WFP recrute 01 Conseiller du Personnel

WFP recrute 01 Conseiller du Personnel

Job description

• Provide active psychological support including during emergencies and after critical incidents to ensure continued staff well-being and that managers and staff are provided with effective support to manage change.
• Actively engage with management and staff to establish relationships based on trust and respect. 3. Provide pre and post-deployment briefings to staff deployed to hardship duty stations through briefings, counseling sessions, and other activities to ensure proactive support is extended to staff.
• Work closely and collaboratively with managers at all levels in the Country to ensure a psychologically healthy workplace.
• Maintain and enhance the country-based specific content for the Wellbeing app and provide a range of general and context-specific training related to resilience, conflict resolution, teambuilding, and cultural sensitivities to improve morale, health, and team dynamics in the country office.
• Contribute to the design of policies and guidelines, as well as information/booklets to increase awareness regarding important themes and promote staff wellness.
• Deliver workshops, training, and information sessions on a wide range of topics (e.g., stress management, team building, problem-solving, conflict resolution, etc) to ensure that staff regularly receive relevant information and are aware of sources where to find information or assistance.
• Support and maintain the WFP Peer Support Volunteer Network (PSV) through training and supervision
• Maintain the highest ethical standards related to the provision of psychological services consistent with the Wellness Division Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Practice.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, plan budget for missions, training and plan and implement other staff counseling activities to ensure the provision of cohesive counseling services.
• Maintain at all times, a high standard of professional ethics and confidentiality consistent with the Wellness Division Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Practice, actively engage with management and staff, listen to their concerns, and stay approachable.
• Others as required.

Job requirements

• Advanced university degree i.e. Doctorate, Master or equivalent (recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Psychiatry, or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. Registration as a mental health professional in Senegal is required. Additional training or certification in a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, resilience, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, mediation, trauma, etc. will be an advantage.
• Should you not find your university degree in this link kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree
• At least (5) years of progressively responsible professional post graduate experience relevant to the field is required. Experience either working in a hardship location or providing counselling services to staff working under very difficult and insecure environments is an asset.
• Fluency (level C in reading, writing and speaking) in English and French.

You have developed the following Knowledge & Skills:

• Specialist expertise in the assessment of mental health needs and the assessment of risk.
• Broad knowledge of all facets of counseling services and demonstrated skills to create a trusted environment in which others can talk confidentially.
• Ability to manage crisis situations that involve diverse actors and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify clients’ needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of both genders and diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
• Skills in designing and delivering training/information sessions on several subjects and the ability to adapt those to different audiences

Deadline for application: 18 December 2022