MHPSS Field Officer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Location: Yola, Adamawa

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other ICRC departments in the sub delegation to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to respond to beneficiaries needs.
• Identify referral pathways for clients in need of specialist psychological, mental health, medical and other humanitarian needs.
• With the support of the MHPSS Programme Assistant and Cooperation FO ensure that a respectful and collaborative relationship is maintained with our implementing partner the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
• With the support of the Mental Health Delegate and the MHPSS Programme Assistant ensure that positive relationships with relevant external actors are maintained through regular contact, coordinating activities where needed
• Understands the mandate of ICRC and the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement.
• Works in close interaction with the employees in the other departments and locations and provides help when needed.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Psychology.
• Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or Medical Doctor specialized in Psychiatry or similar
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in clinical and/or community mental health and psychosocial programs
• Experience working with the psychological effects of war political violence or other traumatic events highly desirable.
• Able to use Microsoft office efficiently.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, fluency in Kanuri and Hausa an asset.
• Good knowledge of the political, social and cultural assigned environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Team leadership and good communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
• Team work and partnership working skills
• Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills