Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (Psychologist) – Kyiv – 863228

 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields. 

ICRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position.

For more information, visit the website: https://www.icrc.org/ 

About the job 

The ICRC Health Unit (Mental Health Unit) recruits a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (Psychologist) to be based in its Kyiv office. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the MHPSS Field Officer will mainly be responsible for the implementation of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities as defined in collaboration with the relevant coordinator at the local and national level, providing direct support to victims of armed conflict and/or other situations of violence and/or trains, supervises and coaches others to do so.  

Start date: as soon as possible  

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and follow up on MHPSS activities at the local and national level 
• Implement MHPSS activities directly through individual consultations or group support meetings 
• Organize referral of beneficiaries and perform case follow-up
• Comply with ICRC standards, set up culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools, and ensure regular data collection 
• Develop and maintain contacts with health authorities, academia, technical advisers from other organizations, etc. as necessary 
• Create and maintain direct links with MHPSS programme beneficiaries 
• Train and support MHPSS staff from the ICRC and other organizations/partners/teams as per the programme strategy 
• Maintain regular communication with the Mental Health & Psychological Delegate and/or Health Coordinator, providing data and programme updates 

What we offer you

• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Annual paid 20 working days' vacation
• Competitive gross salary between UAH 60,000 and 106,000 before taxation
• Medical insurance for employees and family
• ICRC Institutional training
• Individual development covered by ICRC
• Foreign language courses 
• Convenient office location in the city center 

About you

To be successful as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (Psychologist) in the Health Department (Mental Health Unit), you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:   

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree in clinical psychology (minimum 3 years university study) or psychiatry (minimum 5 years university study)
• 3 to 5 years of overall professional experience with a minimum 2 years’ experience in MHPSS programmes
• Clinical and/or psychosocial experience
• Humanitarian experience an asset
• Fluent command (written and spoken) of English and Ukrainian  
• Computer proficiency
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment 

Interested? Yes? Then apply.

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). 

In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ 

(Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.) 

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English. 

Application deadline:   22 May 2024

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. No inquiries by phone, please. Due to the urgency of the position, the ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.