The Child Protection Psychologist will need to meet the requirements below:
Degree in Psychology or Social Work
Minimum of 3 years' experience in protection work, specialised in working with children and caregivers
Minimum of 3 years' experience providing MHPSS services directly to children and caregivers
Experience in implementing MHPSS programming in humanitarian or development settings
Experience working with children who have been harmed or have been at-risk of being harmed, particularly children at high-risk
Experience in organising and facilitating trainings for adults including TRT
Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting
Ability to keep records and write simple and basic reports of activities
Comfortable speaking about sensitive topics in an honest, professional, and thoughtful manner
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Language: Fluent in Arabic moderate skills in English
This position will be based in Deir Al-Balah, with frequent travel to field locations.
Standards of Professional Conduct
Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity
We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Major responsibilities
Service provision & technical quality
Receive referrals from IRC's Case Management team, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
Assess clients' needs and provide 1:1 crisis counselling and brief therapy to high-risk cases; roll out group TRT.
Refer children to additional services as needed (e.g., specialized MHPSS, CP case management, GBV case management).
Actively support the roll-out, facilitation, and supervision of TRT in collaboration with IRC's CP Case Management Team.
Ensure close collaboration and coordination with IRC's MHPSS teams from the Health Unit and beyond.
Training & capacity building
Provide targeted trainings on MHPSS concepts, approaches, and interventions for IRC's Case Workers, in coordination with the Snr. Case Management Officers.
Upon request, provide training and ongoing coaching to external CP actors and key stakeholders on MHPSS concepts, in close collaboration with IRC's Snr. Protection Officer.
Administration & reporting
Lead on reporting related to MHPSS activities delivered.
Prepare and submit weekly activity work plans and reports in a timely manner.
Contribute to monthly integrated protection reports.
Complete all relevant tools and indicator trackers for activities conducted.
File and archive all important documents and correspondence relating to MHPSS activities.
Support implementation of and compliance with work plans, spending plans, and M&E plans.
Coordination & representation
Ensure active and close collaboration with IRC's MHPSS teams from the Health Unit and beyond.
Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings at local and national levels, particularly the MHPSS Working Group.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant local actors, including community, NGO, and governmental actors.
Other
Stay informed about the MHPSS situation and developments within the communities and surrounding areas.
Promote and adhere to IRC's principles, objectives, and code of conduct.
Act professionally and personally in a manner that upholds IRC's humanitarian mission.
Provide translation and interpretation at meetings, training sessions, or for documents when needed.
Conduct any other tasks requested by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
Theirc · Deir Al-balah, Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory (opt)