Clinical Psychologist

Organization Overview

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a key player in delivering impactful humanitarian programs since 1994. Operating in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight provides integrated services in protection, health, livelihoods, and community development. The organization has pioneered initiatives like the SASA! methodology to promote gender equality, reduce gender-based violence, and empower vulnerable populations. By fostering resilience and innovation, Alight Rwanda continues to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to refugee and host communities.

Position Overview

The Clinical Psychologist will provide high-quality psychosocial services to refugees and host community members. This role focuses on delivering group therapy sessions, individual counseling, and community-based psychosocial activities to promote mental health, well-being, and resilience. The Clinical Psychologist will also lead capacity-building efforts for community actors to enhance their skills in providing trauma-informed and gender-sensitive care.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Service Delivery

• Organize and conduct group therapy sessions, ensuring they are age-appropriate and tailored to specific community needs
• Provide individual psychosocial counseling for beneficiaries experiencing mental health and trauma-related challenges
• Develop and distribute psychosocial materials, including flyers and booklets, designed for various age groups and special populations (e.g., persons with disabilities, gender-based violence survivors)

Capacity Building

• Train community activists, teachers, and community health workers in basic psychosocial support techniques, including Psychological First Aid (PFA)
• Organize workshops to equip local service providers with skills in stress management, trauma-informed care, and addressing grief and loss
• Conduct regular feedback and experience-sharing sessions with trained community actors