Psychologist

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow case management steps from identification through to closure or referral
• Follow information management protocol, including documentation in case files and confidentiality of data
• Work with supervisors and managers to arrange case conferences for complex cases and ensure children receive multi-disciplinary support
• Raise challenges including training needs to supervisors
• Manage cases in line with SOPs, adhere to standard documentation processes and follow best practice guidance
• Collaborating actively with the coordinator and the project manager for the (Child Friendly Space) CFS or Mobile Unit (MU) set up
• Conducting children’s need assessment in the area/camp
• Promoting among families and local community in general the CFS/MU activities (goals, timetable, etc.)
• Planning and shaping activities of the CFS in close collaboration with the educators and involving the community volunteers under the supervision of the coordinator and the project manager
• Shaping and modifying the activities delivered to support vulnerable cases in close collaboration with the educators and Social workers.
• Conduct psychosocial support activities for the children 
• conduct parental training for the caregivers
• Perform any other task assigned by the CP officer, Project Coordinator, Project manager to support and improve the project

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.

Experience and Skills

• 3 years of relevant field experience.
• Knowledge of community dynamics in IDP camps is an asset.
• Experience in Psychologist and protection activities is an advantage.
• Experience in supporting and collaborating with community service organizations and grassroot NGOs is an asset.
• good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;      
• ability to work under pressure
• personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results

Languages:

• Excellent command of Arabic and kurdish required.
• Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs to the below email address  recruitment_iq@tdhitaly.org

Please indicate the job reference number: Psychologist, in the e-mail subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.