Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer- Middle East

SUMMARY

IsraAID ensures effective humanitarian access and program implementation in complex operational environments. The MHPSS Specialist will lead the implementation of MHPSS programs and activities within IsraAID’s Regional Response and will report to the Programs Manager.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programs implementation

· Develop and deliver concrete, realistic and impact-oriented training sessions

· Actively maintain relationships and collaboration with partners and stakeholders to support running programs.[ML1]

· Support effective monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures are followed for the program.

· Align with IsraAID's theory of change, mission objectives, program model, and content and adapt it as necessary to the specific context and program requirements.

· Follow MEAL guidelines to meet the required standards, in collaboration with the Program Officer.

Representation

· Have a thorough understanding of the mission, and in particular, the MHPSS program aspect.

· Raise the profile of IsraAID through active participation in meetings and external events with partners when required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES

Requirements

Education

● University Degree in Social work, Expressive Therapy, or Psychology.

Experience

● Able to work in a high stress environment

● Flexibility and cultural sensitivity.

● Proven training experience

● Proven developing training experience

● Proven therapeutic experience with child trauma

● Proven supervision experience and education.

● Worked in an educational environment- Advantage

● Experience in group therapy- Advantage

● Previous experience in CP (Child Protection) - Advantage.

Functional Competencies

● Displays cultural, geographical, gender, religion, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

● Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

● Adapts the level of language and/or complexity of content to the audience.

● Understands and masters quickly the context and the environment of work.

● Effectively manages own work related to multiple tasks or activities and can independently prioritize amongst tasks.

● Ensures respectful, professional, and helpful relations with donors and project staff.

● Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

● Adapts well to a changing environment and demonstrates flexibility.

● Capacity, willingness, and skills in teamwork.

IT Skills

● Experience working with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

LANGUAGES

Required: Professionally fluent in English,

Professionally fluent in Arabic

ETHICAL STANDARDS

IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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