MHPSS Assistant
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an in-office MHPSS Assistant in the Democratic Republic of Congo to provide psychosocial support and community training for the Ebola outbreak response.
- Role
- MHPSS Assistant
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an MHPSS Assistant to join a mobile team responding to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role involves providing direct psychosocial support, facilitating group sessions, and training community-based focal points to mitigate trauma and stigma. This position requires working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure survivor-centered care in high-pressure, humanitarian field environments.
What you'll do
- Provide direct psychological first aid to EVD-affected individuals and survivors.
- Facilitate individual and group psychosocial support sessions in community and health settings.
- Train and supervise community-based psychosocial focal points and assistants.
- Conduct psychosocial needs assessments and map available referral services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary mobile teams to ensure integrated protection services.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related social science field.
- 1–2 years of experience in MHPSS programming in humanitarian or development settings.
- Demonstrated understanding of IASC guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support.
- Fluency in French and proficiency in local languages such as Swahili or Lingala.
- Ability to work effectively in volatile, high-pressure field environments.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
No, this is an in-office/field-based role requiring physical presence with mobile teams in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu to support the Ebola outbreak response.
What are the core qualifications for this role?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess 1–2 years of MHPSS experience, along with fluency in French and local languages like Swahili or Lingala.
Is the compensation specified?
The job description does not explicitly state a salary range for this position.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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