Open vacancies for humanitarian aid in Lesvos

AmeriCares is an emergency response and global health organization committed to saving lives and building healthier futures for people in crisis in the United States and around the world. Since it was established in 1982, AmeriCares has delivered more than $12 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries, including the United States. Together with its global network of more than 3,500 hospitals, clinics and community health partners, AmeriCares is improving health outcomes for millions of people in need each year.

Open Vacancies:

A) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist.

POSITION SUMMARY:
AmeriCares is seeking licensed counselors, psychologists and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) specialists who speak Arabic and/or Farsi (Persian) to help with this humanitarian crisis by providing MHPSS counseling to refugees from Syria and elsewhere arriving in Lesbos, Greece, and other locations in Europe. This role requires a minimum two-month commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Very good/fluent Arabic and/or Farsi language skills.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work and/or counselling from an internationally accredited institution with recognized clinical training.
- Currently (within the last year) practicing as a MHPSS professional.
- Training in and experience delivering Psychological First Aid preferred
- Training in cultural competency preferred
- Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters and/or resource poor settings.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to make effective decisions under pressure; ability to work effectively and harmoniously on multi-national team.
- High degree of flexibility and efficacy in a rapidly changing environment.
- Time commitment: A minimum of two months.

B) Emergency Response Professional.

POSITION SUMMARY:
AmeriCares is seeking English and Arabic and/or Farsi (Persian) speakers with experience in humanitarian relief operations to provide assistance to refugees from Syria and elsewhere arriving in Lesbos, Greece and other locations in Europe. Activities may include translation services, providing relief supplies and communication materials to refugees, logistical support and other services as needed. Flexibility and strong English and Farsi/Arabic language skills are required in order to help with this humanitarian crisis. This role requires a minimum two-month commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Very good/fluent Arabic and/or Farsi language skills.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Field experience in humanitarian relief operations/programs required; focus on health care and/or public health preferred.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to make effective decisions under pressure; ability to work effectively and harmoniously on multi-national team.
- High degree of flexibility and efficacy in a rapidly changing environment.
- Time commitment: A minimum of two months.

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“Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist.”
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