Overview
The MHPSS Programme Officer will follow-up the implementation of an MHPSS programming through direct training and supervision of Save the Children (SCI) and partner staff. The role aims to establish and expand Mental health and psychosocial support capacity, knowledge, and skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of MHPSS Project and activities.
- Develop and prepare content and tools for MHPSS capacity building sessions and training material.
- Provide MHPSS training sessions to SC staff and partner organizations.
- Conduct regular individual and group supervision sessions with MHPSS facilitators.
- Provide technical guidance and support to MHPSS facilitators.
- Ensure timely delivery of quality programme and implement MHPSS programming activities.
- Foster cross-sectoral collaboration and integration of MHPSS.
- Support the Coordinator in ensuring monitoring and evaluation systems are in place.
- Ensure coordination with Partner organizations on implementation and provision of technical support.
- Carry out and/or provide input to assessments, baselines studies and evaluations.
- Support in the identification of capacity building requirements and deliver tailored technical trainings.
- Conduct on-site coaching & technical follow-up of trainees and implementation for relevant partner staff.
- Conduct technical meetings with Implementing partners.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical and programmatic reports.
- Build and develop the capacity building of the partners through trainings and supervision.
- Organize monthly meetings with implementing partners & SCI departments.
- Conduct regular field visits to partner sites and project locations.
- Ensure programme interventions are informed by and integrated with other core sectors.
- Ensure MHPSS activities are developed in partnership with relevant key stakeholders.
- Promote the participation of children in all aspects of the response.
- Continuously identify and document MHPSS issues and inform relevant stakeholders.
- Advocate internally and externally for MHPSS-related activities, needs and concerns.
- Contribute to the development of case studies.
Required Experience
- 2 to 3 years of experience in implementing CP activities specifically in the north (desirable).
- Experience in coordination with Case Management team (essential).
- 2 to 3 years of experience working directly in training, facilitation and Capacity building in MHPSS with Children and adults.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in providing and/or providing trainings on MHPSS interventions including Psychological First Aid (PFA), Basic psychosocial skills, Basic helping skills, Safe identification & referral to Mental Health, Wellbeing and self-care activities, etc.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in working in NGOs or in an emergency context.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in project management and supervision of staff.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in Psychosocial Support programming and community mobilisation.
Qualifications
- BA in Psychology, social work, Education, social sciences or other related fields.
- An MA in psychology would be a plus.
