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Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Psychologist will provide technical support to the implementation of overall project activities related to psychosocial support. The Psychologist will lead the PSS activities at camp and host community. Take responsibility to conduct individual session with client or beneficiaries who have vulnerability due to various circumstances. Work closely with CP and GBV response and prevention team in the ground by addressing best practices, and appropriate information.
The Psychologist will prepare report according to guideline and work closely with Response and Prevention Team, Partners within the required standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Design community and staff consultations on MHPSS gaps and needs and lead on MHPSS needs analysis
Feed into project design, development and implementation through holistic, mental health and psychosocial support programmes for children, families and communities in line with identified priorities.
Develop contextualize and adapt new PSS resources based on findings from community consultations including with adolescents, men and women that are gender, age and ability sensitive.
Collect feedback from implementers and modify, incorporate into content accordingly
Implement work-plans for MHPSS, PM+ curricula, self-care modules and approaches including review and feedback workshops for new materials, testing and piloting new content/interventions, designing training modules and training implementers and their supervisors on MHPSS concepts, WVI approach and the content itself.
Monitor the implementation of PSS interventions to ensure quality, effectiveness and relevance of interventions. Modify approaches and content on an on-going basis
In coordination with MEAL and response teams, ensure safe and confidential management of PSS information, including managing PSS resources as well as regular analysis of PSS trends and needs to inform programing though report.
Support the establishment of strong linkages between case management, MHPSS.
Represent WVI at the camp MHPSS Working Group, share information and action plans with the GBV team
Ensure PSS intervention is informed by sector identified priorities and integrate key messages from all sectors for a holistic approach.
Ensure that all PSS intervention is designed in line with WVI GBV strategy
Contribute to reporting on PSS interventions whether to donor, inter-agency level.
Provide training and capacity building to GBV Facilitator, PSS Volunteers, GBV staff and other stakeholders on: Basic supportive listening skills and psychological first aid (PFA); Signs of mental health conditions and distress; Referral mechanisms and information-sharing protocols; MHPSS, PM+ and global guidelines.
Provide coaching, mentoring on PSS Volunteers and Case Management Assistant, GBV Assistant.
PSS support to project staffs as part of staff care
Prepare sub project proposals, purchase requests and relevant documents in advance to facilitate implementation of planned activities.
Track and manage project budget lines assigned
Checking, storage of all documents such as master role, approvals etc.
Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to World Vision’s Core Values in the approach to work and relationships.
Collaboration with different key working groups and have exposure visit.
Learning and sharing capacity
Work and Life balance
Personal and professional development goal consistent with WV Response strategic goal.
End Results:
MHPSS needs are accurately identified through community and staff consultations, informing well‑designed, holistic psychosocial programs for children, families, and communities. PSS materials and curricula are adapted based on community input and implementer feedback, ensuring age‑, gender‑, and ability‑sensitive content. MHPSS work‑plans, trainings, and new interventions are effectively implemented, monitored, and improved for quality and relevance. Safe and confidential PSS information management supports ongoing analysis of trends, while strong linkages between case management and MHPSS ensure coordinated and comprehensive support.
PSS interventions are well‑coordinated and aligned with sector priorities through active participation in the camp MHPSS Working Group and regular information sharing with the GBV team. All interventions follow WVI’s GBV strategy and adopt an integrated, holistic approach that reflects key messages from relevant sectors. Reporting on PSS activities is completed accurately and on time for donors and inter‑agency platforms, ensuring strong accountability and program visibility.
Staff, volunteers, and key stakeholders gain improved skills in supportive listening, PFA, MHPSS, PM+, and referral protocols through regular training, coaching, and mentoring. PSS Volunteers, GBV staff, and Case Management Assistants receive ongoing guidance to strengthen service quality, while project staff benefit from PSS support as part of staff care, contributing to a healthier, more capable, and well‑supported team.
Planned activities are implemented smoothly through timely preparation of sub‑project proposals and purchase requests, with project budget lines managed efficiently. All required documents including master rolls and approvals are accurately checked, properly stored, and maintained to ensure accountability and compliance.
A staff member who consistently demonstrates World Vision’s Core Values through respectful work practices and positive relationships, actively collaborates with key working groups, and participates in exposure visits to strengthen learning
Knowledge, Skill & Experience:
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification:
Master degree in Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/ Psychology with relevant professional training.
Clear Understanding on PSS, MHPSS, PM+.
Knowledge on Humanitarian Response
Good conceptual and practical skill to write reports, project concept paper and design documents of the project.
Good knowledge and skills on project management
Baseline survey, Evaluation and Monitoring process and tools.
Good facilitation skill of Training, Seminar and Advocacy programs.
Experience to lead/coordinate Consortium projects
Deep knowledge in Structured PSS, disability inclusion, GBV/protection and Wash sector. Experience in preparing DIP, ITT, Monitoring plan, procurement plan, Cash flow etc.
Chittagong/Rohingya and Bengali language skills will add value. Very Good command in English both written and verbal is essential.
Decision making and conflict resolution skills
Competent in using MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint presentation
Required Professional Experience:
Ability to work under stressful condition and adaptive to local culture and situation
Minimum of 3 years working experiences in the relevant field as Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist/ counselling Psychologist
Required Language(s): Bangla and Rohingya
Required travel and/or work environment accommodations: Must be able to do multiple tasks and willingness to travel in various locations of BRCR as required
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits: Weekly 2 holidays, Provident fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus: 1, Other benefits as per organizations policy.
Workplace: Work at office, Employment Status: Full Time
World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and
decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.
World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our
work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.
Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.
Applicant Types Accepted: