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Organization: UNDP – United Nations Development Programme
Country: Cameroon
City: Yaoundé
Office: UNDP in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Closing date: Thursday, 4 May 2023
Job Identification: 10025
Locations: Yaounde, Cameroon
Posting Date: 04/18/2023, 11:27 AM
Apply Before: 05/04/2023, 03:59 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Agency: Dept of Safety and Security
Grade: NOB
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Practice Area: Management
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree
Other Criteria: Doctorat ,psychiatrie/Master psychologie
Required Languages: French
Desired Languages: English
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Job Description
Background
UNDP is committed to recruiting a workforce that is diverse in terms of gender, nationality and culture. We also encourage people from ethnic minorities, indigenous communities or people with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and/or abuse, or any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, and/or any forms of discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore have to undergo rigorous checks on the references provided as well as their background.
This position is funded by the various organizations of the Security Management Team, administered by UNDP but under the operational supervision of UNDSS. The renewal of this position will be subject to the availability of funds from the various organizations of the management and security team.
Under the administrative supervision of the UNDSS Cameroon Security Advisor and the technical supervision of the UNDSS CISMU Regional Stress Advisor, the National Stress Advisor will implement a wide range of stress management activities, applying the UNDSS CISMU Strategic Framework on Critical Incident Stress Prevention in Cameroon.
The impact of the Stress Counselor function concerns all the Agencies of the United Nations System and will consist of having an operational radio room within the limits set by the Security Management Team (SMT); quality support for field missions and Agencies with sub-offices in the Regions.
The key role of the National Stress Advisor is to establish a sustainable stress management system in UN offices operating in Cameroon and to strengthen stress management preparedness in the event of a critical system incident. security management system, through a comprehensive stress management plan focusing on likely emergencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
<1. Develop and implement a stress management plan applicable to all UN agencies in the country. – Strengthen the capacity of the UN Country Team to respond to all types of stress, in an effective and timely manner, through a sustainable stress management system; – Strengthen the capacities of United Nations personnel to enable them to better cope with all types of stress, including stress related to critical incidents; – Strengthen the resilience of UN staff members (A consequence of the first 2 objectives).
- Conduct individual or group counseling and critical incident counseling sessions. Plan and facilitate preventative stress management training on various types of stress addressed to UN staff in the country and periodically distribute useful reading resources on stress. – Identify and contact personnel involved in any critical incident reported on the DSS CISMU website or through the DSS radio room and other AFPs. – Organize formal or informal, group and/or individual sessions (face to face, tele-advice, emails); – Provide a briefing on stress and critical stress during induction training organized by DSS for newcomers (Induction sessions). – Organize awareness sessions and training on stress and stress related to critical incidents, on stress management tools, on stress-related issues (80% of activities). – Organize with the Human Resources Focal Points joint information sessions on rights, leave, etc. – Prepare and regularly distribute psycho-educational material (electronic brochure).- Provide emergency psychological assistance to any staff or dependent involved in a critical incident (face to face, tele counseling) – Collaborate effectively with the Safety Focal Points to reach all staff involved in the critical incident. 3. Promote welfare activities for UN staff in the country in conjunction with the existing staff association and agree to visit and travel regularly to UN offices/sub-offices in the country in order to implement preventive stress management training activities and offer technical consultations when needed. – Make visible the role and function of the staff association in terms of well-being. – Work in close collaboration with the staff association for the implementation of well-being activities. – Visit United Nations offices and sub-offices in the field at least once a quarter – Provide individual and/or collective psychosocial support adapted to the needs of staff – Help set up intervention units in the event of stress following a critical incident (CISIC – Write the training proposal for Peer Supporters and Family Focal Points- Have the training approved by the administrative supervisor, the AFPs Representatives and the SMT – Implement the training – Coordinate and monitor all relevant activities related to peer helpers 4. Liaise with experts and local institutions in the country for reference purposes. Collaborate with UN officials, doctors and local physicians on issues of psychosocial well-being with the aim of creating a network of professionals ready to support and intervene when needed. Advise UNS Decision Makers/Representatives and Managers in Cameroon on staff level stress mitigation strategies and activities – Update the list of mental health professionals in the country – Update the list of mental health institutions mental health in the country – Make referral and counter-referral effective for efficient follow-up of affected staff using consensus referral forms – Organize and hold joint information sessions focused on staff concerns – Develop and share with United Nations doctors and local doctors of the consensual referral forms available and used – Meet, at least twice a year (once a quarter), the SMT and share with him the stress factors identified within the personnel (Abuse of authority, harassment, etc.).- Advise the SMT and all UN officials regarding the psychosocial needs of UN staff 5. Conduct ongoing assessments and monitor stressors of UN staff to include activities such as collecting data, analysis and related documentation. Provide monthly reports to the Security Advisor, with a copy to the Regional UN DSS CISMS Advisor for all psychosocial support services and counseling provided – Develop, in collaboration with Regional DSS/CISMU Advisors and AFPS Staff Advisors , tools for evaluation, collection and analysis of data related to stress factors and psychosocial risks, well-being and mental health of staff – Strengthen its capacities in this area by participating in the regional meetings organized by the regional DSS/CISMU and the UN Annual meeting for UN SC
Competencies
Core Competencies Getting Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and controls own work, pays attention to detail, delivers quality work on time.
Thinking innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, solves problems pragmatically, makes improvements
Continuous learning LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with agility LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively manages ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with determination LEVEL 1: Demonstrates drive and motivation, is able to act calmly in the face of adversity, is confident
Engage and Associate LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, builds positive relationships
Foster diversity and inclusion LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, is aware of unconscious bias, faces discrimination
Cross-cutting and technical skills Ethics Knowledge of UN policy – ethics Ethics Knowledge of UN policy – ethics Knowledge and understanding of UN staff rules and regulations and other ethics-related policies and integrity Health Health Health Health emergencies Health Health Access to diagnostics and treatment, including private sector engagement Health Health Access to treatment Assessment Assessment Ability to make independent judgments based on defined criteria and benchmarks – Ability to anticipate future needs and concerns of the client. Client Satisfaction/Client Management Client Satisfaction/Client Management Ability to respond in a timely and appropriate manner with a sense of urgency, deliver consistent solutions, and deliver quality results and/or solutions in a timely manner to meet and understand the real needs of customers. Contribute to the development of the customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond immediate customer requests. Ability to anticipate future customer needs and concerns.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
MD with specialization in Psychiatry is required Or Masters in Clinical Psychology – Certification (country-specific or international or equivalent) authorizing the holder to provide mental health services as a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist is required.
Experience: – At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in the fields of clinical psychology, counseling psychology and psychiatry. The qualifying years of experience are calculated after obtaining the Master in Clinical Psychology or the Specialization in Psychiatry. – Experience in crisis management or emergency response is required in the field of psychology. – Experience in psychological assessment; administration, collection and interpretation of stress, mental health and wellness tests and data is an asset. – Good experience in alcohol or substance abuse, stress management, critical incident stress, harassment and employee grievance handling would be an asset. – Experience in creating inclusive work environments is an asset. – Experience in cross-cultural service delivery, adult pedagogy, therapeutic education, psychosocial programming or mental health policy development would be an asset; – Experience in providing stress counseling within the United Nations system or any other international organization is desirable. – A perfect mastery of Word, Excel and Power point software – Fluency in French is mandatory, a good knowledge of English will be considered an asset>
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Disclaimer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
Important information for candidates
Information for applicants regarding the UNDP Roster
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying for this position for other similar positions within UNDP at the same level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religion and origin. ethnic, to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We strongly encourage applications from women.
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