About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a highly qualified Psychosocial Support Officer (Chargé(e) du soutien psychosocial) to join the Wellbeing & Culture team based in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role is designed to strengthen the WFP’s field presence in the Eastern zone to support staff and their dependents in high-pressure humanitarian and health emergency environments, particularly given the persistent security fragility in eastern DRC. The officer will provide empirical counseling services, manage cases, and develop training programs on resilience, teamwork, and intercultural sensitivity to improve staff morale and health.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package (refer to Terms and Conditions of the vacancy announcement).
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
Who can apply?
- University degree (Master's or equivalent) in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychiatry, or an equivalent discipline from a recognized institution.
- Active license/registration as a mental health professional with a recognized government association and must be a member in good standing.
- At least three (3) years of post-university professional experience in counseling with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Fluency (written and oral) in French and knowledge of English is indispensable.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Knowledge of Swahili and Lingala is desirable.
- Experience working in a hardship duty station or providing counseling services to staff in difficult and insecure environments is an asset.
- Additional certification in areas such as substance abuse, resilience, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, mediation, or trauma is an asset.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 30 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 (West Africa Standard Time, Kinshasa).
How to apply
- Complete and submit an accurate and complete Workday profile, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- Submit the application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Licensed mental health professionals with a Master's degree in psychology or psychiatry.
- Candidates with experience in hardship duty stations or high-pressure environments.
- Professionals fluent in French with knowledge of English.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based in Beni, DRC, a region with significant security fragility.
- Requires active registration as a mental health professional.
- Knowledge of Swahili or Lingala is highly desirable.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is perfect for a dedicated mental health professional seeking to provide essential support to humanitarian staff in challenging environments, fostering resilience and well-being.
Our take
An excellent opportunity for experienced counselors; those without the required clinical licensure or French fluency will not be eligible.
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