Volunteer Opportunity as a Staff Counsellor in South Sudan at the UNV

You must have:

• Be between 27 and 80 years old.
• Be a citizen of any country other than the country of appointment.
• 5 years of experience providing clinical services including counselling, stress and trauma management, etc.
• At least two years of experience working in an international and multicultural environment.
• It is preferable to have experience working in the United Nations or any other international agency.
• Proficiency in writing and speaking skills in English.
• Strong computer skills, including full proficiency in working on various MS Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.), other IT applications and office technology equipment.
• Interest in the field of humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, and volunteer work as a mechanism for permanent development.
• Sound security awareness.
• Experience in crisis and emergency response.
• Driving license for cars with manual transmission.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Master's degree or equivalent in clinical psychology, psychiatry, counseling, or social work.
• Integrity and professionalism in work.
• High degree of personal initiative and willingness to accept broad responsibilities.
• Ability to take charge and work independently under established procedures.
• Ability to work in accordance with organizational rules and regulations.
• Effective planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, coordinate and follow up on work.
• Ability to work under pressure, with overlapping deadlines, and handle multiple simultaneous projects/activities.
• Teamwork skills and respect for diversity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relationships in a multicultural and multiethnic environment with consideration and respect for diversity.
• Flexibility and willingness to live and work in dangerous and remote locations, involving physical hardship and little rest, including the possibility of extensive travel within the mission area.
• Commitment to the principles of volunteer work, which include solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, self-reliance, and commitment to the core values of the United Nations.
• Living conditions vary between mission duty stations. Each mission duty station has basic housing facilities, which include running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be harsh with potential for water shortages and power outages.
• All UNMISS duty stations, with the exception of Entebbe, Uganda, are non-family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is rated by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will provide a media briefing upon your arrival. There are a number of locations in South Sudan that are vulnerable to conflict. Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 UN-owned level 1 clinics, 21 contingent-owned level 1 clinics, and 4 contingent-owned level 2 medical facilities within the mission area and territory.

About UN Volunteer:

International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations. They come from 160 countries, representing many cultures and backgrounds, and bring various perspectives and approaches.

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