Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
HI has offices in 63 countries; for further information about the association: www.hi.org.
MISSION CONTEXT:
HI is currently implementing several programmes in Tripoli, Misrata and Benghazi, supporting vulnerable persons and their families such as people with disabilities (including people living with mental health problems), people with chronic diseases, older persons and displaced persons and families. Activities include provision of comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy and psychosocial support, provision of assistive & mobility devices, capacity building, technical support and donations of assistive devices and/or materials and equipment to health partners, training on inclusion principles to other humanitarian actors and health workers.
Since early 2019, HI is implementing a three-year project entitled “Action for Mental Health Assistance in Libya” (AMAL) as part of wider initiatives to improve the access and quality of health care services in Libya. Implemented in partnership with the Libyan Ministry of Health and a Tunisian NGO, the overall objective of the project is to allow the most vulnerable people in Libya from host communities, those internally displaced and returnees and migrants, suffering from mental health disorders/psychosocial disabilities to regain or to preserve good mental health by accessing quality interventions at community level, primary health care level, and secondary and tertiary level.
From June 2020 HI will also start a one year project entitled “Strong And Loving Active Minds” (SALAM) to enhance the development of a culture of peace, cooperation and responsibility – with a focus on youth (male and female) – through improved provision of MHPSS services at community level.
DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:
Under the responsibility of the Country Manager and in collaboration with the Operations Coordinator and HQ MHPSS Technical Referent, the MHPSS Technical Coordinator:
– is responsible for the technical support and regular follow-up of the MHPSS activities (direct service provision as well as health system strengthening activities)
– oversees the development and adaptation of technical material aiming to build the capacity of the PSS workers through face to face or remote trainings and coaching
– supports the mission to develop its strategy within Libya especially regarding the MHPSS and related protection sectors of intervention.
She/he will be responsible for:
1) Technical support
2) Representation and external coordination
3) Support to the program strategy
4) Reporting
5) Line/team management
The detailed Job Description will be shared with short-listed candidates.
PROFILE SOUGHT:
Qualification(s):
-advanced University Degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in mental health, psychology or related field from a recognized University or academic institute
Experience:
-at least 4 years of experience in the field of MHPSS
-experience of training and technical supervision in the field of MHPSS with NGOs, in protracted crisis as well as in development contexts
-experience and/or technical understanding of the protection sector
-experience in public health and health system strengthening is highly desirable
-experience of INGO representation, donor reporting and project development from technical perspective is highly desirable
-experience/knowledge of scalable MHPSS intervention tools is highly desirable
-experience in patient rehabilitation is an asset
-experience in the field of vulnerability/disability is an asset
-experience in the Maghreb or MENA region is an asset
Skills:
-excellent written and spoken English
-strong capacity building skills
-comprehensive knowledge of the IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings guidelines and associated products
-excellent networking capacities for building constructive relationships government bodies and humanitarian actors
-Arabic language is highly desirable
-French language would be a plus
-experience in local development would be an asset
Personal qualities:
-excellent communication and reporting skills
-strong organizational skills
-strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
-capacity to build and promote partnerships across sectors and with government counterparts
-ability to work in a tensed and volatile context with strict security measures
SPECIFICITIES OF THE POSITION:
The post holder will be expected to spend at least 50% of his/her time in Libya including traveling between operational bases in Tripoli, Misrata and Benghazi, along with other international staff.
JOB CONDITIONS:
• Starting date : 01/07/2020
• Length of the contract: 12 months
• Salary from 2800€ gross/month depending on the experience of the candidate
• Perdiem : 712,50€ net/month in Libya – 433,53 € net/month in Tunisia
• Harship allowance : €500/month provided that the employee is present at least 16 calendar days in Libya
• Insurances : medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Paid holiday : 25 days per year
• R&R : 1 day of R&R for 8 days spent inside Libya – 1 day/month when in Tunisia
• Status : couple or family status possible
• Housing : individual or collective taken in charge by HI, depending on status
More Information
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