Location: Iraq
Closing date: 05 Apr 2018
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the line management of the Technical Unit Coordinator, with the support of HQ Technical Advisor, the MHPSS Technical Coordinator will be ensuring and guaranteeing the technical and quality framework related to MHPSS. S/he will responsible for:
contributing towards the overall strategic planning for HI’s mission and lead the definition of the MHPSS strategy in close link with the other sector of intervention (Protection/Inclusion/RE/Advocacy/Rehabilitation …)
providing regular technical guidance and support to HI’s project managers on field of expertise
contributing to the recruitment, inception and training of MHPSS related staff
leading the update of technical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for integrating MHPSS into the programme
leading the design of training packages and IEC materials
contributing to HI’s external representation with other relevant actors and donors
consolidating MHPSS concerns and actively contribute to HI advocacy actions
supporting and training the Project Managers and project officers in your field of expertise
providing coordination to all MHPSS related mission reporting and planning needs.
SPECIFICITIES
Low level of insecurity in Erbil. Medium to high level of insecurity in Ninewa and Kirkuk Governorate.
PROFILE SOUGHT
Education:
advanced Degree in Psychology, Psychosocial or Social Worker (further qualification in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or similar preferred)
Experiences:
at least 5 years experience in Psychological services and humanitarian response
experience of training and technical supervision in the field of Psychosocial support and Protection with NGOs, preferably in an emergency context
demonstrable experience and/or understanding of the protection sector is necessary, experience in disability and emergency would be an asset
experience of INGO representation, donor reporting and project development, from technical perspective, highly desirable
Competencies & personal qualities:
ability to think strategically and contribute to the submission of innovative proposals
ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision
excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances -high capacity to organize his/her work, and manage priorities
strong interpersonal, communication and understanding of intercultural skills
experience to work under difficult security situation
experience in Middle East would be an asset
English mandatory (oral and written), Arabic would be an asset
excellent writing skills
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting date: 30/04/2018
Length of the contract: 6 months (with possible extension)
Salary from 2750 € gross/month depending on the experience of the candidate
Perdiem: 483 € net/month
Hardship allowance: 250€ net/month
Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
Paid holiday: 25 days per year + R&R: 5 days every 3 months
Status: Couple status under conditions
Housing: collective housing fully covered by Handicap International
Closing date: 05 Apr 2018
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the line management of the Technical Unit Coordinator, with the support of HQ Technical Advisor, the MHPSS Technical Coordinator will be ensuring and guaranteeing the technical and quality framework related to MHPSS. S/he will responsible for:
contributing towards the overall strategic planning for HI’s mission and lead the definition of the MHPSS strategy in close link with the other sector of intervention (Protection/Inclusion/RE/Advocacy/Rehabilitation …)
providing regular technical guidance and support to HI’s project managers on field of expertise
contributing to the recruitment, inception and training of MHPSS related staff
leading the update of technical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for integrating MHPSS into the programme
leading the design of training packages and IEC materials
contributing to HI’s external representation with other relevant actors and donors
consolidating MHPSS concerns and actively contribute to HI advocacy actions
supporting and training the Project Managers and project officers in your field of expertise
providing coordination to all MHPSS related mission reporting and planning needs.
SPECIFICITIES
Low level of insecurity in Erbil. Medium to high level of insecurity in Ninewa and Kirkuk Governorate.
PROFILE SOUGHT
Education:
advanced Degree in Psychology, Psychosocial or Social Worker (further qualification in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or similar preferred)
Experiences:
at least 5 years experience in Psychological services and humanitarian response
experience of training and technical supervision in the field of Psychosocial support and Protection with NGOs, preferably in an emergency context
demonstrable experience and/or understanding of the protection sector is necessary, experience in disability and emergency would be an asset
experience of INGO representation, donor reporting and project development, from technical perspective, highly desirable
Competencies & personal qualities:
ability to think strategically and contribute to the submission of innovative proposals
ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision
excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances -high capacity to organize his/her work, and manage priorities
strong interpersonal, communication and understanding of intercultural skills
experience to work under difficult security situation
experience in Middle East would be an asset
English mandatory (oral and written), Arabic would be an asset
excellent writing skills
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting date: 30/04/2018
Length of the contract: 6 months (with possible extension)
Salary from 2750 € gross/month depending on the experience of the candidate
Perdiem: 483 € net/month
Hardship allowance: 250€ net/month
Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
Paid holiday: 25 days per year + R&R: 5 days every 3 months
Status: Couple status under conditions
Housing: collective housing fully covered by Handicap International
