New Job Offer at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Main Responsibilities:

• Assesses the affected communities in the northeast. identifies needs for psychosocial support and
• develop a program to response to those needs
• Develops activities for psychosocial support program, implement them and provide accurate reports
• Conducts extensive field activities to implement and monitor the program
• Identifies key community actors who will receive intensive trainings and coaching in basic psychological support
• Develops training program and trains persons involved in MHPSS activities

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Medical field (Medical doctor. Psychologist)
• Public health training and extensive experience in mental health and psychosocial programs
• 2-3 years working experience within health structures in Nigeria
• Excellent communication and group facilitation skills
• Previous working experience with an International Medical Organization will be an asset
• Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and very good command in written and spoken English
• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian health system
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Able to use Microsoft office efficiently
• Team leadership skills, with interest in teaching and facilitation of the learning process

Desired Personal Skills:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Team leadership and good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work over time when needed