Staff Psychosocial Support Officer – Kyiv – 868498

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 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC People and Culture Unit is seeking a highly capable Staff Psychosocial Support Officer to join our team in Kyiv. This role is to implement the Staff Health Strategy and, specifically, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) strategy for ICRC staff in close collaboration with the staff health team.

Start date: Immediately 

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Providing direct psychological support Contribute to strategies and interventions to increase staff mental health awareness and self-care strategies and to decrease stigma associated with psychological suffering
• Contribute to the design and implementation of programs that increase mutual support and peer support 
• Contribute to communication campaigns and strategies to decrease stigma and improve help-seeking behaviors 
• Contribute to the evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions to promote ongoing learning and internal accountability
• Identifying relevant and trusted external mental health service providers and developing a referral mechanism 
• case needed
• Reach out proactively to staff affected by a critical incident immediately after the incident and provide direct support to groups and individuals 
• Contribute to developing MHPSS well-being intervention plans to identify and reduce organizational psychosocial risk factors and enhance those that are protected 
• Contribute to the promotion of good managerial practices 

Plan and organize regular visits to all ICRC locations in Ukraine, to actively support the Staff health team 

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 83,000 and 117,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as Staff Psychosocial Support Field Officer in the People and Culture Team, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• Master’s degree in clinical psychology. 
• Valid license to practice in Ukraine
• Typically, 6 to 9 years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 2 years experience in MHPSS programs 
• Experience in conducting workshops, training, and clinical supervision
• Clinic, psychosocial, and community-based experience
• Humanitarian experience is 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
• 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 English CV, 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 English CV.

Application deadline:  15 September 2024

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.