A leading specialist in supervisory support in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCSU) announces a competition for the position ofLeading specialist\rank in supervisory support

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine is the largest humanitarian organization of Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergency situations in the country and provides assistance to those who need it most. 

Feel that you can make the world a better place? Join the Red Cross Society of Ukraine:

• Opportunity to do good: Help those in need and feel inspired from the contribution   
• New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or an employee and get experience that will be useful in life. 
• Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help. 
• Pride for your actions: Join and feel proud that you are a hero! 

TCHU is thousands of people all over Ukraine who make the world a better place every day. is one of the strategic areas of activity of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCSC), which has been implemented since 2014. Currently, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities are implemented by regional teams in 23 regions of Ukraine at the 3 levels of the Pyramid of Psychosocial Interventions of the ChHiChP Movement (basic psychosocial support, focused psychosocial support, psychological help and referral for specialized help).

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• Coordination and technical support of the implementation of the Integrated Supervision Model (IMS) in TCHHU.
• Conducting needs and resources assessment on the ground with regional PZPSP teams. Preparation of reports and recommendations based on the results of such assessment.
• Development and adaptation of documents necessary to ensure the quality provision of services by multidisciplinary teams with PZPSP (including in the program of Social adaptation of veterans and their family members, and in other specialized programs with PZPSP)
• Development and adaptation of documents necessary to ensure the quality provision of "supportive supervision" and the implementation of the Integrated Model of Supervision (IMS).
• Adaptation and development of training programs from the Integrated Model of Supervision (for supervisors, supervisees and managers), as well as supervision of the implementation of training for teams and ensuring its quality (including assessment of training needs, training and other relevant forms of educational activity).
• Training of supervisors who will implement "supportive supervision" in regional teams of the TCHHU.
• Providing technical recommendations and support (including supervisory) regional teams of supervisors. As well as overseeing the development and deployment of the Integrated Supervision Model (IMS) in TCHU.
• Regular visits to regional organizations to monitor the quality of the implementation of the Integrated Supervision Model (IMS), providing feedback and technical support to regional teams PZPSP.
• Development of a system of care for employees and volunteers (including systems of supervisory support, mentoring, etc.).
• Providing analytical reporting (outlining the main conclusions and recommendations) based on the results of activities and the creation of templates and other necessary documents for the implementation of the Integrated Supervision Model (IMS) and conducting "supportive supervisions". br/> 

Additional duties:

• Preparation and conduct of psycho-educational sessions related to the implementation of IMS for employees and volunteers TCHU, for partner organizations, as well as for the population (including first-line specialists).
• At the request of line management: preparation of other program, training and informational materials in the field of PZPSP and Defense.

Requirements:

• Higher education in the field of psychology, clinical psychology
• It will be an advantage: additional completed education or in the process of obtaining it in professional organizations in the recognized field of psychotherapy (USP (EAP), European association of leash and cognitive therapies, NPA European Federation of Psychological Associations (EuroPsy education standards), European Federation of Transactional Analysis, EMDR Europe, etc.)
• Experience of receiving supervisory support in one of the supervision models in the amount of 25 hours and more
• Experience of work in the humanitarian, social or other relevant field will be an advantage
• Experience of training or instruction in the field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
• Experience in coordinating projects and/or managing teams and conducting training/educational activities will be an advantage
• Experience in facilitating psychosocial support activities, conducting psychoeducational sessions and/or basic counseling, “supportive supervision” will be an advantage
< li>Understanding the basics of planning, implementing activities, providing supervisory, educational support and reporting in projects.
• Understanding the features of the processes of mentoring, supervision, conducting psychoeducational sessions and providing psychosocial support.
• In-depth knowledge verbal communication and active listening skills
• In-depth mastery of skillsskills of non-verbal active listening
• Demonstrating empathy, warmth, sincerity and caring
• Ability to establish contact with a group and build trust
• In-depth mastery of time management skills (management time, pace, energy in the group: appropriate breaks, energizers / exercises, relaxation, etc.)
• Owning self/team care skills and strategies, stress management skills
• Creating and maintaining personal boundaries, respect for the values ​​and experiences of others, lack of judgment and evaluation
• Developed organizational and executive qualities.
• Ability to learn quickly, attentiveness, analytical skills.
• Ability work independently and in a team, quick adaptation to changes and conditions.
• Developed communication skills, as well as stress management skills.
• Adherence to the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement and the ethical principles of a psychologist / supervisor / social worker / trainer (incl. compliance with the principle of confidentiality).
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Teams, databases, e-mail).
• Experience and ability to communicate with different groups of people, tact and diplomacy.
• Cooperation and teamwork
• Ukrainian - fluency for work matters
• English - conversational level will be an advantage

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers: 

• Interesting, diverse and multitasking work; 
• Employment according to Labor Code; 
• Timely payment of wages; 
• A friendly and cohesive team of like-minded people; 
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad. 
• Unique experience of working in the largest public organization of Ukraine
• Improving professional skills and competencies in the field of PPE. 
• Improving the skills of "supportive supervision". 
• Development of assessment skills, program and service quality assurance, training/facilitation, people and resource management, planning, communication and collaboration. 
• Supervision, mentoring and training in the process.  
• Gaining experience of cooperation with international technical experts, increasing awareness of the work of a large humanitarian organization and cooperation with partners.

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment in TCHHU , which will provide all employees, volunteers regardless of age, sex and gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity and equal rights. 

We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including persons with disabilities. 

We do not discriminate in our selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age. 

Sexual exploitation and abuse is prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, pexual exploitation and outdoors, including at the workplace.  

Workplace: Kyiv,

Trial period - 3 months. 

Please send your resume indicating the desired salary level and position to the following address: [email protected]. 

Due to the large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.