Psychologist Officer Job at Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U) - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U), with funding from the BMZ/The Johanniter is supporting selected groups of People with Specific Needs (PSN) in five (5) villages in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and the host communities under the project: “Increased resilience and income support for vulnerable refugees and persons in local communities in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement”-Kikuube District.
The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U) wishes to invite a suitably qualified and experienced individual to apply for the position below. He/she will provide psychosocial counseling and support services, to the target PWD, PLHIV, Children at Risk and the Elderly among the refugees and hosts in Kyangwali Refugee settlement.
Psychologist Officer (01)
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PSYCHOLOGIST KYANGWALI (ONE POSITION)
About ACORD:
The Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development – Uganda (ACORD-U) is a Ugandan National Non-Governmental Organization that has worked in Uganda since 1979 as a local Branch of ACORD International. ACORD-U is now registered as a Ugandan Non-Governmental Organization with headquarters in Nsambya-Kampala and several other offices across the Country. ACORD-U aspires to contribute towards Uganda’s Development and Humanitarian Responses for Vulnerable Communities. ACORD-U with funding from the BMZ/The Johanniter is supporting selected groups of People with Specific Needs (PSN) in five (5) villages in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and the host communities under the project: “Increased resilience and income support for vulnerable refugees and persons in local communities in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement”. The project also addresses the psychosocial needs of the vulnerable PSN among the refugees through Counselling, awareness, referrals and other psychosocial related interventions. ACORD is looking for a qualified and competent persons to fill the position of Psychologist to be based in Kyangwali – Kikuube District to plan, implement and coordinate the project’s psychosocial activities.
Job Summary:
The job holder is responsible for providing psychosocial counseling and support services, providing professional and confidential services to target PWD, PLHIV, Children at Risk and the Elderly peoples’ households with various challenges, establish case follow ups through conducting home visits to referred families, Plan and implement the delivery of counseling services in a non-discriminatory manner in line with ACORD/UNHCR guidelines and supervise the activities of Peer Counsellors.
Reporting Relationships:
The post holder will be responsible to the Project Coordinator, Kyangwali. .

Duties:
• Providing professional and confidential services to target PSN in the target villages and host community
• Plan and execute PSN and refugee awareness raising in target villages and host community with Peer Counsellors, change agents and the Refugee Welfare Committee members basing on case trend and ongoing needs of women and girls with special needs
• Establish case follow ups through conducting home visits to referred families so that client are fully supported with Psychosocial Support and Counseling
• Strength and maintain community network with community leaders and Peer Counsellors
• Plan and implement the delivery of counseling services to the target PSN households in a non-discriminatory manner in line with UNHCR and ACORD guidelines
• Conducting peer to peer group counseling sessions
• Participate in Case Management Coordination meetings with the UNHCR and other partners to discuss on the cases being handled by the peer counsellors and the team

Job Skills: Not Specified

Competencies, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong experience working with vulnerable people including PWD, PLHIV, Children at Risk and the elderly
• Strong knowledge of PSN supportive techniques including communicating with PSN
• Familiarity with guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian settings.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skill and communication skills.
• An excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.

Job Education: Bachelors’ Degree
Job Experience: 2 years

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
For details pertaining to the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications visit:  
Applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resource Officer,
Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U) by email to  
Closing date is Friday 10th, July 2020 by 5:00pm
Please specify “Psychologist Officer” in the subject line of your application email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Hard copy hand delivered applications will not be accepted per now ‘’due to COVID-19 pandemic’’. No telephone inquiries are permitted please. “WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”