Duty Station: Bassikounou, Mauritania
Contract duration: 10 months (renewable)
Reporting to: Protection Officer
General information
RET is committed to working in emergencies, protracted crises and fragile contexts to alleviate deep suffering, strengthen people’s resilience and improve their self-reliance.
We believe that we are one of the leading NGOs providing tailor-made solutions and relevant programs to address gaps and real needs and challenges of communities.
We play a decisive catalytic role in sustainable development. We aim to bring about significant positive changes, enabling particularly vulnerable youth and young women to take charge of their lives and realize their social and economic rights.
We stand with people, refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons, as well as host communities, embracing the fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.
General Responsibilities
- Providing individual therapy to people with psychosocial needs, focusing on improving mental wellbeing and decision making.
- Facilitate group sessions to address common issues, such as gender-based violence, and promote mental health and self-care.
- Promote resilience, self-esteem and stress management among participants.
- Contribute to group workshops aimed at providing psychosocial support to adolescents and young adults.
- Support the implementation of the art therapy program and cognitive, emotional and social development for children with disabilities, promoting their development and socialization.
- Support workshops for parents and guardians on positive parenting, stress management and non-violent discipline techniques.
- Host community forums to discuss issues of concern, particularly those related to gender-based violence.
- Conduct situational analyses and collaborate in planning intervention strategies.
- Train women leaders in psychosocial support and gender-based violence to strengthen the community response.
- Organize training sessions on menstrual hygiene for girls and young mothers, including the production of reusable products.
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of recreational activities and psychosocial support to promote personal development and social interaction.
- Participate in training programs on psychological support techniques and contribute to staff training.
- Document and report psychological support activities and progress, adapting strategies based on feedback and emerging needs.
Qualifications and experience required
- At least a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology or psychological counseling and guidance.
- Prior knowledge of humanitarian principles, conflict, displaced persons, refugees and protection frameworks.
- Previous experience working with children, young people and refugees is an asset.
- Prior knowledge of the region and community you will be working with is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Excellent dynamic facilitation skills, both individually and in groups.
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility, particularly regarding working hours.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
LANGUAGES
- Fluency in French and, preferably, knowledge of English.
How to apply
Any interested candidate must send his/her application letter and CV (with 3 references) (do not attach certificates) to the Country Director via the following email address: maur.courrier@theret.org before October 4, 2024. The subject line of the email must indicate the title of the position applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
