Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 30 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home. .

Responsibilities
• Plan, develop and implement MHPSS activities in the MHPSS Wellness center in a participatory manner.
• Plan and facilitate psychosocial Individual and support group Therapeutic sessions and activities.
• Plan and facilitate group interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-G) for clients struggling with depression symptoms.
• Conduct intake and post-session assessments for all MHPSS beneficiaries.
• Ensure timely referral and follow up of cases in need of further support.
• Conduct group meetings and brainstorming sessions with beneficiaries for MHPSS related activities
• Regularly monitor activities and provide feedback to staff to ensure high quality implementation of program activities
• Build the capacities of volunteers, including trainings to MHPSS incentive staff, other partners and community members to facilitate participatory and inclusive activities.
• Weekly and monthly reports on progress against targets.
• Contribute to data entry and analysis of gathered information.
• Prepare order requests to use funds for psychosocial support activities in line with IRC policies and procedures.
• Supervise and develop detailed work plans for incentive staff for proper implementation of psychosocial services.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor to prepare an individual work plan based on the annual plan.
• Facilitate activities that raise awareness about mental health and psychosocial wellness and resiliency.
• Conduct Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) with community members, community leaders, religious leaders, school teachers, adolescents, children and youth.
• Contribute to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual donor reports.
• Attend meetings, trainings, as advised by supervisor and share feedback.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• Bachelor or diploma in counseling psychology/clinical psychology/psychiatric nurse or other related field.
• Experience working with emotionally distressed people and people with mental disorders.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required and meet deadlines.
• Computer skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required.
• Swahili and good English written and oral skills required. French and Kirundi is a plus.
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
To apply please click here https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=8175 

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