Grow Strong Foundation (GSF) is a child-focused women and youth-led non-profit organization established in 2017. GSF is providing humanitarian assistance to Children, IDPs and other highly vulnerable in collaboration with NHF-OCHA in Northeastern Nigeria. As part of our commitment to achieving the objectives of our strategic plan, GSF is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the vacant position.
Position: MHPSS Officer (Technical Reporting to the Program Manager)
Location: Yobe State
Reporting: Program Manager Starting Date: 13- March-2024
Languages Required: English, Hausa
Application Deadline: 29-March-2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
GSF implementing mental health and psychosocial assistance activities for affected Children in partnership with TPO, through case management services and psychosocial activities. The Mental Health and Psychosocial Coordinator will manage and support these activities and others, as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
Effectively manage daily program, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting (Pipeline Review, Implementation Plan). Conduct routine project needs assessments and program reviews to ensure successful implementation and donor compliance
Manage MHPSS Dept. and subsequent team ensuring there is adequate coverage during periods of absence, training needs are met and performance evaluated Ensure that all GSF staff receives relevant training in key aspects of psychological first aid and relevant aspects of IASC guidelines.
Hire and build capacity of community Volunteers staff to implement MHPSS activities
COORDINATION
Represent GSF at relevant coordination meetings.
Collaborate with existing government structures and local authorities organizing MHPSS activities
Work to improve interagency coordination, sharing of information, and promote MHPSS guidelines, best practices and MHPSS reference group endorsed materials and resources. This includes planning joint assessments and response strategies.
Identify or work with suitable local partner organizations and institutions for joint
MHPSS work
Identify and where appropriate collaborate with existing formal and informal community leaders and service providers
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Identify potential new donors and projects in the sphere of MH & Psychosocial programming and follow up in conjunction with the CD, Medical Director and Local Mental Health Advisor on same.
Take a lead in MHPSS program development and proposal writing
Develop the strategy and mechanisms to integrate a mental health and psychosocial support into GSF programs in keeping with IASC guidelines of mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies
REPORTING
Establish Systematic data collection for reports.
Take a lead in writing MHPSS section of all donor reports.
Submit data required for donor reports, monthly reports and Board updates as required by the CD and Medical Director
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate will be a mental health and psychosocial professional with or equivalent degree with 2+ years clinical experience
Proven experience on program management including budget management
Experience in coordination and technical assistance provision at the level of working group/task force or equivalent
Training and supervision experience required
Strong organizational and supervisory skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
Honest, hardworking and a self-motivated person
Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources
Ability to travel on short notice to project sites by car or air
Essential:
At least 3 years of accrued working experience in program implementation with a minimum of 1 years in a management level position in an NGO is desirable. Experience of working with local partners and Local Government and State Authorities in Education, Child Rights or Child Protection is an added advantage. Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a team member.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Prior work experience in community mobilization and advocacy in Northeast Nigeria.
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Method of Application
Interested candidate should send his or her application with CV, Motivation letter to Grow Strong Foundation (GSF) email; [email protected] on or before close of Business 29- March-2024.
