Vacancy title:
Psychologist/Social Worker

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Hope and Homes for Children

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 23 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reintegration and Case Management

• Facilitate the reintegration of children and young persons, including those with disabilities;
• into family-based care through assessments, care planning, and targeted interventions;
• Provide regular follow-up, monitoring, and support for children and young persons including those with disabilities transitioning from institutions to families or independent living.

Community Strengthening and Prevention

• Identify, train, and approve foster families, including specialized foster care, to support in reintegration and prevent child-institutionalization;
• Initiate and/or strengthen peer support groups for parents, especially those caring for children with disabilities;
• Build the capacity of community actors (IZUs, CVs, and para-socials) to promote inclusive child protection and well-being at the community level;
• Support vulnerable families, including teen mothers and families of children with disabilities, to prevent child-family separation through early identification and referrals;
• Engage local service providers to reinforce community support systems to families including families of children with disabilities;

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Facilitate collaboration with District officials in HHC operational areas;
• Partner with local leaders and government stakeholders to promote inclusive, community-based child care.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MERL)

• Assess the quality of care for reintegrated children, with a focus on disability inclusion;
• Contribute to documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices;
• Support the Program Manager in annual planning and annual reporting of activities.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work;
• Proven experience in psychiatric nursing or special needs education;
• At least 3 years of experience in program implementation within NGOs, especially working with vulnerable people, including children with disabilities, families, groups, and communities;
• Proven oral and written presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders;
• Self-organized, proactive in preparation, and uses initiative in response;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;
• Ability to work under pressure and be solution-oriented;
• Proficiency in computer skills, including internet use and Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel);
• Fluency in speaking Kinyarwanda, English is required, fluency in French is an added value.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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