# Psychosocial Support Staff

**Company**: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
**Location**: Mambasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Non-Profit

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## Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Psychosocial Support Staff to join our team in Mambasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The successful candidate will provide psychosocial support to survivors of sexual violence and gender-based violence (SVGB).

Responsibilities:

- Provide psychosocial support to survivors of SVGB

- Work with community-based psychosocial assistants

- Have experience in planning and organisation

- Have strong communication skills

- Be able to work independently and as part of a team

- Be flexible and willing to travel to targeted areas

Requirements:

- At least 4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector or with NGOs, specifically in SGBV

- At least 4 years of experience in providing psychosocial support to survivors of SVGB

- Experience working with community-based organisations

- Strong planning and organisational skills

- Excellent French and Swahili language skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Strong sense of responsibility and respect for deadlines

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%

- Flexible working arrangements for breastfeeding mothers

- Annual leave and sick leave

- Opportunities for professional development

Selection Process:

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

- Candidates will be assessed based on their experience and qualifications

- IRC is an equal opportunities employer

To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and relevant documents, to the IRC office in Mambasa.

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## Skills

### Required
- psychosocial support
- SGBV
- planning and organisation
- communication
- French
- Swahili

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