Psychologist
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an in-office Psychologist based at the Aswan Field Office in Egypt to provide MHPSS services for refugee children and families.
- Role
- Psychologist
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Aswan Field Office, Egypt
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Psychologist will provide individual and group mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to Sudanese refugee children, youth, and their families in Aswan. Based at the Aswan Field Office, the role involves conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and managing cases in alignment with organizational safeguarding guidelines. The position requires frequent field travel to community spaces to support protection, education, and wellbeing initiatives. This is a one-year contract focused on humanitarian response and community integration.
What you'll do
- Provide individual and group psychosocial support sessions for children and youth at risk.
- Conduct psychological assessments and develop tailored intervention and follow-up plans.
- Manage cases and refer individuals with acute needs to specialized psychiatric services.
- Collaborate with the MEAL team to monitor project indicators and ensure program quality.
- Document case progress and submit regular analytical reports to project management.
What it takes
- University degree in Psychology.
- 2-3 years of experience in child or family counseling.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and oral).
- Experience working with refugees or marginalized communities is highly desired.
- Strong commitment to child safeguarding and humanitarian principles.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based at the Save the Children Aswan Field Office in Egypt, with a requirement to spend at least 70% of working time at field sites.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have a university degree in psychology and 2-3 years of relevant counseling experience, preferably with migrant or refugee populations.
How long is this contract?
The contract duration is for one year, spanning from January 2026 to December 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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