Programme Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

Programme Officer M/F Palestine 

West Bank 

Founded in 1993, Médecins du Monde Switzerland is a medical association of international solidarity that is part of the Médecins du Monde network. We provide sustainable access to health care for people in vulnerable situations in Switzerland and around the world.  

MdM Switzerland, has been working in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) since 1994 in the sector of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), implementing emergency and development interventions, focusing on victim of occupation-related violence, children and detention, suicide prevention and management, strengthen of access to mental health cares at national and community level, and advocacy initiative.  

MAIN OBJECTIVES: 

• To organise, implement and monitor the programme’s activities. To ensure compliance with planning, the logical framework, and guidelines (donors, MdM) 
• To promote the quality of activities, practices, and data in MHPSS and Emergency response sector 
• To directly or indirectly lead/supervise teams (MdM or partners)  

POSITION IN THE ORGANIGRAM: 

Under the managerial responsibility of the Field Coordinator 

Managerial responsibility of the field team (psychologists and social workers) 

FUNCTIONS: 

• Organise and supervise activities of the projects under his/her responsibility. 
• Provide information and report on progress, including challenges and risks, using the project monitoring and follow up tools.  

• Manage resources required for activities (logistics, finance, HR, pharmacy), participate in planning 
• Provide technical supervision of MdM staff and/or partners, in coordination with the mission’s technical focal point. 
• Ensure that the donor procedures and guidelines are respected. 
• Ensure that internal processes, policies and procedures are respected.   
• Comply with internal and external deadlines, as agreed with the manager. 
• Identify needs and carry out training activities for MdM staff and/or partners. 
• Participate in the planning and operational implementation of the intervention strategy (i.e. design of activities) 
• Support the development and adaptation of specific didactic materials for technical topics and capacity building activities. 
• Collate data, including need assessment, participate in data analysis and monitor indicators. 
• Facilitate/coordinate partners. 
• Draft reports related to the projects under his/her responsibility. 
• Contribute to evaluation missions, impact studies, capitalization studies, etc. 
• Contribute to new project conception and design. 
• Represent MdM with partners, local authorities and relevant actors related to the projects.  
• Carry out communication work around the project. 
• Participate in advocacy work. 
• Monitor the humanitarian context and report to the management.  
• Monitor the security context, provide information to the security focal point and ensure the implementation of the security rules for his/her team. 
• Manage and lead a team (information, setting objectives, monitoring activities, managing leave, recruitment, discipline, security, training, skills management) 
• Plan and monitor activities and implement corrective action where necessary. 

• Advise, arbitrate and support measures to be taken in the event of difficulties, malfunctions and/or incidents. 

The list of tasks is not exhaustive and may be adapted to reflect specific needs and the requests of the manager. 

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SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:  

• Ability to work under pressure in an unstable and changing environment. 
• Ability to manage priorities effectively.  
• Very good management and leadership skills. 
• Good writing skills. 
• Proactive identification of potential project risks and development of mitigation strategies. 
• Ability to create project timelines that allow for flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances. 
• Strong capacity to work autonomously and provide clear updates to the management  
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives and think out of the box. 
• Excellent communication skills with other colleagues and departments, and with external stakeholders.     
• Good skills in organization, co-ordination and the transfer of knowledge are essential. The person must be able to work independently and without constant supervision.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES: 

• Master’s degree in social sciences, public health, mental health, or a related field 

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive professional experience in the project cycle management is required. 
• Previous working experience with local NGOs or INGO in managerial position, preferably in protection/MHPSS Emergency humanitarian projects and/or community intervention. 
• Knowledge of security protocols and ability to implement safety measures in high-risk areas 
• Experience in community-based interventions 
• Experience in working in close collaboration with national and local authorities. 
• Experience in financial and logistics resources planning (budget follow up, procurement plan) 
• Experience in developing and conducting needs/vulnerability assessments and previous participation in beneficiary selection processes. 
• Experience in working in the field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programs. 
• Experience in collaborating with staff from MoE, MoH and civil society organizations. 
• Previous experience in community engagement and participatory approaches. 
• Strong capacities of evaluation, analysis, synthesis and communication 
• Fluent English & Arabic, French an asset. 
• Experience in MEAL frameworks to track project progress, impact, data collection, documentation and quality of implementation. 
• Experience in reporting and project design is a strong asset.  
• Essential computer literacy (Office pack and Internet) 
• Valid Driving Licence and ability to drive with the team in the field.  

CONDITIONS:  

• The position is based in Bethlehem, with frequent visits to East Jerusalem and South of West Bank. 

• Contract Duration: 10 months renewable, with 3 months' probation period. 
• Working Hours: Standard office working hours from Sunday to Thursday. 

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV and motivational letter in English to: [email protected]  titled “Program Officer" before 17/12/2023.