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Terms of Reference for Counselling Psychologist

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Announcement Date: 16.02.2023

Post Title: Counselling Psychologist

Location: Mitrovica region

Closing Date: 26.02.2023

 

Terms of Reference for Counselling Psychologist

About CBM:

Community Building Mitrovica (CBM) is a local non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in the field of peace and community building in the wider region of Mitrovica, northern municipalities of Kosovo. The overall aim of CBM is to facilitate contact and dialogue between citizens in the whole of Mitrovica municipality. CBMs staff consists of devoted citizens – both Serbs and Albanians – who grew up in this region and want to restore the previous confidence and even friendship that war and politics have destroyed.

By supporting many concrete projects that address the direct needs of the local communities, CBM contributes in a modest way to this aim. The work of the past years has gained the organization a strong reputation on both sides of the Ibar river. Fields in which CBM works are: media, culture, youth, women, minorities, dialogue, and return of refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons).

CBMs projects are open to members of all communities living in Mitrovica and wider. CBM often cooperates with other NGOs, helps with local initiatives, and works with local governmental institutions and international organizations in order to initiate, develop, and implement activities, for the benefit of the communities, in Mitrovica and wider.

About the project:

Partners Kosovo and Community Building Mitrovica have identified two areas for improvement through assessments and workshops: fundraising and staff well-being. While an internal fundraising program is being developed, staff well-being remains a challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the mental health burden of working in Kosovo's political hotspot. To address this, CBM plans to provide psychological support and promote healthy coping mechanisms for staff through a strong support network, adaptive management strategies, and contracting counsellors. A staff retreat will also be designed to create a motivated, supported, and resilient team. This is seen as a critical investment to sustain CBM's reconciliation work in Kosovo, given the context of the region. CBM also has an adaptive management strategy in place to mitigate risks for the workplace, staff, and stakeholders.

CBM is seeking a qualified counselling psychologist to provide individual psychological support to the staff over the course of four (4) months, from March to June 2023. The counselling psychologist will work with CBM staff to manage the inevitable workplace stress that accompanies day-to-day tasks and to improve the general state of staff's wellbeing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer psychological support for CBM staff by conducting individual counselling sessions;
• Provide guidance and support to staff members in navigating interpersonal issues, and to take proactive steps to address any challenges that may arise;
• Develop and implement a treatment plan for each staff member in consultation with the staff and CBM management;
• Provide appropriate referrals for staff who may require specialized services beyond the scope of counselling;
• Develop monthly narrative report over the methodology of service;
• To ensure that the service provided is of high quality and meets the expected standards in terms of its content;
• Guarantee the confidentiality of all counselling sessions, and maintain appropriate records in accordance with professional standards and legal requirements;
• Provide information on the materials needed for counselling sessions;
• Respect the hierarchy and specifics of the institution such as: confidentiality, special regulations, working hours, safety and work.

Requirements:

• A university degree in counselling psychology or a related field (preferably Masters).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in counselling, preferably in a non-profit or international organization.
• Familiarity with the socio-political context of Kosovo and the challenges of working in a conflict-affected region.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Serbian and Albanian.
• Strong ethical standards and adherence to professional codes of conduct.

 

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse ethnic group of individuals, including staff and management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing circumstances.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using electronic record-keeping systems.

How to apply:

To apply for the position of counselling psychologist with CBM, please submit the following:

• A detailed CV including relevant education, work experience, and skills.
• An intervention plan should be developed and sent upon applying
• Up to three professional references with contact information.
• Financial offer per session.

Interested applicants must send the require documents to procurement@cbmitrovica.org.

Please indicate the job title "Counselling Psychologist – Application" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The deadline for application is: 26.02.2023

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