Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 21 Sep 2018
The role:
As lead of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) overall responsibility of this role is providing strategic and operational leadership to support the implementation of MHPSS activities within Rohingya Response program across Child Protection, Health and Nutrition. S/he will design MHPSS programme plans and budgets as well as coordinate with concern programme teams to integrate through-out ongoing projects. The position will oversee project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities as well as donor reporting. S/he will also lead MHPSS related technical assessments in coordination with other thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensure assessment findings are documented and all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs; develop and implement Quality Benchmarks in line with sector standards. Other responsibilities of this position includes, on site coaching and capacity building of MHPSS team; support interagency coordination forum to advocate for the specific needs of children; contribute towards an overall thematic programme plan and master budget and set up and supervise MHPSS MEAL system.
Qualifications and experience:
- At least 7 years’ experience of implementing psychosocial programs preferably in humanitarian settings including substantial period of management experience
- S/he is expected to have thorough understanding on community based psychosocial support, familiarity with IASC MHPSS guideline and demonstrated experience of supervising and managing others
- Experience in overseeing program implementation, quality and development
- Experience of managing multiple donors including budget management
- Ability to work in a challenging environment, maintain a positive team dynamic, excellent interpersonal-skills/ ability to represent the organization with local authorities and community leaders.
- Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken ability in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) are other pre-requisites
- Master’s Degree preferably in Psychology or Clinical Psychology. Considering quality experience education may relaxed.
Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension
Job Location: Cox’s Bazar
The Organization:
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
How to apply:
If you are interested, please send your CV along with details of your current remuneration and salary expectations at jobs.bangladesh@savethechildren.org (you must mention the position title at subject line of your email)
Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’**We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse
