RBJ Psychologist at Rwanda Bridges to Justice: (Deadline 16 February 2025)
ABOUT RWANDA BRIDGES TO JUSTICE (RBJ)
Rwanda Bridges to Justice (RBJ) is a local non-profit organisation registered with Rwanda Governance Board. Using a neutral, and collaborative approach, we work to strengthen justice institutions and improve Rule of Law. Specifically, we work to guarantee the basic legal rights of ordinary individuals in Rwanda.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
RBJ Psychologist
One (1) position is available at RBJ.
Job Description: RBJ Psychologist
Staff reporting to this post: Four
Duties
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 [email protected] cc. [email protected] 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.
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