Job Opening
| Posting Title: | STRESS COUNSELOR, P3 |
| Job Code Title: | STAFF COUNSELLOR |
| Department/Office: | International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals |
| Duty Station: | ARUSHA |
| Posting Period: | 19 May 2023 – 17 June 2023 |
| Job Opening Number: | 23-Human Resources-RMT-209513-R-Arusha (R) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Human Resources Section at the Arusha Branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Chief of Human Resources Section (or OIC). S/he also works under the technical guidance of the Critical incident stress management Section (CISMS) Regional Stress Counsellor for Europe and Americas (RSC) in UNHQ.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Stress Counsellor will be responsible for the following duties:
• Performs individual assessments in the case of individual staff
members experiencing difficulty coping and/or presenting mental
health-related symptoms or syndromes.
• Advises the RSC and other Personnel Officers, as necessary, on
individual cases where an identified problem is likely to have
professional, vocational and/or counselling effect (e.g. work-related
problem/s due to a psychological problem, conflict resolution,
need-oriented medication, etc.).
• Advises Chiefs of Section upon request, with the aim at improving the
working atmosphere in their Section and resolving problems of a
work-related or personal nature that adversely affect job performance
and productivity.
• Performs critical incident stress supportive therapy (e.g. individual
and/or group) whenever and wherever there is a need for it.
• Assures, in conjunction with the Medical Services, a continuum of
services (referral, short-term supportive intervention) to individual
staff members who have HIV/AIDS or to those staff members suffering from
other diseases or illnesses.
• Establishes a link and liaises with the members of the staff in
Medical Services Units in order to develop programmes designed to
improve the quality of life of staff members within the duty station.
• Provides training and information sessions on crisis and stress management, problem-solving and conflict resolution as needed.
• Monitors environmental factors that could lead to stress, with
particular focus on stress related to critical incidents, including
emergency and crisis situations, with respect to staff members at the
duty stations.
• Develops, organizes and implements a stress management programme for such staff members.
• Performs other duties as required.
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Competencies
• Professionalism: Expert knowledge in the field of stress management and counselling; demonstrated adaptability and ability to work in austere, insecure environments and to adjust rapidly to varying social, organizational and geographic settings; good conceptual skills in mental health programming and/or public health; proven ability to provide culturally sensitive counselling in stress and stress related issues and treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately; in depth understanding of the strategic directions in critical incident stress management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
•
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Clinical
Psychology or Psychiatry. A first level university degree in combination
with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in
lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A valid certification to practice at national level in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required.
• Additional training or experience in a broad range of related fields,
such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, structural changes,
critical incident stress and cross-cultural communication would be an
asset.
• Qualifying years of experience are calculated after the receipt of an
accredited advanced level degree recognised by the United Nations.
Job – Specific Qualification
A valid certification to practice at national level in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required.
Work Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in stress counselling, clinical psychology, psychiatry, or related field, at a national level with cross border experience is required.
• International experience is desirable.
• Experience in crisis coordination and emergency response is desirable.
Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. *Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
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United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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