South Sudan: Psychologist - REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

Handicap International is looking for :

PsychologistCOUNTRY :REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

CITY : JubaStarting date : July, 2015 Length of the assignment : 1 year renewableClosing date for application : June 25^th, 2015 Advertisement reference : DIR-SAN-URH-1822

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.

For more details on the association: www.handicap-international.fr and review our job offers: http://www.handicap-international.fr/emploi

JOB CONTEXT:

Sudan was the theatre of a violent civil war between the South (Christian) and the North (Muslim) which lasted for about 50 years and completely destroyed the South’s infrastructures. In 2005, the country was divided in 2 different authorities (one for the North and the other for the South). In 2011, a referendum took place to decide on the independence of Southern Sudan who voted massively for the Independence. Relations are still tense and disputes regarding borders and oil revenues are frequent.

After 2 years of relative stability (despite interclanics issues), a political clash raised on December 16, 2013 lead to a current instable period for the country and the government. More than 800,000 people have been displaced inside Republic of South Sudan and more than 250,000 people have fled to neighboring countries, especially Kenya, Sudan and Uganda, as a result of the conflict.

Internal displacement, repatriation and intertribal violence in republic of South Sudan have left a negative impact on the population’s mental health. In this context, Handicap International started in 2014 a 48 months Mental Health project that aims to develop different models of interventions to improve the mental health of individuals and communities and to prevent any risk of stigma of people living with mental health problems (discrimination, stigmatization, social exclusion or imprisonment).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Within a team of 52 people (nationals and expatriates) and under the responsibility of the Mental Health Project Manager, as a psychologist:

· You will bring your expertise and will be in charge of providing the appropriate technical support to the organization and implementation of all projects’ activities linked to your area of competence.

· You will also support members of the team in the improvement and the strengthening of their technical capacities in your area of competencies.

· You will be responsible of the monitoring and the reporting concerning the quality of the project activities and you will

· You will be in charge of the capitalization work (institutional memory of the project)

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

· You have a Master Degree in Psychology and a proven experience in working with NGOs but also in developing and emergency interventions.

· You have already worked on mental health/ psychosocial activities/ community based rehabilitation.

· In your previous experiences you demonstrated your stress resistance and your ability in managing a partnership, mobilizing community networks, raising awareness and in advocacy.

· You are recognized for your flexibility, your patience and your diplomacy abilities.

· Your excellent reporting capacity (written and oral) is appreciated.

If you want to be part of our Mental Health Project and if this offer fits your expectations and your profile, do not hesitate to apply on HI’ website.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS:

You are fluent in English and French would be an added value.

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

· Security: since a recent crisis, movements are temporary restricted and a curfew has been established in Juba.

· Accessibility: Juba is accessible by commercial flights and by road. The rainy season limits movement from ma/June to September/October.

· Accommodation:the office and the guesthouse are separated in Juba. Both premises are in the center of Town. The accommodation in Juba is simple but comfortable. You will have your own self-contained room with Air Conditioner. City power is hectic but a generator is runned in the morning at the evening time. There is a TV in the dining room with DSTV (cable) and the Guesthouse has internet/wireless facility. Juba offers some facilities as bars, restaurants, gym, swimming pools for International Staff.

No contribution to be paid for the accommodation. Guesthouse shared with other expatriates (no charges)

Due to the context, the position is unaccompanied

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Salary: 1900-2200 €/month (gross salary) + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance

Or

Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference:DIR-SAN-URH-1822

By this link: http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=981&idpartenaire=136

Or by our website:www.handicap-international.fr

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