POSITION SUMMARY:
HIAS Kenya is seeking to recruit a Temporary Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer to support the implementation of MHPSS activities in Kenya to improve access to appropriate PSS care and strengthened protective environments for conflict-affected individuals and communities. The position holder will be mainly responsible for carrying out MHPSS activities on a day-to-day basis in project implementation locations such as, HIAS field offices communal centers, community facilities, and remotely. The position holder will also expect to document daily service data, observations, and best practices of HIAS’ and implementing partners’ emergency MHPSS responses activities to reinforce existing community systems and PSS within a multi-sectoral response system MHPSS programming. The MHPSS Officer will report to the Sub Office Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Establish standard operating procedures for the provision of MHPSS support to refugees/asylum seekers.
In coordination with protection colleagues, develop a brief assessment as part of intake to determine emergency needs.
Ensure community-based approaches are applied in MHPSS programming and communities considered as key stakeholders.
Provide ongoing technical support and Psychosocial (PSS) supervision to support HIAS staff and partners, including basic training on Doing What Matters in Times of Stress and Self Help Plus – SH+
Provide and facilitate an integrated, up-to-date, and individualized, group and family MHPSS interventions.
Facilitate positive parenting skills for parents and caregivers of vulnerable refugees supported by HIAS and implementing partners.
Ensure coordination and ensure timely support provision for local organizations to integrate basic PSS support and linkage into inter-sectoral referral pathways.
Develop culturally appropriate psychosocial activities, including social support and group activities.
Provide capacity building on MHPSS guidelines and standards, PSS, Psychological First Aid (PFA), safeguarding, protection principles, Do No Harm approaches, and Core Humanitarian Standards training offered for HIAS staff, the staff of implementing partners, and key members of the community.
Support and contribute to the development of monitoring tools for MHPSS interventions to support quality programming in compliance with international standards.
Participate and contribute to the development of appropriate Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material to support the training and program implementation for MHPSS interventions and review existing IEC materials to ensure that MHPSS aspects are included in health and protection response and prevention messaging.
Contribute to the development of HIAS’ MHPSS operational strategy as well as the design of new relevant MHPSS interventions in Kenya tailored to the identified MHPSS needs and in compliance with the HIAS’ MHPSS intervention theory of change and existing best practices and global standards.
Serve as the primary point of contact between HIAS and local partners in the inter-agency, multi-sectoral technical working groups and MHPSS services related matters.
Coordinate with HIAS partners and local organizations to create linkages for refugees for promotion of quality referral pathways, strengthening MHPSS services and ensuring their integration of MHPSS concerns to different sectors.
Provide inputs to regular progress reports and Situation Reports as well as perform other activities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
A degree in psychology, counselling or a related field from a recognized university.
Minimum of 2 years working in MHPSS programming; preference for candidates who have previous experience with direct service provision to vulnerable refugees and migrant populations in emergency setting.
Demonstrated experience with operationalizing MHPSS Global standards and principles, including knowledge of IASC and other international humanitarian standards for MHPSS programming.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients.
Experience in capacity building including facilitation of diversity and inclusion, community-based training and awareness raising.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Responsible, Professional and with Integrity.
Ability to work with people from different culture settings.
Ability to work effectively with teams.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially refugees or asylum seekers.
Knowledge on Computer; Ms-Office, Email and Internet.
Knowledge on Accountability to Affected Populations.
Knowledge on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Temporary MHPSS Officer – Careers At HIAS Inc. (hrmdirect.com) using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
hias.hrmdirect.com
