MHPSS Officer (for nationals only)
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of MHPSS Coordinator (OPS), and with the technical support of the MHPSS Technical Advisor, the MHPSS Officer will support cross-sectorial integration of MHPSS dimensions in Mykolaiv programme delivery, building on an evidence-based, psychosocial, developmental and multi-leveled approach, in line with global and regional standards. The role will encompass direct implementation of MHPSS interventions and services, alongside capacity building, coaching and supervision of Child Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition staff and partners in Mykolaiv and oblast. The MHPSS Officer will act as Focal Point for MHPSS in Mykolaiv and oblast, and will participate in relevant local coordination platforms.
The MHPSS Officer will receive regular training, support and supervision from the MHPSS TA and/or relevant technical advisors from different supporting sectors.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
This position will be working closely with the Child Protection, Education and Nutrition teams in INSERT AREA with an aim to:
- Contribute to the formulation of INSERT AREA work plans and ensure the systematic integration of MHPSS priorities and interventions in Mykolaiv and oblast programme delivery
- Establish close relationships and patterns of collaborations with key stakeholders in the community around MHPSS priorities
- Coordinate and support the implementation of MHPSS or multi-dimensional needs assessments; ensure ongoing assessment/analysis of local context, priorities and needs related to MHPSS
- In collaboration with Child Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition teams and partners, contribute to the identification of most vulnerable groups of children and caregivers in the community, and support the formulation and implementation of relevant outreach strategies
- Conduct/update MHPSS service mappings, provide quality vetting of potential referral options, and establish/maintain referral pathways and mechanisms in collaboration with Child Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition teams and partners
- Review and contextualize MHPSS intervention packages, tools, activity plans and key messages, ensuring context relevance and sensitivity.
- Contribute to developing additional resources and tools if and as required, in line with current evidence and with supervision and support by the MHPSS TA
- Select, engage, motivate, coordinate, train, coach and supervise MHPSS facilitators
- Select, engage, motivate, coordinate, train, coach and supervise MHPSS volunteers
- Contribute to developing monitoring plans for the MHPSS portfolio, and support relevant monitoring and reporting activities
- Participate in local MHPSS coordination platforms, and other relevant coordination fora
In Health and Nutrition programming:
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, and in collaboration with Health & Nutrition teams and partners, design, plan, coordinate and contribute to implementing community-based mental health promotion and prevention activities targeting children, adolescents and caregivers
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, train, coach and support Health& Nutrition teams and partners in integrating key MHPSS dimensions in their practice – including Basic Helping Skills, PFA for child practitioners, trauma-informed care, safe identification and referral, paraprofessional counseling etc.
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, design, plan, coordinate and contribute, child development to implementing mental health promotion and wellbeing activities targeting health care providers
- Using evidence-based intervention modalities, provide individual and group person-focused support (evidence-based psychological interventions) to children and caregivers experiencing higher levels of distress and/or more enduring emotional or behavioral difficulties
In Education programming:
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, and in collaboration with Education teams and partners, design, plan, coordinate and contribute to implementing school-based mental health promotion and prevention activities targeting children, adolescents and caregivers
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, train, coach and support Education teams and partners in integrating key MHPSS dimensions in their practice – including Basic Helping Skills, PFA for child practitioners, trauma-informed education, safe identification and referral, paraprofessional counseling etc.
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, design, plan, coordinate and contribute to implementing mental health promotion and wellbeing activities targeting teachers and educators
- Using evidence-based intervention modalities, provide individual and group person-focused support (evidence-based psychological interventions) to students experiencing higher levels of distress and/or more enduring emotional or behavioral difficulties.
In Child Protection programming:
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, and in collaboration with Child Protection teams and partners, design, plan, coordinate and contribute to implementing community-based mental health promotion and prevention activities targeting children, adolescents and caregivers
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, train, coach and support Child Protection teams and partners in integrating key MHPSS dimensions in their practice – including Basic Helping Skills, PFA, trauma-informed care, safe identification and referral, paraprofessional counseling etc.
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, design, plan, coordinate and contribute to implementing mental health promotion and wellbeing activities targeting social workers and other CP staff
- Using evidence-based intervention modalities, provide individual and group person-focused support (evidence-based psychological interventions) to children and caregivers experiencing higher levels of distress and/or more enduring emotional or behavioral difficulties
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
COMPETENCIES
Delivering results
Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organisation.
Applying technical and professional expertise
Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.
Working effectively with others
Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working
Communicating with impact
Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A university degree in psychology, social science, mental health or relevant degrees
- Experience with children and adolescents, knowledge on child development and child and adolescent mental health
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health& psychosocial support (MHPSS) field in the humanitarian context, experience in working with migrants and refugees is an asset.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including team leading and influencing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Arabic, English is an asset.
- Comfortable with high levels of ambiguity and able to take decisions independently in fluid context.
- Experience with refugee/marginalized communities desired.
- Commitment to Save the Children values and Child Safeguarding.
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