A MHPSS PROGRAM MANAGER

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2021, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 25 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

As MHPSS Program Manager, you will implement and monitor the assigned MHPSS, Protection and Care Practices project(s), following ACF’s strategy and standards, international standards and national policies.
More specifically you will :
– Communicate & coordinate with the authorities, partners, organisations at local and national levels
– Ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the MHPSS&P project
– Capacity building of the ACF and partners’ national teams
– Act as focal point and contribute to gender and protection mainstreaming, and specific Safe Gender Balanced Violence (SGBV) and Child protection activities development
– Ensure the development of ACF mission in Ukraine
– Guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of data collected during the project

REQUESTED PROFILE

– Master’s degree in clinical psychology, psychology, psychiatry, social work or related field with experience in psychosocial sector and humanitarian field (traumatology will be an advantage);
– At least five years of experience (minimum of 2 years in humanitarian sector), field experience is compulsory;
– Experience in training would be an asset;
– Ability to shift priorities and flexibility are important.
– Professional experience in budget management;
– Professional experience managing a team (supervision, delegation, motivation, addressing conflicts);
– Good organization skills, ability to set priorities and time management;
– Fluency in written and spoken English required; Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an asset.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 3 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2010 to 2335EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 686EUR net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/year)
– 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (social security + health insurance) and repatriation insurance
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 EUR at each RnR period
– Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

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