Psychologist

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Psychological counseling activities for the beneficiaries

Be available to carry out any other tasks deemed useful by his/her direct manager

Set up effective methodological tools for the psychological assessment of children taking into account the context

Provide psychological care for children living on the sites through setting up assistance suitable for their specific needs

Assess and report the most serious cases which require specific actions or responses 

Work closely with the project staff and the partners involved to resolve the children's problems

Support the facilitators (Careers, Community Facilitators, advisors) in organising and running dedicated children's areas by initiating activities, taking into account the needs of the children (recreational and sports activities, activities facilitating integration, family and community mediation, the socialisation of children with specific needs, etc.)

Participate / provide technical support in formulating sensitive themes and support strategies for the children on the sites

Activities / Responsibilities of the function / Job

Make sure that the Tdh strategy and policy are implemented in his/her field .

Fully understand the strategic plan, operational plans and logical frameworks of the different projects .

Research and development

Identify and share information, research, best practice in the projects and the relevant tools used in his/her field with the programme coordinator

Initiate discussions on improvements to be made in his/her field

Personnel management / team management

Communicate and collaborate in accordance with the communication contract and participate in implementing it

Exchange information with his/her line manager on a regular basis and assist with circulating information following normal communication channels

Support facilitators in the accomplishment of their different activities

Help develop synergies within the delegation

Participate in technical manager meetings

Together with area leaders, define intervention methods according to the specified objectives

Bring forward proposals in his/her field of activity

Skills development

Be responsible for his/her own continuing training to develop his/her skills

Identify the training needs of the project teams in his/her area of practice

Take part in training sessions and extraordinary meetings initiated by superiors

Suggest training modules in collaboration with the project leaders

Develop appropriate tools and training modules

Lead training sessions for project teams

Continually identify any new guidance requirements for the teams

Organise training on the tools and techniques connected with his/her field

Proactively advise and support area leaders and colleagues

Demonstrate listening skills, flexibility, self-control, analysis and reasoning in situations

Share and, if necessary, create planning, monitoring and evaluation tools which can be adapted to different projects

Help the teams to use the tools and develop them further

Develops training for instructors

Masters training expertise and skill strengthening for groups

Administration / logistics and recovery services

Carry out all the administrative activities relevant to his/her mission

Adhere to and enforce current administrative and logistical regulations and procedures

Advocacy - Representation - Networking

Identify positive and innovative experiences in the zones and share them with his/her peers and line managers

In general, make sure that a positive and professional image of the Foundation is conveyed. In particular, ensure that the Foundation's mandate, ethics, values and views are followed in relation to third parties.

Represent Tdh at strategic meetings in his/her field of intervention

Work with the government structures and other players involved in his/her field of intervention

If necessary, build up a relational network with the other NGOs which operate in the same field of activity

Information / Publications / Communication / Reporting (EN)

Produce/assist with publications, media activities in collaboration with his/her peers and the Head of Delegation 

Create external communication tools

Draw up the monthly and annual activity reports

Provide an analysis and follow-up of the outcomes of the intervention projects with suggestions for adjustment where necessary

Project Cycle Management

Ensure GCP standards are followed in implementing the the project

Support the project leader in using proper methods for collecting project data

Values

In his/her professional activities, adhere to the values defined in the strategic plan: commitment, expertise, integrity and self-reliance

Work in different cultural backgrounds and in difficult situations, deal with confrontation due to differences (intercultural)

Abuse Prevention Policy (CPP) - Operational Risk Management

Comply with the Child Protection Policy, Safety Policy and Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy

Report any breach observed in the framework of this policy during his/her professional activities both as regards the proven or suspected offence and a preventive breach.

Undertake to ensure that this policy is implemented as successfully as possible in the countries for which he/she is responsible and is regularly updated

Other

Be available to carry out any other tasks deemed useful by his/her direct manager