Psychotherapist - For The Safe House For Women And Girls Affected By Gender Based Violence In The Beqaa

**IMMEDIATE RECRUITMENT**  About ABAAD:  ABAAD is a non-profit, non-politically affiliated, non-religious civil association that aims to achieve gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD seeks to promote women's equality and participation   through   policy   development,   legal   reform,   and   gender   mainstreaming, engaging men, eliminating discrimination, and advancing and empowering women to participate effectively and fully in their communities. ABAAD also seeks to support and collaborate with civil society organizations that are involved in gender equality programs and advocacy campaigns. JOB PURPOSE: In Lebanon, Safe sheltering services, which can, by providing the abused Lebanese women with refuge, services and support, help her to protect herself from a violent environment, are limited, especially in Beqaa, North & the South. Given  this  absence/lack  of  adequate  sheltering  services  in  Lebanon,  non-Lebanese  GBV victims are even facing greater difficulties. Refugee women, who sometimes ignore totally the Lebanese legal frameworks, cultural context, and geography, face extreme difficulties in their attempt to overcome the cycle of violence. In addition to the fact that empowering refugee women survivors of GBV require: responding to their multiplicity of needs; Helping them in accessing information; Meeting their material needs; Providing them with psycho- social support and breaking their social isolation. Thus, and in compliance with its vision of a world in which men and women live as equitable partners and work together to secure better lives for their future, ABAAD and in partnership with the Danish Refugees Council, UNHCR & UNICEF, started in April 2013 a “Safe Housing” program, as part of a longer-term program, as a model of immediate response/provision of protection to refugee women at risk and those survivors of GBV and women in host communities. The Safe House is a free, safe, supportive shelter for abused women or for women at risk of violence, both single women and women with their children. Post holder reports to:  Safe House’s Director KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individual psychological support to the beneficiary at the Safe House  in Zahle Facilitate Support Group session for women residing at the Safe House when needed Provide technical support to working team members at the Safe Houses on weekly basis Facilitate educational sessions on related topics when needed Keep track of qualitative and quantitate indicators through M&E tools  to be submitted at the end of every month. Work closely with the social worker to develop intervention plans and follow up Take Part in Safe House program staff Monthly meeting Take part in weekly case study discussion meetings Complete intake assessments,  progress report, multi-disciplinary support and  recommendations, reviews, and other documentation as necessary. Deliverables: ·         To submit the M&E reports and Timesheet at the end of every month.  SKILLS & COMPETENCES: Master Degree in Clinical Psychology At least 4 years of experience in conducting individual and couple/family therapy At least 2 years of extensive experience working on GBV problematic and with GBV survivors At least 3 years of NGO experience Previous experience in working with women survivor of GBV population is a plus Flexibility and Willingness to adhere to changing priorities of intervention Good communication and teamwork skills Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English are essential- French is a plus ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization. Applicants should send their CV & a cover letter by email to jihane.isseid@abaadmena.org no later than August, 21, 2015. Oral and written tests will be conducted over the job interview. Applications received after the end of closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.