MHPSS Manager

Médecins du Monde (MDM) France is an International Medical Organization, which has been present in the Palestinian Territories since 1995. It operates in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank through offices located in Jerusalem, Gaza and Nablus. 

MDM is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of :

MHPSS Manager, Gaza Base (1 Position)

Starting date: as soon as possible

Type: Full Time Contract 

Duration: 1 Year with possibility of extension

All opportunities advertised here, and subsequent offers and recruitments are contingent on funding availability and donor approval.

Tasks and responsibilities

Program Management

1.1 Strategy

• Participate in the preparation of MHPSS plans, to adjust MdM activities and MHPSS resources to the needs.
• Map and update existing MHPSS programs and service providers (including potential partners such as MoH, INGOs, NGOs, local CBOs, Association of Volunteers)
• Conduct MHPSS needs assessments and diagnosis.
• Advise MdM on cultural, political, and legal aspects of the program activities and its partners.

Prgramming

• Ensure the quality implementation of MHPSS program and its follow-up in its different aspects: logistical, administrative, and technical.
• Capitalize on tools, protocols and guidelines produced on the project - quality / M&E.
• In cooperation with the MHPSS Coordinator, make proposals for re-orientation of the programmers and the MHPSS framework of the mission according to the situation on the field. 
• Assess MHPSS needs of the communities, identify gaps, and provide regular updates of MHPSS trends and stakeholders.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate MHPSS activities implemented directly by MdM France staff /or indirectly through partners.

Training

• Assess needs of training for MdM staff and partners.
• Organize and/or provide training events related to MHPSS (group training sessions, refreshment courses, on-the-job training, workshops, and other scientific events), based on the context and staff needs. 
• Organize individual and group technical supervision for the technical staff under her/his supervision.
• In charge of the technical operational coordination between all partners involved in the training.

Data Collection, reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Systematize the collection and filing of MHPSS data from external sources (MoH, other NGOs, WHO etc.) in coordination with the MHPSS Co, Med Co, MEAL Co, and relevant team members. 
• Ensure the qualitative and quantitative data collection and its proper analysis and produce related summaries monthly.
• Participate actively in the writing of donor’s reports and proposals. 

HR and Team Management  

• Responsible for conducting annual appraisals of all staff under his/her direct supervision.
• Responsible for follow-up and approval of working hours and leaves of the team under his/her direct supervision.
• Participate to the recruitment and briefing of new MHPSS program staff.

Financial Management

• Participate in the annual and projects budget construction as well as any required revision.
• Forecast the monthly financial needs of the projects and share with the admin manager in the first week of each month.
• Participate in analysing the MHPSS project budget consumptions budget vs actual. 

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Requirements 

• An advanced degree in clinical psychology, or in any other relevant field (Bachelor Major in Psychology or Master/Specialization in Clinical psychology).
• Experience of providing direct psychological support and MHPSS to people affected by conflicts (at least 2 years).
• Experience in training and supervising MHPSS specialized and non-specialized staff as well as in project management (at least 3 years).
• Previous work experience with international organizations in the humanitarian sector.
• Knowledge of MHPSS international guidelines/standards (mhGAP, IASC, etc).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Human Resources management skills (Human resources Management). Ability to create an environment which encourages teamwork. Proven ability to inspire confidence in and build relationships with partners (leadership).
• Program planning, budgeting, and monitoring skills. 
• Independence, autonomy, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent writing skills and Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Excellent Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
• Reporting and proposal writing skills. 
• Context and cultural knowledge.

Qualified applicants are invited to send their updated CV in English, by email to:  [email protected] 

Please reference the job title as MDM/ MHPSS Manager/GZA/July 2024 in the subject line of your Email.

MdM commits to respect the “Do no harm” humanitarian principle and ensure child safety is paramount in all its activities. MdM implements a Child Abuse Policy (CAP) at headquarters and in every mission. We do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, with children, join our organization.

Deadline for receiving the application on Tuesday, 23th July 2024 at 4 pm

Note: We will be recruiting on rolling basis to the deadline.

MDM recruits qualified individuals without distinction ethnic background or Gender.

Please note that MDM will contact only pre-selected candidates and by email, the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

We thank all candidates for their interest to MDM.