PSYCHOLOGIST

PSYCHOLOGIST, BASHIQA-NINEWA

ABOUT FOCSIV

FOCSIV is the Federation of Christian Organizations for International Voluntary Service, which currently includes 86 Associations present in over 80 countries around the world. The Federation offers its support in the implementation of development projects in the social-health, agricultural-food, educational-training, defense of human rights, protection of childhood and adolescence, gender equality and institutional strengthening sectors. FOCSIV has been present in Iraq since 2014, since then it has promoted initiatives in the emergency and development channel in different areas of the country. The Federation’s interventions aim to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable categories and to strengthen the social stability of the less integrated populations.

FOCSIV strives to offer its contribution in reducing inequalities and discriminatory practices related to religion, gender, age, disability and economic status against the most vulnerable people, especially religious minorities, with a focus on Ninewa Governorate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role of the Psychologist

The Psychologist will protect, empower and support the recovery of vulnerable Iraqis through informal education activities and psychosocial support services to children of primary and secondary schools in Bashiqa- Ninewa Governorate. The psychologist will provide supervision of informal education activities aimed at the child wellbeing, and PSS services, including assessment, individual and group therapy and referrals.

The Psychologist will work with team members (Education Officer, Education Specialist and Teachers) and clients of different religious, ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds. All services will be provided in accordance with international ethical standards.

Specific Tasks

• Collaborate closely with the Education Officer to contribute to the development of informal education activities, with specific focus on PSS needs.
• Provide confidential ongoing PSS services to students and school personnel to deal with any traumas and strengthen their resilience mechanisms, as needed.
• Participate in supervision of informal education activities, aimed at alleviate psychological distress of students and school personnel
• Engage in playful methodologies, awareness raising activities and encourage students to reflect on inclusion, peaceful resolution of conflicts and intercultural dialogue
• Attend relevant training sessions, as assigned, to ensure that the highest quality services can be delivered.
• Participate in the development and implementation of outreach plan for community engagement events
• Maintain positive relationships with program team and partners.

Essential criteria

• University degree in psychology or counseling.
• Written and spoken English, Kurdish, and Arabic
• Experience providing psychological therapies to clients, through individual or group counselling
• Experience working with children and adolescents, and school personnel in Sinjar will be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to gain trust and build relationships with team members and clients
• Treat all people with respect regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, marital status and ethnicity
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Strong ability to work independently, including the ability to multitask, prioritize competing tasks, and manage time effectively
• Highly motivated and able to exercise initiative
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environment
• Serve as a positive role model and FOCSIV ambassador at all times

The announced vacancy for this position will be based in Bashiqa- Ninewa Governorate.

SAFEGUARDING

FOCSIV has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff*, related persons or partners.*

FOCSIV commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records check or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.