Job Title: Staff Counsellor
Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About WFP:
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to United help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
Job Summary: We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Staff Counsellor to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on a Special Service Agreement for 3months
To provide efficient and effective psychological counselling to staff requiring support related to work-place difficulties or personal issues. A large emphasis is placed on extensive engagement with staff and promotion of staff well-being.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide active psychological support including during emergencies and/or after critical incidents to ensure continued staff well-being and that managers and staff are provided with the effective support to manage change.
- Actively engage with management and staff to establish relationships based on trust and respect;
- Provide emotional and psychological support to employees and management during the organizational alignment process through group and individual sessions;
- Work closely and collaboratively with managers at all levels in the Country to ensure a psychologically healthy work place;
- Maintain and enhance the country based specific content for the Wellbeing app and provide a range of general and context specific trainings related to change management, resilience, conflict resolution, team-building and cultural sensitivities to improve morale, health, and team dynamics in the country office.
- Deliver workshops, trainings, 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.
- 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, trainings and plan and implement other staff counselling activities to ensure the provision of cohesive counselling services.
- Maintain at all times, 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:
- Other as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Staff Counsellor job must hold an advanced university degree (Doctorate, Masters or equivalent) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Psychiatry or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. Registration as a mental health professional in the country of origin 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.
- Minimum five (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.
- Specialist expertise in the assessment of mental health needs and the assessment of risk.
- Broad knowledge of all facets of counselling services and demonstrated skills to create a trusted environment in which others can talk confidentially.
- Ability to manage crisis situations which involve diverse actors and stakeholders.
- Ability to identify clients’ needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of both genders and diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
- Skills in designing and delivering trainings/information sessions on a number of subjects and ability to adapt those to different audiences.
- Fluency (level C) in English language.
NB: Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are encouraged to apply online at t link below
Deadline: 2nd May 2024
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