CIAUD-Canada recruits 01 Psychologist

Bac+3 Deadline: Nov 10. 2026

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NOTICE OF INTEREST FOR THE POSITION OF PSYCHOLOGIST – CIAUD/010/11/2026/RDC

Education / Qualifications

The International Committee for Emergency Aid and Development in acronym "CIAUD-CANADA", an international non-governmental organization under Canadian law, headquartered in Gatineau, QC J8V OG3 n°139 rue de Dunière, Canada aims to provide humanitarian assistance in crisis situations including famine, disaster, natural disasters, armed conflicts, community development in developing countries in order to help populations to their own autonomy. CIAUD CANADA’s interventions are focused on emergency response, climate change, environmental protection and management, sustainable forest management, protection (including refugees, internally displaced persons, children, women and girls, disaster victims, returnees etc.), education, health – Nutrition – food security, economic development, water, hygiene and sanitation, consultancy-study and research, rehabilitation of basic infrastructure. As part of the roster, CIAUD CANADA is launching this notice with an expression of interest for the position of Psychologist which will be based in the area below. Job Number: CIAUD/010/11/2026/RDC Job Title: Psychologist Area: BARAKA (South Kivu) Hierarchical Supervisor: Project Manager Job Name: 1 Period: From 15/11/2026 to 31/12/2026 Date limit: 10/11/2026

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief Bureau, the Psychologist will be responsible for: Providing psychological care (active listening, individual and group counselling) for vulnerable people: internally displaced persons, returnees, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), children and host families; Provide psychological first aid to people in distress; Carry out psychological and psychosocial assessments and develop individualized support plans; Identify, identify and follow up cases requiring specialized care (medical, legal, child protection, security), respecting consent and confidentiality; Lead community speaking groups and psychosocial activities (child-friendly spaces, safe spaces for women and girls, etc.);

Other information

Build the capacity of community outreach, mobilizers and other mental health and psychosocial support (MSSPS) actors; Maintaining records of beneficiaries and entering data into project collection tools, ensuring confidentiality; Produce periodic reports (monthly and thematic) as well as case studies, and ensure a high standard of the quality of information transmitted; Participate in coordination meetings and local referral mechanisms (subcluster Protection, SMSPS working groups); Participate in all other tasks related to the project activities. The tasks listed above for the position should not be considered final. Tasks may be added, deleted or modified in consultation with the incumbent as required. The job description and performance of the incumbent will be reviewed regularly as needed. Qualification and Skills Required Be of Congolese nationality (DRC) and master perfectly the area indicated above (Bukavu and its surroundings); Have at least a university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Psychology (clinical, health or development) or an equivalent field;

Experience

Have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of psychosocial support and mental health in a humanitarian or development context. Having worked in an international organization would be an asset; Master the techniques of counselling, active listening and psychological first aid, as well as the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) on SMSPS in emergency situations; Experience in the care of GBV survivors and/or child protection, and mastery of guiding principles (central approach on survivor, confidentiality, “do no harm”); Excellent understanding of protection issues in emergency situations and in-depth knowledge of humanitarian principles, guidelines and laws; Familiarity with the Cluster coordination mechanism; Knowledge and experience of protection issues related to displaced persons, returnees and host communities; Experience working with INGOs and UN agencies; Proven ability to live and work professionally in an environment of unstable insecurity; Experience working in the region where the project will be implemented and a good understanding of the political and cultural context of the intervention area; Have a perfect knowledge of French and English for work, Swahili or another local language will be an asset; Be able to maintain working relationships in a team spirit; Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment; Have mastery of basic office software (Windows, Excel, Word) and Kobocollect; Ability to express ideas and concepts orally and in writing as clearly and concisely as possible; Have the flexibility to perform all other tasks required by his hierarchy as part of his work. Strengths and qualities Sense of listening, empathy and dialogue; Discretion and strict respect for confidentiality; Good stress management; Ability to work in teams; Knowledge of the CAUUD’s areas of intervention is an asset; Ability to work under pressure. Working days and hours The working hours are in line with those in force in the DRC. Indeed, it is important to note that these elements can be modified to meet the requirements of the activities and the field. Submission of applications Applications must be made through the platform or by clicking on the following link https: Nb: only the selected candidates will be

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