Psychologist Associate

The YWCA of Jerusalem located in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, is a membership-based women organization registered locally as a non-governmental organization. The YWCA works under four main thematic areas: Women's Economic Development, Women’s Rights Programs, Youth Leadership, Training and Civic Engagement as well as Children Education and Cognitive Learning.

YWCA of Jerusalem will be implementing a joint project with TDH and Stars of hope

-Project title: “Conflict-affected children and families in the West Bank have enhanced resilience and well-being”.

 The project aims to respond to the needs of the vulnerable children and families who have been affected by conflict-related violence or household violence, mainly the provision of GBV and protection services through specialized protection responses in East Jerusalem.

The YWCA of Jerusalem is seeking to employ a Psychologist Associate.

Position title: Psychologist Associate

The overall tasks: The role of the psychologist associate is to conduct GBV activities, provide support for community volunteers, conduct GBV support group structured sessions, case management and referral.

Contract period: 9 months with possible extension

Reports to: Psychologist

-Starting period: 1/3/2024 until 9/12/2024
-Location:  East Jerusalem  
-Project Localities: Shu’fat Camp, Eizariyeh, Silwan

 ToR for Job: Terms of Reference-Psychologist Associate

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1. At least 4 years’ experience working with child protection or GBV programing.
2. BA in Psychology or (social science) or (child development) is a must.
3. Familiarity with the humanitarian context in the targeted localities, especially the referral system.
4. Proven experience of working directly with children and families.
5. Experience in supervising and coaching volunteers.
6. Knowledge of Interagency Emergency Standard Operational Procedures for Prevention of and Response to Gender Based Violence and Child Protection is a plus.
7. Working Experience within the NGO sector in similar positions is a plus.
8. Jerusalem ID.

All interested candidates should send a detailed CV and a cover letter in English. The cover letter should include the applicant's expectations of the position and how his/her qualifications relate to the vacancy. 

Please specify the job you are applying for in the subject line of your email 

Please send CVs and cover letters to YWCA Jerusalem at: Email: [email protected] 

Applications must be received no later than 04/3/2024 by 14:00 pm.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.