The selected candidate will be responsible for the following missions:
Assist the Mental Health & Care Practises (MHCP) Program Manager in his/her work.
Provide support for the definition and follow-up of MHCP emergency projects.
Ensure the supervision and animation of the MHCP emergency Teams,
In cooperation with and in the absence of the MHCP Program Manager ensure that the objectives of the projects are met.
Mission 1: Assist the MHCP Program Manager in all MHCP Project activities
Replace the MHCP Program Manager when absent and or need/requested
Organize and follow up MHCP activities in general and ensure they are conducted in a proper and timely manner
Identify, measure and master potential risks in relation to MHCP Programs
Propose and suggest improvements for MHCP projects and activities and implement when possible
Organize and deliver training workshops on different MHCP themes according to the needs identified by the MHCP Program Manager
Mission 2: Prepare and supervise field work and activities
Assist the MHCP Program Manager to determine potential sites of intervention
Calculate the accurate quantity of materials needed for the activities
Manage budget associated with MHCP activities
Prepare work plans and ensure these are followed by the MHCP team
Supervise field work and activities when required/requested
Provide clinical supervision and training to staff as needed/requested
Mission 3: Organize, Supervise and follow up data collection and processing
Ensure harmonization and updating of data entry and analysis as well as activity indicators
Database management: data entry, accuracy checks, statistics calculation and reporting
Assess continuously the projects’ follow-up methods and propose improvements
Participate in the analysis and drafting of the activity and evaluation reports
Mission 4: Ensure internal and external coordination
Ensure communication between the base manager, MHCP PM, the MHCP Head of Department and the MHCP teams
Participate in internal and external coordination meetings
Propose new directions and/or improvements for the projects
Mission 5: Team supervision
Participate in the recruitment process of new team members
Report training needs to the Program Manager and develop and deliver training material if requested
Ensure the quality of the data and reports submitted by MHCP team members
Assist in the implementation and delivery of training sessions in the base
Explain and ensure application of the international MHPSS guidelines in the provision of all activities
Mission 6: Ensure Regular Reporting
Support the teams in project activity reporting and assist the MHCP PM in activity reporting
Check that all documents are up to date and of quality and keep all these documents in a file
Pre compile monthly MHCP Activity report
Qualification/Degree:
An university degree in Psychology is essential
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Professional Experience:
2 to 5 years of professional experience minimum on an identical or relevant position at managerial level preferred with mental health and psychosocial support project management experience and team management experience.
Experience working as a psychologist will be highly regarded.
Specialized/Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of mental health and psychosocial support interventions – Skills and experience in clinical psychology interventions preferred
- Knowledge of cognitive-behavior therapy, and group and individuals therapeutic modalities
- Knowledge of project cycle management
- Knowledge of the intervention area
- Knowledge of MHPSS in emergency situations and of humanitarian action and programs in refugee and displaced population settings
- Knowledge of care practices (CP) an advantage, including knowledge on maternal attachment and healthy child development
- Complementary skills in: MHPSS assessments, monitoring and evaluation, report writing a strong advantage
General Skills:
Very good analytical and summarizing skills – Very good organizational capacity – Relational qualities – Experience in training teams – very good written reporting skills – Able to develop a global and long term vision – Autonomy – Proactive –– Sense of confidentiality – Good team spirit
Managerial Skills:
Ability to train teams – Ability to supervise, motivate and animate teams, – Good supervision and team management skills
