Impactful Psychologist & Special Educator in Africa

Volunteer Match; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 123,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expatriation Allowance

Subsistence Allowance

13th-Month Salary

International health insurance

Provided housing or housing allowance

Home-to-work transportation

Job summary

Volunteer Match is seeking psychologists and specialized educators for humanitarian missions across Africa, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Roles involve designing, implementing, and monitoring programs to support vulnerable communities, focusing on mental health, education inclusion, and empowerment according to your specialization.

The positions require a Master’s in relevant field, 2–3 years of international experience, and fluency in Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology (Clinical, Community or Educational) or related field.
• 2–3 years of proven experience in your area of specialization.
• Fluency in Portuguese (oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and/or pedagogical assessments to identify needs.
• Develop and implement individualized or group intervention plans.
• Provide direct support and assistance to beneficiaries.
• Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and group activities.
• Train and build the capacity of local teams and partners.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards.
• Prepare progress reports and contribute to project documentation.
• Coordinate with other health and education professionals and local partners.

Skills

Portuguese language fluency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's in Psychology / Specialized Education

Job description

Volunteer Match is seeking psychologists and specialized educators for humanitarian missions across Africa, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Roles involve designing, implementing, and monitoring programs to support vulnerable communities, focusing on mental health, education inclusion, and empowerment according to your specialization.

The positions require a Master’s in relevant field, 2–3 years of international experience, and fluency in Portuguese.