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The Role

Community Mental Health Programme Officer
Fixed term contract for 2 years/Full-Time (possibility of extension)

Reports to:
The Community Mental Health Programme Officer will report to the Programme Manager.

Job Overview

CBM Global Disability Inclusion (CBM Global) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities worldwide and in Burkina Faso.

The CBM Global Burkina Faso Country Office receives, amongst other CBM Global member associations, funding from CBM Switzerland for the implementation of several projects in various fields, including community mental health.

Mental health is a priority area for CBM Global and its health partners in Burkina Faso. As part of this partnership, two mental health projects are being implemented in five health districts, with new prospects from 2023 onwards.

To strengthen its support to local implementing partners and programmatic assistance, the CBM Global Burkina Faso Country Office is seeking applications for a Community Mental Health Programme Officer.

Working closely with local implementing partners, the Programme Officer ensures the coordination, programmatic planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the projects under his/her responsibility. He/she will be supported by CBM Global’s mental health advisors.

Based:

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with travel within and outside the country. We welcome applications who live and have the right to work in Burkina Faso

Hours:

Full-time, Fixed-term contract for 2 years

Salary range:

The salary offered will be competitive, dependent on skills and experience. We only offer a local contract.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Monitor and support local partners in the implementation of the projects under his/her responsibility

2. Update project plans as appropriate, ensure effective monitoring and measures of quality, as well as reporting, together with local partners

3. Assess and validate the terms of reference for the implementation of activities

4. Alert partners to any shortcomings (delays, non-compliance with quality standards, various risks) and propose remedial measures

5. Ensure project budget monitoring and compliance with administrative, financial and HR procedures, with the support of the CBM Global Finance Manager

6. Ensure reporting according to the CBM Global computerised project monitoring system and quality standards

7. Represent CBM Global at meetings, conferences, workshops, and site visits

8. Build collaborative relationships with international and government entities and non-governmental organisations with a view to developing new programmes

9. Capitalise on inclusion (disability mainstreaming) and ensure its technical development in the projects under his/her responsibility

10. Ensure effective coordination between implementing partners

11. Act as a bridge between the CBM Global Burkina Faso Country Office, project implementing partners, and mental health advisors

12. Provide analytic, programmatic and strategic input to the identification and development of new mental health projects

13. Contribute to the drafting and monitoring of partnership contracts (rights and obligations)

14. Ensure the conduct of midterm and final project evaluations, including the development of plans to implement the recommendations according to CBM Global’s and international evaluation standards

15. Contribute to the drafting of other types of reports produced by the CBM Global Burkina Faso Country Office

16. Ensure the identification of partners’ capacity building needs and the implementation of measures to address them

17. Provide support and advice to partners and beneficiaries on compliance with procedures, and ensure effective transfer of skills

18. Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate accountability mechanisms for partners (complaints/feedback)

19. Contribute to the documentation, sharing and dissemination of good practice with all project actors at both the community and national levels

20. Contribute to the analysis of the security environment in the areas of intervention

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Knowledge

Understands the incident management framework and their first responder role in recording, responding and reporting incidents.

Understands the survivor-centred approach and how to apply it when receiving a complaint or responding to an incident. Knows local support services available in the community or region, and how to engage them.

Skills

Able to listen and accurately document reported concerns and complaints. Able to respect the confidentiality of safeguarding allegations. Able to appropriately apply the survivor-centred approach.

Behaviours

Treats the survivor and others involved in an incident with dignity and respect.

Be assertive in implementing the initial incident response protocols by gaining the trust and cooperation of parties involved.

Person Specification

CBM Global welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

Experience and knowledge

• Minimum 4-year university degree in social sciences, health, social work, project management, mental health or related disciplines
• More than 5 years’ professional experience, preferably in the field of development and mental health, including at least 3 years in an international or local development organisation
• At least 5 years’ experience in programme monitoring and evaluation against international standards, and ability to set up systems in a participatory manner

Skills/competencies/personal qualities

• Demonstrated knowledge of human rights-based approach
• Knowledge of the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities or related international law treaties
• Strong commitment to work closely and in partnership with the target population, explicitly with persons with disabilities
• In-depth knowledge of the Burkina Faso health system, social inclusion in general, and disability issues in particular
• Good knowledge of health development sectoral policies in Burkina Faso
• Strong skills in developing project proposals for institutional donors
• Demonstrated experience of working with various stakeholders, including the United Nations, international NGOs, and government and donor agencies
• Experience in strategic supervision, coaching and capacity building
• Good knowledge of inclusive project cycle management
• Good command of English (written and spoken)

Employee Benefits

· We offer flexible working arrrangements.

· As part of its commitment to its work with people with disabilities, CBM Global aims to help successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and those with health conditions. We have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy.

Shortlisting and Interviews

CBM Global is an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly.

All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted, we will contact you and invite you to attend an online interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills tasks to complete as part of the recruitment process.

Diversity Policy Statement

Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. CBM Global is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual. CBM Global aims to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly. This will be regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin), disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic status.

Employment Checks

CBM Global is committed to the safety and best interest of all children and vulnerable adults accessing CBM Global supported services and programmes. Relevant background checks including working with children, police and reference checks will be completed prior to the preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed.

All applicants must have the right to work in the relevant country. All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility and satisfactory employment screening, and three references satisfactory to CBM Global.