This is a 12-month mandate based in Chichaoua, Morocco.

The mandate is part of the “Equality in Action” Volunteer Cooperation Program (PCV), which is being implemented in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020–2028). The PCV aims to increase the involvement of local partners in the countries where the program operates through inclusive, innovative, and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam’s role is to support these organizations—which work with the most vulnerable and marginalized people—in claiming and exercising their rights. Oxfam places the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of all its work.

Here’s what your day-to-day work will look like:

Working closely with members of the Oxfam team in Morocco and the partner organization, the Anaouat Foundation for Rights and Development (FADD), the advisor will be responsible for:

• Support FADD in the development of a psychosocial toolkit: interview guides, assessment guides, crisis management protocols, warning sign detection checklists, referral forms, follow-up forms, and psychological care protocols tailored to rural and vulnerable communities;
• Assist the FADD in designing and facilitating training modules on active listening, recognizing signs of psychological distress, trauma management, and referral;
• Support the FADD in establishing mechanisms for peer support, emotional debriefing, and burnout prevention. This will be achieved by proposing an institutional framework for psychological support for FADD staff; establishing forums for sharing best practices and conducting regular psychosocial debriefings; and, finally, raising awareness among teams about stress management and the prevention of secondary trauma;
• Support the operation of counseling centers by improving coordination, intake procedures, and the partner referral network;
• Contribute to mapping and strengthening links with local medical, psychiatric, and social service organizations.

For this position, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
• Hold a university degree in psychology, social work, or another relevant field;
• Have at least 2 years of experience related to the position;
• Be fluent in French (spoken and written): required;
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus;
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office.

What we offer:

• A monthly living allowance to cover your daily expenses;
• A 20% increase in the allowance for each accompanying child (maximum of 2 children);
• CAD 1,500 per year per child for school expenses;
• Monthly housing allowance;
• Round-trip airfare with 2 checked bags;
• Round-trip airfare for accompanying child(ren);
• CAD 200 for additional luggage;
• Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your accompanying child(ren);
• A volunteer support program during your assignment and for up to two months after its completion;
• 20 days of vacation and other time off;
• Access to various training opportunities (e-learning, etc.);
• A rewarding experience with a renowned and respected organization.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy toward any behavior that violates its Code of Conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption, and fraud.

To this end, Oxfam will ensure that it recruits people who demonstrate and embody these same values.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only selected candidates will be contacted. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. The posting may close before the date listed. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (resume and cover letter) in the country’s working language—French—by clicking the button below.