14 Juin 2020 Il y a 5 ans
Position: MHPSS Technical Coordinator
Base: 50% Tunis, 50% Libya
JOB CONTEXT:
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of
poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable
groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a
federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details about the organization:
http://www.handicap-international.org/
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
HI is currently implementing several programmes in Tripoli, Misrata and Benghazi, supporting vulnerable
persons and their families such as people with disabilities (including people living with mental health problems), people with chronic diseases, older persons and displaced persons and families. Activities include provision of comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy and psychosocial support, provision of assistive & mobility devices as per needed; capacity building, technical support and donations of assistive devices and/or materials and equipment to health partners; training on inclusion principles to other humanitarian actors and health workers;
Since early 2019 HI is implementing a three-year project entitled ‘Action for Mental Health Assistance in Libya’
(AMAL) as part of wider initiatives to improve the access and quality of health care services in Libya.
Implemented in partnership with the Libyan Ministry of Health and a Tunisian NGO, the overall objective of the project is to allow the most vulnerable people in Libya from host communities, those internally displaced and returnees and migrants, suffering from mental health disorders/psychosocial disabilities to regain or to preserve good mental health by accessing quality interventions at community level, primary health care level, and secondary and tertiary level.
From June 2020 HI will also start a one year project entitled ‘Strong And Loving Active Minds’ (SALAM) to enhance the development of a culture of peace, cooperation and responsibility – with a focus on youth (male and female) – through improved provision of MHPSS services at community level. This project will strongly rely on Libyan Civil Society Organisations.
Finally, HI supports the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC), UNMAS and other ministries in developing a victim assistance strategy and action plan.
The post holder will be expected to spend at least 50% of their time in Libya including traveling between operational bases in Tripoli, Misrata and Benghazi, along with other international staff.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
Under the responsibility of the Country Manager and in collaboration with the Operations Coordinator and HQ
MHPSS Technical Referent, the MHPSS Technical Coordinator:
– is responsible for the technical support and regular follow-up of the MHPSS activities (direct service provision as well as health system strengthening activities);
– oversees the development and adaptation of technical material aiming to build the capacity of the PSS workers through face to face or remote trainings and coaching;
– supports the mission to develop its strategy within Libya especially regarding the MHPSS and related protection sectors of intervention.
JOB DESCRIPTION
1) Technical support:
Coordinate and provide training to HI’s PSS workers and PSS Technical Supervisor through direct provision of both formal and on the job trainings.
Provide continuous technical support to the PSS workers
Designs technical tools, training, leaflets, protocols and other relevant documents and disseminate them among the mission
Provide technical support in project implementation (definition, planning, monitoring evaluation)
Support and guide in the development of assessments, evaluations and monitoring methodologies and tools
Support in recruitment of new PSS national staff
Ensure through regular exchanges with HQ MHPSS Technical Referent that field approaches and methods are in line with HI’s global technical standards
Support through technical inputs in project development processes
2) Representation and external coordination:
Representation of HI towards local authorities regarding technical area of responsibility
Participation in external coordination meetings (government meetings, clusters, working groups, partners)
Report any relevant information related to MHPSS matters to relevant stakeholders
With support of PSS Technical Supervisor, obtain and maintain knowledge of other actors and their activities relevant to the MHPSS intervention and strategy
3) Support to the program strategy:
Analyse existing MHPSS and protection related resources (facilities, HR, level of education, equipment, etc.) and needs in order to define the strategy together with the Operations Coordinator, with the inputs of the Project Managers, Project Officers, other Technical Coordinators and field teams.
Ensure the technical relevance and quality of HI intervention related to the field of expertise
Ensure delimitation of the MHPSS intervention and protection related issues
Ensure the implementation of the comprehensive approach and coordination with the rehabilitation staff
Ensure coordination and coherence of our intervention amongst local and international actors, avoiding duplication and promoting complementarities
Participate in MHPSS needs assessments for new projects to be developed/adaptation of the existing projects
4) Reporting:
Write technical situation and other reports providing relevant data, analysis and recommendations related to MHPSS activities (statistic, review monthly objectives, etc.) as required.
Support in writing donor reports (intermediate, final, ad hoc, as required)
Provide a handover/end of mission report and attend a debriefing at HQ at the end of the mission.
5) Line/team management:
Support the field counterparts – the PSS Technical Supervisor (ensuring objective are set, performance management, capacity building, etc.)
Contribute to the effective management of the MHPSS operational team members from a technical perspective, in collaboration with their technical line management.
PROFILE SOUGHT:
HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Line manager: Country Manager
Functional Manager: Country Manager
Supervision: PSS staff
Cette opportunité n'est malheureusement plus disponible sur Jamaity. Visitez régulièrement la rubrique opportunités pour ne plus en rater.
Offre d'emploi Publié sur Jamaity le 31 mai 2020
Découvrez encore plus d'opportunités sur Jamaity en cliquant sur ce lien.