Advisor on Psychosocial Support

About the Position

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the project “Peace education in support of overcoming internal social polarization in Moldova and Ukraine” to fill the position of the Advisor on Psychosocial Support (full-time, Dnipro).

The project develops peace-education approaches that emphasize commonalities and the value of diversity, currently being tested in national and regional school experiments. It also promotes coping with emotional stress and building resilience, offering materials, online offers, and training for multipliers. Additionally, the project provides psychosocial support and fosters social cohesion in local communities affected by internally displaced people and veterans.

Responsibilities

• Strategic integration of a psychosocial approach into the CPS country programme and its collaborative projects.
• Facilitation of thematic MHPSS workshops, dialogue, and reflective learning spaces.
• Technical support to partner organizations for the structural incorporation of psychosocial practices.
• Redaction of methodology, practical tools, and communication products.
• Continuous dialogue and revision of psychosocial support provided to partner organizations.
• Sensitization and technical guidance on the implementation of MHPSS measures.
• Regular travels within Ukraine and abroad (especially Moldova).
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Requirements

• Academic studies in psychology, social work, or similar, with additional education in human rights, dealing with the past, and/or conflict transformation.
• Experience in the development and facilitation of workshops and the organization of dialogue spaces.
• Experience in supporting and advising civil society organizations on self- and staff-care.
• At least five years of in-field psychosocial work experience.
• Trauma-responsive and human-centered approaches.
• NVC and Do-No Harm.
• Fluent level of English, ideally knowledge of German.
• Good management and organizational skills.
• Customer and service-oriented attitude.
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Ukraine and abroad.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.

We Offer

• Official employment, salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses, and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support.
• Possible flexible and remote work (up to 10 days a month within Ukrainian border).
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment Conditions

• Full-time position with a 40-hour working week.
• Place of assignment is Dnipro.
• Starting as soon as possible.
• The contract duration will be until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of prolongation.

About the Company

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We particularly encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.

Application

We are looking forward to your application in English, comprising your CV and a Cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for the job to @email until COB Monday, 28 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates are requested to submit their documents with the following title:

• Surname Name_CV
• Surname Name_Cover letter.

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