Psychologist

Confidential

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Posted date	1st January, 2026	Last date to apply	5th January, 2026
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Quetta
Category	Community & Social Services
Type	Contractual	Positions	4
Experience	5 years

The Position:

The Psychologist role is a vital position within the organization, reporting directly to the Sr. Manager Programme. Based at the . Head Office, this position is responsible for ensuring project deliverables are achieved effectively. The Psychologist supervises the implementation of projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholders' strategies and objectives.

Significance:

The role of a psychologist is pivotal in addressing the mental health and psychosocial needs of individuals and communities. In the context of project implementation, a psychologist ensures that interventions are designed and executed with a deep understanding of human behavior, emotional well-being, and cultural sensitivities.

Psychologist must ensure:

S t r a t e g i c i n p u t :

 Assist Project Coordinator in strategic planning by providing input and feedback.

P r o g r a m m e M a n a g e m e n t :

 Ensure Project Deliverables.

 Implementation of strategic plans in alignment of organization’s vision & mission.

 Integrate psychological principles into program strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

 Timely and accurate reporting to both internal and external entities.

Specific Responsibilities:

Conducting confidential screenings and assessments to identify the survivors’ need for MHPSS services, considering Afghan Refugees' cultural context.
Provide ongoing PSS services, including follow-up and support to ensure safety and well-being of GBV survivors.
Linking survivors with appropriate services, such as medical care, legal aid, and psychosocial support, considering availability for Afghan nationals
Offer emotional support and crisis intervention to GBV survivors.
Advocate on behalf of GBV survivors to ensure access to resources.
Establishing and maintaining strong referral networks with relevant service providers who can accommodate Afghan nationals.
Prepare and submit regular reports to the GBV Project Coordinator.
Ensure all actions; respect the dignity and rights of survivors, adhering to principles of confidentiality and informed consent.
Coordinate with other caseworkers and service providers to ensure a comprehensive response to the needs of GBV survivors.
Attend coordination meetings and share relevant information to improve service delivery.
Perform other related duties as required by the GBV Project Coordinator/Project Manager.

Internal and External Interactions:

Program Management Team: Provides technical guidance to ensure PSS activities are integrated into overall strategies.
Field Teams: Conducts regular communication and field visits to address challenges and provide feedback.
- Go v t . O f f i c i a l s / o t h e r e n t i t i e s : Aligns interventions with international standards and best practices in MHPSS.

Community Stakeholders: Engages with beneficiaries to understand their mental health needs and challenges.

Supervises:

D i r e c t :

 Social Mobilizer

I n d i r e c t :

 Case worker

Knowledge & Skills:

 Organization’s Vision, Mission & Goals.

 Related local law, guidelines and standards.

 Familiarity with counseling techniques, therapeutic modalities, and mental health frameworks.

 Knowledge of MHPSS best practices, including trauma-informed care, stress management, and resilience building.

 Strong Negotiation skills.

 Computer Skills.

Behavior:

 People’s Person.

 Positive and optimistic.

 Collaborative.

 Advisory.

 Open to new ideas.

Experience and Education:

Psychology Bachelor Degree OR Masters in Social Sciences and other related certificates
3 to 5 years work experience in in the same domain.
Proactive and able to perform under stress
Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc)
Excellent knowledge of English and Local Languages (Pushto and Urdu).

Ability to take the initiative within clearly defined parameters.
Conceptual ability; excellent communication skills.
Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions.
Good Communication skills

Note: Organization has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Organization’s personnel against the people they serve. All forms of sexual exploitation and abuse are incompatible with the universally accepted norms, values, principles and standards that underpin in Organization. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Organization PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

A Non-Profit organization is an equal opportunity for both Male & Female to apply