Strong psychosocial support advisor with psychosocial crisis management experience and good facilitation skills for global centre of excellence
Please note that this vacancy has expired
The purpose of the position at The International Federation Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support as Technical Adviser is to strengthen technical support to National Societies, the Zone, Regional Offices and the Federation Secretariat.
The technical advisor will:
Background
The Federation Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support (PS Centre) is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The PS Centre assists National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world with capacity building of psychosocial support in areas which have been affected by natural and health disasters and in areas with armed conflict. The PS Centre does not work directly with the affected population but rather assists the National Societies by training staff and volunteers.
The Centre aims to improve psychosocial well-being through operational assistance, capacity development of National Societies, competence development of staff and volunteers, knowledge generation and knowledge sharing, communication and advocacy.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Skills
Background
Personal profile
Employment Conditions
Danish Red Cross is the legal employer and duty station will be Copenhagen. The assignment is to commence as soon as possible.
Salary level and benefits will be in accordance with the Danish Red Cross’ Staff Agreement with AC/HK. The position is classified between DKK 37.000 and 40.000 per month incl. pension, and according to qualifications and experience.
Hiring manager’s name: Nana Wiedemann, Head of International Federation Psychosocial Centre
For further information, please contact:
Nana Wiedemann nawie@rodekors.dk
Jon Kristiansen jokri@rodekors.dk
Only motivated applications will be accepted. Please apply online here
Deadline for submission of application: 1 April 2014 CET
Personal interviews will be conducted on 10 and 11 April 2014 in Copenhagen.