Job ID
45945
Job Title
Psychologists
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Homs
Field of Work
Social Services
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Develops, implements and follows up on MHPSS activities at local and national level
Implements MHPSS activities directly through individual consultations or group support meetings.
Complying with ICRC standards, sets up culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and ensures regular data collection.
Develops and maintains contacts with health authorities, academia, technical advisers from other organizations, etc. as necessary.
Trains and supports MHPSS staff from the ICRC and other organizations/partners/teams as per the programme strategy.
Maintains regular communication with the Mental Health & psychological delegate and/or Health Coordinator, providing data and programme updates.
Contributes to develop MHPSS response to victims of violence including sexual violence.
Sensitizes and trains staff in ICRC supported facilities on MHPSS topics, respecting a do no harm approach.
Provide written reports on activities carried out by the unit.
Plan, organize and conduct field visits in coordination with his/her supervisor.
Develop and coordinate ICRC workshop, trainings, and seminars, internally and externally under the supervision of his/her supervisor.
Follow up on administrative and logistic issues.
Translate from Arabic to English and vice-versa within the MHPSS program
Implements MHPSS activities directly through individual consultations or group support meetings.
Complying with ICRC standards, sets up culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and ensures regular data collection.
Develops and maintains contacts with health authorities, academia, technical advisers from other organizations, etc. as necessary.
Trains and supports MHPSS staff from the ICRC and other organizations/partners/teams as per the programme strategy.
Maintains regular communication with the Mental Health & psychological delegate and/or Health Coordinator, providing data and programme updates.
Contributes to develop MHPSS response to victims of violence including sexual violence.
Sensitizes and trains staff in ICRC supported facilities on MHPSS topics, respecting a do no harm approach.
Provide written reports on activities carried out by the unit.
Plan, organize and conduct field visits in coordination with his/her supervisor.
Develop and coordinate ICRC workshop, trainings, and seminars, internally and externally under the supervision of his/her supervisor.
Follow up on administrative and logistic issues.
Translate from Arabic to English and vice-versa within the MHPSS program
Qualifications
• University degree in clinical psychology (minimum 5 years' university study)
• Fluent command of English as well as the main local language.
• License to practice in his/her own country.
• Computer proficiency.
• 3 to 5 years of overall professional experience with minimum 2 years’ experience in MHPSS programmes.
• Experience in managing teams is an asset.
• Red Cross/Red Crescent experience an asset.
• Clinical and/or psychosocial experience (depending on the programme).
• Humanitarian experience an asset.
• Fluent command of English as well as the main local language.
• License to practice in his/her own country.
• Computer proficiency.
• 3 to 5 years of overall professional experience with minimum 2 years’ experience in MHPSS programmes.
• Experience in managing teams is an asset.
• Red Cross/Red Crescent experience an asset.
• Clinical and/or psychosocial experience (depending on the programme).
• Humanitarian experience an asset.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline For Applying: 28 - December- 2025.
Salary and Benefits
We offer an exciting role in a humanitarian and multicultural environment with the opportunity to promote humanitarian values and to alleviate suffering. We also offer a driven remuneration package with attractive social benefits.
About us
Permanently present in Syria since 1967, the ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mission. The ICRC works closely with and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to meet food, water, and health needs of people affected by the fighting in both emergencies and to help them start rebuilding their lives. They work together to raise awareness about risks from mines and other explosive remnants. The ICRC works to restore links between families who have been separated by the conflict and migration, visits a number of prisons, promotes respect for international humanitarian law. The ICRC also provides advice and support to local authorities and forensics practitioners in managing human remains with respect and dignity. The ICRC's operation in Syria is its largest in the world, with over 650 staff working in its offices in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Hassakeh, Homs, and Tartous.
Required employees number
2
Posted On
Dec 17, 2025
Expiry Date
Jan 01, 2026
CV Language
English
