Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
Support the RMHPSS advisor in the adaptation and contextualization of MHPSS MSP interventions developed for children, young people, Child and Youth Care Practitioners, families, co-workers, and community.
Support the planning and rollout of MHPSS training and interventions in the Region
Assist in developing MHPSS implementation guidelines and tools to facilitate effective delivery of MHPSS services
Provide MHPSS training and regular in-service coaching to national MHPSS workers in MSP interventions as indicated above
Support the MHPSS advisor with systematic supervision and oversight of National MHPSS team to ensure implementation of MSP in line with the guidelines and procedures in place
Develop and implement data collection tools to document implementation process, track results and identify challenges and remedial actions
Compile, analyses and report on MSP implementation progress to GPEG
Support the MHPSS Advisor in developing and adaptation of quality assurance tools and rollout to MHPSS teams
Ensure compliance of MSP interventions to MHPSS minimum standards and best practices in the field
Support the MHPSS advisor in preparing and sharing the outcome of MSP initiative at different coordination platforms to promote the scale up of the interventions.
Travel to support in training and monitoring visits for 15 to 20% of your time
Requirements
Post graduate education in psychology, clinical counselling, global mental health. Social work, public health or related fields may be considered
At least 2years of working experience in MHPSS programs in the region
Training and supervision experience (incl. remotely), focusing on MHPSS pyramid level 2 (community and family based MHPSS programs, such as caregiver support, group based MHPSS for children) and level 3 interventions (deep understanding and knowledge of evidence-based focused non-specialized MHPSS interventions such as counselling, PM+, TeamUp)
In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergencies and international best practices on the integration of MHPSS into Education, Child Protection, Primary Health Care and community settings would be advantageous
Demonstrable technical Knowledge in the assessment, design, and delivery of responses to MHPSS needs in humanitarian settings
Capacity and proven track record in national staff and partner organization training and capacity-building
Experience in evidence generation, documentation of case studies, success stories, MHPSS research protocol, and piloting MHPSS studies at community level
Strong experience and background on monitoring and evaluation tools including Means of Verification of MHPSS programs would be advantageous
Ability to prepare high compliance donor reports and other documents
Prior experience in the field of MHPSS is required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Strong capacity in documentation and administration tasks such as logistics.
Ability to reflect and link current work to new opportunities/possibilities
Enthusiasm, motivation, self-confidence and pro-active approach to problem-solving
Ability to take individual initiative with limited supervision, meet tight deadlines and deliver quality results
Affinity with SOS mandate
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careers-sos-kd.icims.com
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