MONUSCO is recruiting a Staff Advisor

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Bac+5 Deadline: Nov 10. 2026

• 0 comments MONUSCO is recruiting a Staff Advisor As part of its mission in the DRC, MONUSCO is recruiting a PERSONAL ADVISOR. Job offer number: 280939 Job Network: Management and Administration Job Family: Human Resources Category and level: Professional and higher categories, P-3 Type of recruitment: Temporary opportunities

Location

Department/Office: United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Date of publication: 28 October 2026 Deadline: 10 November 2026 Organizational configuration and reporting This post is located within the Human Resources Management Section of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Bunia. The Staff Councillor (P-3) reports to the Chief of the Advisory Service.

Responsibilities

Under the authority delegated to him/her, the P-3 staff advisor will be responsible for: Conduct individual assessments of staff with adjustment difficulties and/or mental health issues. Advise the Chief Staff Advisor on individual cases where an identified problem is likely to have a professional impact, career guidance and/or psychological support (e.g. work-related problems due to a psychological disorder, conflict resolution, prescription of medication as needed, etc.). Advise the Chief Staff Advisor and Section Heads, upon request, to improve the work environment within their section and address psychological safety issues at work. Provide post-traumatic psychological support therapy (individual and/or group) whenever necessary.

Other information

Work closely with the medical unit and HIV medical referents to provide a comprehensive approach and continuum of services (orientation, short-term support intervention) for staff facing HIV/AIDS or other medical conditions that impact their mental health. In collaboration with the medical team, liaises with Staff Wellness Committee members to develop programs to improve the quality of life for staff within the mission.

Education / Qualifications

Conducts training sessions on crisis and stress management, as well as conflict resolution, as required. Monitors the environmental factors that can cause stress, in particular those related to critical incidents, including emergency and crisis situations, involving mission civilian personnel. Develops and implements a comprehensive stress management program for these staff, in collaboration and with the support of medical services, human resources and other relevant units. Performs any other required tasks. Skills Professionalism: Ability to think critically to conceptualize the client in theoretical terms. Excellent listening skills at different levels. Ability to gain customer trust. Strong understanding of the need to be authentic and empathetic in communication and listening. Flexibility of views and strong understanding of multicultural issues in clinical practice. Proud of the work done and achievements achieved; professional competence and mastery of the subject; professional awareness and efficiency in meeting commitments, deadlines and achievement of results; motivation by professional rather than personal considerations; perseverance in the face of difficulties; calm under stress. Responsibility for gender mainstreaming and ensuring equal participation of women and men in all areas of activity. Communication: Expresses itself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; listens, correctly interprets messages and appropriate responses; questions to clarify and interest in constructive dialogue; adaptation of language, tone, style and format to the public; transparency in information sharing and communication. Customer orientation: Considers as "customers" all people benefiting from its services and strives to understand their point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with its customers by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies their needs and offers them adapted solutions. Follows the evolution of the situation, both inside and outside the customer environment, in order to stay informed and anticipate problems. Regularly informs clients of the progress or difficulties encountered in projects. Respects the delivery times of products or services. Education A higher-level university degree (master’s or equivalent) in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required. An undergraduate university degree, with an additional two years of relevant professional experience, may be accepted in the absence of a higher-level degree. Job-specific qualification Additional training or certification in a wide range of related areas, such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, post-traumatic stress, intercultural communication or conflict resolution is required.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive clinical experience in staff coaching, mental health, intercultural communication, psychotherapy, psychiatry, clinical psychology, clinical social work and related fields is required. International experience in employee assistance programs or organizational interventions is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this position. The table below indicates the minimum level required for each proficiency in these languages, in accordance with the United Nations Language Framework (for more details, please visit https: Apply Share:

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