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Psychologist

Psychologist – LibyaOrganization INTERSOS

Posted 29Aug 2024

Closing date 10 Sep2024

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title:Psychologist  

Report to: Case Management Supervisor and Protection Coordinator

Duty Station: Ajdabiya

Status:  Consultancy  

Type of Contract: Consultancy.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply please!

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an Italian humanitarian organization that aims to provide immediate response, protection and durable solutions to populations affected by humanitarian crises, assisting the most vulnerable groups.

In Libya INTERSOS is active since 2018, operating in 3 bases, across West, East and South. INTERSOS in Libya aims to alleviate suffering of the most vulnerable population groups in Libya, in particular with a focus on access to essential services and strengthen capacity of local authorities, local organizations and communities to prevent and mitigate the effects of the protracted crisis in Libya, developing a protection conducive environment and enhancing community resilience, with programs focused on Education, Protection, Health, WASH/public works and Livelihoods/Food Security.​

Purpose /Objectives:

The Psychologist is responsible for the prompt provision of psychological assistance to women protection survivors, CP cases and Persons with Specific Needs (PwSN), in need of psychological counselling, following internal referrals by INTERSOS case management team.

The Psychologist also supports INTERSOS protection staff involved in case management with capacity building but also psychological support and insights on self-help techniques.

Responsibilities/duties:

Case management:

• Provide a psychological assessment on selected cases referred by the Social Workers/Case Management Supervisors.
• Provide psychological support to cases referred by the case workers (SW and CMS) in line with case plan objectives.
• Closely monitor and document the psychological recovery of cases referred by the case workers.
• If needed accompany the social workers during the home visit and IDP site visits.
• Carry out and enforce self-care program for all INTERSOS case workers (SWs and CMSs);
• Participate in case management meetings as required.
• Help to work towards full recovery and case closure.
• Informs the relevant Activity Coordinator and the Project Manager (PM) about any difficulty met in INTERSOS activities implementation or problems observed in team dynamics.
• Accomplish any other assignments given by supervisors or the PM.

Support to Community services:

• Support INTERSOS staff to improve the quality of specialized services provided (specialized psychological services, group therapy, individual counselling) for different target groups.
• Support INTERSOS staff in designing activities with psychological purpose for vulnerable children, youth, women at risk and men attending INTERSOS.
• Support INTERSOS social workers in organizing and conducting collective psychosocial support activities (PSS) activities and support groups for individual at risk.
• Monitor the activities (awareness and support groups), within the Service Center and during outreach, conducted by the volunteers and social workers.
• Report to the CC coordinator and the PM on any problems and/or training needs identified during the activities.
• Produce and maintain in an accurate way a weekly report of the activities conducted.
• Informs the PM about any difficulty met in INTERSOS activities implementation or problems observed in team dynamics.
• Be available to train on psychological support and first aid INTERSOS staff when requested.

Reporting:

• Produce and maintain accurate records of the beneficiaries: write technical reports on specific cases identified during the individual psychological support sessions.
• Case files and technical reports must be archived in locked and secure location; access to them should be restricted only to relevant, authorized protection program staff.
• Set up a monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness and the impact of the planned individual and group psychological support intervention programs on the beneficiaries.
• Send a weekly and monthly report on the activities conducted.

Meeting:

• Participate in set team meetings for case management.
• Meet with other program staff as required.

Any other task requested in order to achieve the project’s objectives.

Always ensure confidentiality and conduct all activities respectfully and sensitively to beneficiaries and staff.

Overall, these tasks require:

• Adherence to Humanitarian principles of Neutrality, Impartiality, Independence, and Humanity
• Clear & timely communications to line management
• Full abiding by INTERSOS internal rules and guidelines and respect INTERSOS Charter of Value and Code of Ethics.

Qualification/level requirements

Minimum requirements

• Degree in psychology is mandatory
• Experience work in emergency settings
• Min 3 years’ proven experience as psychologist (with required license in Libya) with a range of psychotherapeutic methods/approaches such as systemic, cognitive-behavioural, psycho-dynamic, client centred.

• Demonstrated familiarity with protection language: e.g. case management principles, standards and procedures, terminology
• Proven computer skills (proven computer literacy), especially in excel, word and other data base software, database management skills
• Excellent reporting skills (English)
• Previous work experience with CSO or INGO will be an asset but not a must

 Other requirements:

• Native Arabic – Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellentanalytical skills, observation and analysis capacity
• Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks
• Ability to plan and output-oriented
• Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management
• Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills
• Practical and problem-solver
• Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: ne for submission of application: 05 Oct 2023

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D80NTnlVs_BaGPcCM0y8NOxna00TjtMbip-n6rImzLo/edit

• Documents to be submitted: CV and Motivation Letter (incomplete applications will be not considered), in addition to contact details for minimum 2 reference persons (include position and relation)