Première Urgence Internationale A Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator Jobs in Maiduguri Nigeria
Première Urgence Internationale A Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator Jobs in Maiduguri Nigeria
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a Humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization.
Our teams are committed to supporting civilian victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by addressing their fundamental needs.
Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.
The association leads on average 200 projects per year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 6 million people in more than 22 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe.
Following the intensification of the Chad Lake conflict in Nigeria (North East of the Country), PUI opened its Nigerian mission in 2016. PUI is also assisting the Nigerian refugees in Cameroon.
Our current operational strategy is based on the following objectives:
Increase basic humanitarian assistance coverage to those in need within Borno State
Contribute to developing a deeper understanding of the humanitarian needs within communities Food and nutrition insecurity is reduced for crisis-effected populations
Self-reliance is strengthened within accessible and safe regions
The overall protection environment of targeted communities is enhanced
Vulnerable and conflict-affected individuals with specific protection needs and risks can access specialized protection services
Contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality especially for women, children
And the main programmatic objectives of the mission for 2020 can be synthetized as follows:
Continue and further develop the response to urgent needs of IDPs and Host Communities living in Maiduguri City through Food Security, Health, Nutrition and Protection activities.
Further develop the integrated multi-sector response in Maiduguri City with the widening of the sectoral scope of PUI intervention by adding Protection, WASH… to the response portfolio (either directly or through coordinated approach with external actors)
Develop the support to vulnerable populations in Monguno, through the launch of 2 Health, Nutrition and Protection projects
Overall Objective
The Mental Health & Psychosocial Coordinator (MHPSS Co) enforces the mission’s MHPSS strategy and the quality of current and future programmes during the design, implementation, and evaluation stages.
The MHPSS Co will contribute to the identification of programmatic priorities through needs assessment, the design and guidance for MHPSS programming in Nigeria, as well as any other areas where needs are identified. In addition, the MHPSS Co will ensure that MHPSS programs are implemented in accordance with international standard protocols, guidelines and best practices, providing support to programme managers and directly to national MHPSS staff.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Evaluation/Strategy: S/he takes part in developing the operating strategy and proposes new services to respond to needs identified in the target country. S/he carries out MHPSS monitoring for the country and analyses strengths and weaknesses
Programmes: S/he provides functional support, related to technical aspects during programme implementation.
Representation/Coordination: S/he ensures PUI’s representation to partners, donors, and authorities within the sector, in the technical field of expertise, and ensures that information about the mission is properly distributed.
Human Resources / Training: S/he supports the MHPSS team (PUI employees), provides support to project managers for recruiting technical staff and oversee the technical training content and activities on the basis of identified needs.
Logistics and Administration: S/he ensures the activities for which s/he is responsible, comply with logistical and administrative procedures.
Safety: S/he contributes to compliance with safety rules within the mission and communicates any safety-related information to the Head of Mission.
Focus on 3 priority activities related to the context of the mission
Follow closely with the Project Managers the implementation of the newly-developped MHPSS Framework
Support the Project Managers with training their staff, including developing additional training materials in line with the MHPSS Intervention Framework
Develop activity sheets and guidelines on relevant clinical interventions and tools
Training and Professional experienceTraining: Clinical Psychologist (or Psychiatrist with at least 3 years of experience implementing MHPSS programs)
Experience
Humanitarian (previous experience with NGO)
International (previous working experience abroad)
Technical (in managing MHPSS related projects)
Knowledge and skills
Good written communication skills
Knowledge of programs management
Pack Office needed
Languages
English (good proficiency in oral and written needed)
Personal Characteristics
Ability to work independently, take the initiative and take responsibility
Strong commitment in humanitarian principles
Resilience to stress
Diplomacy and open-mindedness
Good analytical skills
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Organisation and ability to manage priorities
Proactive approach to making proposals and identifying solutions
Ability to work and manage professionally and maturely
Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics
Proposed Terms
Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract - 6 months renewable
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Première Urgence Internationale A Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator Jobs in Maiduguri Nigeria
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