Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
This position is located in the Medical Unit of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism). The Stress Counsellor will work under the direction of the Medical Officer along with technical guidance of the CISMS Regional Stress Counsellor.

Responsibilities
• The field stress counsellor will administrate a wide range of stress management activities and actively participate in assisting both managers and staff in the Mechanism duty stations in emergency preparedness and response in collaboration with and following the standard operational procedures on the Management of Stress and Critical Incident Stress (MSCIS). Specific responsibilities would include:
• Face-to-face activities required to be ready to travel between the Mechanism duty stations;
• Develop and implement a stress prevention and management plan applicable to the Mechanism personnel in in the Mechanism duty stations;
• Provide individual and group stress management and critical incident counselling sessions to all Mechanism staff and dependents as/when needed;
• Plan and facilitate preventative stress management training on a variety of stress related issues for Mechanism personnel in the Mechanism duty stations and circulate useful reading resources related to stress;
• Assist in establishing Critical Incident Stress Intervention Cells (CISICs) including selecting Peer Helpers, facilitating peer helper training sessions, coordinating, and following up on all relevant activities;
• Liaise with Staff Union to technically support the welfare activities for Mechanism personnel.
• Identify, address, and follow up on high stress cases and critical incident stress cases among the UN personnel and dependents in the country;
• Be willing to visit & travel regularly to in the Mechanism duty stations in order to implement preventative stress management training activities and offer technical consultations when needed;
• Advise Mechanism management on stress mitigating strategies and activities;
• Collaborate with Mechanism managers on how to address changes and team issues;
• Establish an external network of professionals ready to refer to, support and intervene in case of need;
• Under the guidance of the CISMS Regional Stress Counsellor, coordinate all critical incident stress management activities with relevant stake holders, including UN staff counsellors in the in the Mechanism duty stations and in neighbouring countries, Peer Helpers, Mental Health Professionals etc;
• Perform ongoing psychosocial needs assessments and monitor the determinants of stress in Mechanism personnel, including activities such as data collection, analyses, resource mapping and coordinating collective psychosocial capacity across UN agencies and partners; and,
• Provide monthly reports to the Mechanism Medical Services, with copies to UN Headquarters UNDSS CISMS RSC on all activities.

Competencies
• Professionalism - Expert knowledge in the field of stress management and counselling; demonstrated adaptability and ability to work in austere, insecure environments and to adjust rapidly to varying social, organizational and geographic settings; good conceptual skills in mental health programming and/or public health; proven ability to provide culturally sensitive counselling in stress and stress related issues and treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately; in depth understanding of the strategic directions in critical incident stress management.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communication.
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
• Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A valid certification to practice at national level in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required.
• Additional training or experience in a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, structural changes, critical incident stress and cross-cultural communication would be an asset.
• Qualifying years of experience are calculated after the receipt of an accredited advanced level degree recognised by the United Nations.
• A valid certification to practice at a national level in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required.
• Work Experience
• A minimum of five years of experience in stress counselling, clinical psychology, psychiatry, or related field, at a national level with cross border experience is required.
• International experience would be desirable.
• Experience in crisis coordination and emergency response would be highly desirable.
• Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=185244&languageCd=ENG& 

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