General Duties:

Provide psychosocial support to victims of discrimination and marginalised groups
Contribute to the development of tools and implementation of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs
Collaborate with legal practitioners and civil society organisations to ensure holistic support for beneficiaries

Sub-duties:
a) Assessment and Intervention:

Conduct psychological assessments of individuals affected by discrimination
Develop and implement tailored intervention tools and plans for beneficiaries
Provide individual and group counseling sessions

b) Training and Capacity Building:

Contribute to the design and delivery of training workshops for legal practitioners and CSO leaders on psychosocial aspects of discrimination
Develop educational materials on mental health and well-being for rights awareness campaigns

c) Community Engagement:

Participate in community dialogues and reconciliation workshops to address psychological impacts of discrimination
Facilitate support groups for individuals affected by discrimination

d) Research and Reporting:

Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the psychological impact of project interventions
Prepare regular (weekly and Monthly) reports on psychosocial activities and outcomes

e) Collaboration and Advocacy:

Work closely with the legal team to ensure integrated legal and psychosocial support for beneficiaries
Participate in policy dialogues and roundtable discussions to advocate for mental health considerations in anti-discrimination efforts

Values

Commitment to human rights and social justice
Empathy and cultural sensitivity
Integrity and professional ethics
Respect for diversity and inclusion
Dedication to continuous learning and improvement

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
Practice as a psychologist
Formal training on human rights and Social Justice

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in providing psychological support, preferably in human rights or social justice contexts
Demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities and victims of discrimination
Previous involvement in community-based mental health programs
Proven track record in reporting on mental health issues to donors
Familiarity with the Rwandan legal system and human rights landscape

Skills:

Excellent assessment and intervention skills in individual and group settings
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in developing and delivering training programs
Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English; knowledge of French is an advantage
Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations
Ability to work in challenging environments and manage stress effectively
Knowledge of the concepts of prevention of psychosocial risks
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Familiarity with human rights principles and anti-discrimination laws

Salary

The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. In your cover letter, please specify your expected gross monthly salary payment amount at the very end of the cover letter (Expected gross monthly salary is….).

How to Apply:

Please email your application with a CV and cover letter (one page maximum for each1.5 spacing, Times New Roman, Font 12) highlighting your key skills, supporting documents and your availability to rbj.humanresourceteam@gmail.com cc. rwandabridgestojustice@gmail.com by the 16th of February 2025 at 15:30hrs Rwandan time in Doc or Pdf Format (The sent documents should not be scanned) marking that you are "Applying for the RBJ Psychologist Role with RBJ" in capital letters.

The Cover letter should be addressed to:

The Head of Human resource

Rwanda Bridges to Justice

P.O. Box 6607

Century Park, Kigali-Rwanda

Rwanda Bridges to Justice will contact suitable applicants with further instructions. Applicants that do not follow the instructions given or whose documents are incomplete will automatically not be considered. Please kindly ensure to follow all the provided instructions in this advert.

GENDER EQUALITY

As a non-governmental organisation, RBJ strives to respect and promote gender equality in all aspects of our work and we thus encourage all candidates with different genders to apply.

RBJ Psychologist

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