HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
TITLE: PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULT CONSULTANCY
TYPE: CONSULTANCY
DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Psychosocial support program (MHPSS)
DIVISION: MHPSS
HIRING MANAGER: MHPSS PROGRAM MANAGER
SUPERVISOR: MHPSS PROGRAM MANAGER
LOCATION: NAIROBI
START DATE: 1ST FEBRUARY 2023
END DATE: 31ST DECEMBER 2023
POSITION SUMMARY:
HIAS Kenya is committed to providing regular supervision and debriefing sessions to all the staff which is meant to enhance the effectiveness of staff in handling work-related stress as well as effectively deals with burnout and develop professional resilience and development. HIAS Kenya is looking for a psychological consult to provide quality staff psychological debriefing service and related services. Specifics debriefing may include all staff debriefing, group debriefing for social workers, community workers and counselling psychologists.
OBJECTIVES & DELIVERABLES:
The Objectives of the consultant will be.
1. Carry out periodic needs assessment of the MHPSS teams (Counselling Psychologists, Social workers, Community Outreach workers) and GBV teams (Caseworkers) and Protection teams (Case workers)
2. Facilitate monthly group psychological debriefing and intervention of the MHPSS teams (Counselling Psychologists, Social workers, Community workers) and GBV teams (Caseworkers) and Protection teams (Case workers)
3. Facilitate clinical supervision of the MHPSS supervisors
4. On a needs basis facilitate group psychological debriefing and intervention for all HIAS staff
5. on a needs basis facilitate group trainings for all HIAS staff on topics related to mental health
6. Produce well−written and comprehensive reports after the sessions highlighting thematic issues discussed and recommendations
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
The expected key outputs are.
1. Facilitate HIAS staff group counselling at workplace sessions that may be arranged as requested by HIAS Kenya. The group sessions are meant to assist in achieving improved stress management, dealing with burnout, peer support, personal development, and professional resilience.
2. Upon request, carry out periodic HIAS staff needs assessment to inform on the support they need with a view to enhancing self-care practices to prevent vicarious trauma and burnout.
3. On needs basis, facilitate group psychological debriefing and intervention for all HIAS staff.
4. Produce well written and comprehensive reports after facilitating group counselling sessions highlighting thematic issues that emerged and recommendations
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
· Master’s degree in clinical or Counselling Psychology
· Formal training in clinical supervision (Certificate or diploma in supervision)
· 3 years’ experience in providing counsellor supervision and support
· 3 years’ experience in providing staff support (counselling at the workplace and employee assistance program)
· Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating group interventions
· Relevant regional and international experience providing services to NGO’s similar to HIAS
SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:
We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process for consultancies:
Step 1: Submit your application!
Step 2: Video interview with the hiring manager.
Step 3: Offer, consultancy agreement and background check.
Step 4: Start your professional journey with HIAS!
Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.
ABOUT US:
Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.
VISION:
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.
MISSION:
Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.
VALUES:
Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • הכנסת אורחים (Hachnasat Orchim)
We Welcome the Stranger
Justice • Justicia • Justice • צדק (Tzedek)
We Pursue Justice
Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • חסד (Chesed)
We Approach our Clients with Empathy
Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • חברותא (Chevruta)
We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership
Courage • Coraje • Courage • אומץ (Ometz)
We Act with Courage to Build a Better World
Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • רוח (Ruach)
We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience
DIVERSITY:
HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.
SAFEGUARDING:
HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to apply
We welcome applications from individuals, partnerships, and firms. The Applications should be submitted to the following email: [email protected] with a title psychological consult consultancy by 5.00 PM on 23rd January 2023. Applications not bearing the requirements highlighted in this advert will not be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.
HRTK is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment, and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.