Conseiller(ère) du personnel (Staff Counsellor)
Quick answer
AF/EPR Emergency Preparedness and Response is hiring a full-time Senior Staff Counsellor (Bunia, DRC) with a salary of $71,335.00 annually, to provide psychological support and counseling services to OMS personnel involved in the Ebola response.
- Role
- Conseiller(ère) du personnel (Staff Counsellor)
- Organization
- AF/EPR Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Location
- Bunia, DRC
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- 71,335.00 USD annually, with a location-based living allowance of 3,091.18 USD per month, 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependents, home leave, and children's education expenses.
- Category
- Other
The role
The Staff Counsellor will provide psychological support and counseling services to the OMS personnel and their dependents involved in the Ebola response, including during critical incidents. They will also conduct psychosocial needs assessments, develop and implement a psychosocial response plan, and coordinate psychosocial responses during emergencies and critical incidents.
What you'll do
- Provide psychological support and counseling services to OMS personnel and their dependents
- Conduct psychosocial needs assessments and risk evaluations
- Develop and implement a psychosocial response plan
- Coordinate psychosocial responses during emergencies and critical incidents
- Provide pre-deployment and post-deployment psychological preparation and debriefing
- Design and facilitate cultural-adapted training and awareness activities
What it takes
- Master's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry, clinical social work, or psychiatric social work from a recognized institution
- At least five years of relevant professional experience in counseling psychology after obtaining a license, certification, or registration
- Experience within the UN system or comparable international organizations
- Experience providing psychological support in emergency contexts
- Excellent command of English and French
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital communication and collaboration tools
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependents, home leave, and children's education expenses, no smoking policy, flexible work arrangements, parental leave, and international mobility.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bunia, DRC, with frequent travel to other affected areas in the North Kivu province.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes an annual salary of $71,335.00, a location-based living allowance of $3,091.18 per month, 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependents, home leave, and children's education expenses.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry, clinical social work, or psychiatric social work, at least five years of relevant professional experience, and excellent command of English and French.
How do I apply?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit digital copies of their diplomas and certificates, and attend written and/or asynchronous video assessment as part of the selection process.
How to apply
Apply directly on AF/EPR Emergency Preparedness and Response's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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