Clinical Psychologist at Alight: (Deadline 19 March 2026)

VACANCY – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 

COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:

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 GBV, and empower vulnerable populations. By fostering resilience and innovation, Alight Rwanda continues to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to refugee and host communities.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

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 PSS Officer will also lead capacity-building efforts for community actors to enhance their skills in providing trauma-informed and gender-sensitive care.

PRIMARY DUTIES & 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, GBV 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.

Community Engagement 

• Collaborate with community leaders, religious leaders, and teachers to integrate mental health and protection messages into their activities,
• Design and implement stigma-reduction campaigns, including art therapy workshops, community dialogues, and school-based psychosocial interventions,
• Support community-led initiatives like anti-GBV clubs, youth empowerment programs, and tailored economic empowerment activities with integrated MHPSS messaging.

Collaboration and Coordination 

• Work closely with other project staff, including GBV prevention officers and SRH nurses, to ensure comprehensive service delivery,
• Build partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and mental health specialists for resource sharing and coordinated care,
• Maintain accurate documentation of referrals and follow-up services.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Collaborate with the MEAL team and technically contribute to project progress tracking by collecting data from group therapy sessions, individual counseling, and community awareness campaigns,
• Work with the MEAL team to conduct client satisfaction surveys and use the feedback to improve services,
• Submit regular reports to the Protection Program Coordinator and MEAL team, highlighting challenges, achievements, and recommendations for improvement.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field
• Master’s degree or additional certification in trauma counseling, psychosocial support, or a related specialty is a plus.

Experience: 

• At least 3 years of experience providing psychosocial support in humanitarian or development settings,
• Demonstrated experience in delivering group therapy sessions, community counseling, and trauma-informed care,
• Proven track record of conducting training for community actors or service providers.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong knowledge of mental health and psychosocial support principles, including Psychological First Aid and GBV response,
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic and culturally sensitive support,
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect ethical standards,
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including refugees, host communities, and marginalized groups.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders,
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in French or other local languages is an asset,
• Proficient in using MS Office and other relevant tools for documentation and reporting.

Additional Requirements 

• Willingness to work in remote and challenging environments.
• Commitment to the principles of confidentiality, protection, and inclusivity.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

APPLICATION GUIDELINES: 

Interested and qualifying candidates should submit applications to ALIGHT Rwanda Executive Director – to include 1 page Cover Letter, degree, license (If applicable), ID, an updated CV (max. 3 pages), and three names (plus titles & contacts) of relevant professional referees, to include most current Employer/ Supervisor ( All in one document) – to the following email address
only: RWJobs@WEAREALIGHT.ORG with the position applied for CLEARLY indicated in the
subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is March 19th, 2026 at 23:59. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.