Psychologist Reports To The Project Coordinator

General objective of the job The Psychologist  has the knowledge and practical skills to carry out focused psychosocial support activities vulnerable children at high risk within the community using the organization methodology that is in line with the focused psychosocial programs minimum standard set .( or agreed upon by …)   Position in the organisation The Psychologist reports to the Project Coordinator and is part of the Programme Implementation Department. Essential functional relations: Programme Development Department especially the PSS Advisor.   Result Areas   Monitoring activities in the field ·         Ensure that the activities are done in a clean, hazard free, quiet and ‘private’ location ·         Ensure that all beneficiaries participate in the focused program in a non-discriminatory  as well as age and gender sensitive and appropriate approach; ·         Conduct  ‘Focused psychosocial activities’ for high risk children in their community at least one time per week per group Ensure that the children feel safe, comfortable and respected Ensure that all children and caregivers are aware of any accountability/ complaint mechanisms Encourage participants to talk about and explore their feelings and behavior ·         Ensure that parents/caregivers get frequent feedback about their child’s participation during the sessions in presence of the child (if needed). ·         Undergoes supervision in order to raise personal issues and professional concerns arising from work with another appropriately qualified person.   Handling Administration activities   Collect attendance of participants in the activities, and fill in weekly reports as required Respect and abide to the organization’s internal code of conduct and child protection policy ·         Develop individual and group progress report and maintain a filing system of children respecting confidentiality. ·         Collects and documents feedback from the field on the implementation of the methodology including challenges and lessons learnt Ensure an individual carrying out of the SDQ pre and post questionnaire Ensure the carrying out of the organization required assessment tools ·         Performs other duties as assigned.   Knowledge & Experience ·         University degree in Social science preferably in clinical psychology ·         Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a relevant field; ·         Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in working with an (I)NGO in an international/ humanitarian context; ·         Background/contextual knowledge and sensitivity concerning conflict and humanitarian context; ·         Preferably previous experience in working with refugee/vulnerable populations   Skills ·         Fluency in Arabic required; proficiency in English  ·         Team oriented, with ability to take own initiative and work independently; ·         Cultural Sensitivity ·         Resilient listening skills, observation, sensitivity, sincerity, discretion, empathy, values diversity, excellent communication skills.     “Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in Lebanon, including adherence to the Child Safety Policy, is essential” General objective of the job The Psychologist  has the knowledge and practical skills to carry out focused psychosocial support activities vulnerable children at high risk within the community using the organization methodology that is in line with the focused psychosocial programs minimum standard set .( or agreed upon by …)   Position in the organisation The Psychologist reports to the Project Coordinator and is part of the Programme Implementation Department. Essential functional relations: Programme Development Department especially the PSS Advisor.   Result Areas   Monitoring activities in the field ·         Ensure that the activities are done in a clean, hazard free, quiet and ‘private’ location ·         Ensure that all beneficiaries participate in the focused program in a non-discriminatory  as well as age and gender sensitive and appropriate approach; ·         Conduct  ‘Focused psychosocial activities’ for high risk children in their community at least one time per week per group Ensure that the children feel safe, comfortable and respected Ensure that all children and caregivers are aware of any accountability/ complaint mechanisms Encourage participants to talk about and explore their feelings and behavior ·         Ensure that parents/caregivers get frequent feedback about their child’s participation during the sessions in presence of the child (if needed). ·         Undergoes supervision in order to raise personal issues and professional concerns arising from work with another appropriately qualified person.   Handling Administration activities   Collect attendance of participants in the activities, and fill in weekly reports as required Respect and abide to the organization’s internal code of conduct and child protection policy ·         Develop individual and group progress report and maintain a filing system of children respecting confidentiality. ·         Collects and documents feedback from the field on the implementation of the methodology including challenges and lessons learnt Ensure an individual carrying out of the SDQ pre and post questionnaire Ensure the carrying out of the organization required assessment tools ·         Performs other duties as assigned.   Knowledge & Experience ·         University degree in Social science preferably in clinical psychology ·         Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a relevant field; ·         Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in working with an (I)NGO in an international/ humanitarian context; ·         Background/contextual knowledge and sensitivity concerning conflict and humanitarian context; ·         Preferably previous experience in working with refugee/vulnerable populations   Skills ·         Fluency in Arabic required; proficiency in English  ·         Team oriented, with ability to take own initiative and work independently; ·         Cultural Sensitivity ·         Resilient listening skills, observation, sensitivity, sincerity, discretion, empathy, values diversity, excellent communication skills.   “Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in Lebanon, including adherence to the Child Safety Policy, is essential”