Educational / Professional Background: : • BA or MA in psychology. Relevant training and/or work experience in the field of Child Care practice (e.g. psychosocial work), familiarity with participatory methods, knowledge in child development, and nutrition issues. Minimum of Five years work-related experience and NGO work experience (in the fields of early childhood development, education, gender, social work) is an asset.
Required skills: : Relevant clinical experience – counselling experience – Project and Team Management or Supervisory Experience – Good communication skills (written and oral; listening and observation) – Adaptation capacity especially in hardship areas – Training or Capacity Building Experience – Attentive/Compliance with organizational rules – Sense of confidentiality – Respect for cultural diversity – Maturity – Humanitarian experience an asset – Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems – Ability to use complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration – Good knowledge of English and local languages.