures. S/he is responsible in proposing and implement activities relevant for the identified needs: awareness raising sessions, training and supervision, psychological support for groups and / or individual.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and follows up on MHPSS activities at local and national level.
• Implements MHPSS activities directly through individual consultations or group support meetings.
• Organizes referral of beneficiaries and performs case follow-up.
• Complying with ICRC standards, sets up culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and ensures regular data collection.
• Develops and maintains contacts with health authorities, academia, technical advisers from other organizations, etc. as necessary.
• Creates and maintains direct links with MHPSS program beneficiaries.
• Trains and supports MHPSS staff from the ICRC and other organizations/partners/teams as per the program strategy.
• Maintains regular communication with the Help the Helpers HTH program responsible, providing data and program updates.
• Fills out and manages data and reporting related to their activities.

Certifications / Education required

• Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology
• License to practice in psychology is a must

Professional Experience required

• 3 - 5 years’ overall professional experience
• minimum 2 years’ experience in MHPSS programmes.
• Humanitarian experience an asset

Desired skills

• Leadership: Proficient.
• Accountability: Proficient.
• People management: Proficient.
• Team work & Collaboration: Advanced.
• Representing the ICRC: Basic.
• Beneficiary & Client focused: Advanced.
• Public Health Approach and Continuum of Care: Basic.
• Professional Ethics and Principled Approach: Basic.
• Analytical thinking: Basic
• Capacity building: Proficient
• Result-based management cycle: Basic
• MHPSS Clinical and Therapeutical Expertise: Proficient
• Networking and Building Relationships: Basic
• Emotional Intelligence: Proficient

Language

• Arabic: Fluent.
• English: Full Professional working.
• French is an asset.

What we offer

• Salary Package: 2’037 – 2’926 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job). 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information

• Location: TYR with frequent field visits to areas in Lebanon.
•  Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: February 1, 2025
• Application deadline: December 26, 2024

Our Values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this