Regional MHPSS Specialist Mashriq programme Based in Jordan

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JOB CONTEXT:

HIs Mashriq Regional Programme coordinates missions in 5 different countries (Egypt Jordan Lebanon Iraq and Palestine). The programme is covering the full mandate of HI emergency and development. The regional program has a total volume expected for 2025 of 24 M Euros with 471 staff and 236 Community based agents.

There are four primary sectors of intervention: health education BaNEREI (basic needs economic recovery and economic inclusion) and armed violence reduction. The majority of projects are executed through local partners and service providers.

Currently a major conflict is underway between Hamas and Israel in and around Gaza with impacts extending to Lebanon. This conflict is anticipated to be particularly violent resulting in a significant number of casualties injuries and displacements affecting thousands of Palestinian people in Gaza. The anticipated needs for shelter water health services food nonfood items MHPSS and Rehabilitation are expected to be exceptionally high. In this dynamic and unpredictable crisis we anticipate MHPSS needs to emerge.

YOUR MISSION:

Under the line management of the Technical Head of Program (THoP) the field coordination of the Country Manager and the technical supervision of the Global Specialist the Regional Specialist contributes to the implementation of the mandate of HI and the operational strategy of HI MASHRIQ program in her field of expertise while respecting the HI DGA policy. She ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the countries through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. She shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization through paradigm changes. The post holder will leverage their expertise in MHPSS to offer strategic and/or operational support to the countries in MASHRIQ (Lebanon Palestine Jordan Egypt and Iraq). The extent of support will be determined collaboratively by the post holder THoP and the Global Specialist taking into consideration the specific needs at each site within the region.

He/she will be responsible for the following:

Supports the program to develop its strategy with regards to her sector of intervention and contributing more widely to HI Health and Protection strategy in the country.

The individual is tasked with overseeing the technical support and consistent followup (quality assurance) of HIs MHPSS activities including both direct service provision and health system strengthening initiatives. This involves coaching and supervising MHPSS Technical Officers where applicable. Oversees the development and adaptation of technical material aiming to build the capacity of the HI staff and partners through face to face or remote trainings and coaching;

Coordinate with other specialists referent for each core sectors and represent HI internally and externally whenever necessary.

General mission:

The Field Technical Specialist contributes within the country where he/she is based to the implementation of the mandate and the 10 year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the country through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization through paradigm changes.

Mission 1 : Expertise

Contributes to the regional strategies in line with the global strategies

Ensures technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in his/her sectorial scope

Ensuring the technical relevance and evaluation of HIs interventions in its sector in accordance with Humanit et Inclusions procedures

Contributing to the planning and reporting of activities carried out

Contribute to the project capitalisation process

Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects in the region when relevant in his/her sectorial scope

Contributes to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation

Mission 2: Influence

Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HIs expertise in his sectorial scope

Mission 3: Business Development

Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region under his sectorial scope

Advanced university degree (Masters level or equivalent) in mental health clinical psychology from a recognized university or academic institute

At least 5 years of experience in the field of community or human rights based mental health and psychosocial support

International experience in the MiddleEast

Experience in training and technical monitoring/supervising in the field of MHPSS with NGOs in emergency and post crisis contexts.

Excellent communication and writing capacities in English

Team motivation skills

Good organizational skills

Capacity to build and promote partnerships across sectors and with government counterparts

At HI the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi/en/jointheteam

• 24 months International contract starting ASAP

• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:

• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals

• Pension scheme

• Medical coverage with 50 of employee contribution

• Repatriation insurance paid by HI

• Salary from 2757 gross/month upon experience

• Perdiem:net/month paid in the field

• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;

• R&R: Standard 1 day per month)

• Housing: Individual taken in charge by HI

• Unaccompanied / Open to couples /Fally position:

Support travel costs (air ticket & visa) for accompanying dependent and health/ repatriation insurance if the dependent has no income

If you are resident in the country: local package