MHCPGP Deputy Program Manager

[Mosul,Iraq ]

Overall purpose of the position

• Assist the MHCPGP Program Manager by ensuring the proper implementation of MHCPGP programme, including activities and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, logistics and administration, coordination with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Ensure all objectives in respect of ACF and international standards, and in close collaboration with the program manager.

Objective 1: Prepare and supervise fieldwork and activities

• Organize and follow up MHCPGP activities in general and ensure they are conducted in a proper and timely manner
• Assist the PM to determine potential sites of intervention
• Calculate the accurate quantity of materials needed for the activities (BoQ)
• Manage budget associated with MHCPGP activities
• Prepare work plans and ensure these are followed by the MHCPGP team
• Supervise field work and activities when required/requested

Objective 2: Oversight of the logistical and administrative aspects of the project

• Understand and follow the logistics procedures enabling the project implementation (purchase requests follow-up with logistics team, support in movement plan, ensure staff are trained in security SoP’s)
• Ensure compliance with ACF overall administrative procedures, making sure the team under his/her direct management is fully aware of these procedures.
• Ensure an efficient use of the items allocated to the project

Objective 3: Supervise the MHCPGP team

• Participate in the recruitment process of new team members
• Report training needs of the team to the Program Manager, translate/develop/deliver training material and assist in the facilitation of training sessions
• Organize and facilitate workshops for ACF teams and stakeholders on different MHPSS and CP themes according to the needs identified by the MHCPGP Program Manager
• Explain and ensure application of the ACF standards and policies, and international guidelines on MHPSS, CP and GP in the provision of all activities
• Provide weekly technical meeting and clinical supervision (if possible) to the team
• Conduct with HR annual appraisals of the team

Objective 4: Ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting with effectiveness and confidentiality

• Organize and follow up data collection and processing; propose methods improvements
• Ensure the proper upload of data in the database (accuracy check)
• Contribute with PM to statistic calculations and data analysis
• Support the team in project activities reporting; Ensure the quality of the data and reports submitted by MHCPGP team members
• Compile monthly MHCPGP Activity Progress Report, according to activities indicators
• Assist the MHCPGP PM in donors reporting
• Maintain strict respect for confidentiality: Ensure that the confidentiality of data, the property of ACF project beneficiaries, is strictly maintained; Ensure that all documents are available for audit and stored in secure files and locker; Respect the confidentiality of the content of clinical interviews apart from discussions with the psychologists in charge.

Objective 5: Ensure internal and external coordination  

• Ensure a clear communication between the MHCPGP team and MHCPGP PM/HoD, field coordinator, ACF other sectors, stakeholders and local authorities
• Ensure access to field/facilities/people is possible, with a good level of trust and acceptance
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings and clusters
• Propose partnerships, initiatives, new directions and/or improvements for the projects

Objective 6: Contribute to gender and protection mainstreaming

• Assist the MHCPGP PM in gender and protection mainstreaming, and GBV and child protection integration, into programmes and activites, by respecting ACF standards and monitoring these aspects with dedicated indicators
• Support the MHCPGP team and ACF teams in gender and protection mainstreaming or integration into activities through trainings, supervisions and monitoring; as well by conducting gender and protection assessments and analysis.

 

 

Qualification/Degree:	–  University/College Qualification equivalent to Bachelor Degree minimum, in Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Home sciences or Health studies
Professional Experience	–  2 years of experience in MHPSS/psychological sector, in humanitarian field and/or in project management including team management and monitoring & evaluation
General Skills	–  Good communication and writing skills –  Adaptability, flexibility, resourcefulness –  Able to adopt an organized and methodological approach –  Sense of confidentiality
Specialized/Technical Skills	–  MHPSS/clinical psychology/CBT/Care practices/Child protection/GBV … knowledge and skills –  Knowledge of the intervention area/emergency settings/programs for refugees and displaced population –  Capacity building (training and supervision) skills
Managerial Skills	–  Project cycle management/M&E/Reporting skills –  Team management skills –  Very organized, with priorities and time management skills
Language Skills	–  Good knowledge of English and Arabic.
IT Skills	–  Good computer knowledge : Word, Excel, Power point

HOW TO APPLY:      

Closing Date: 14^th of Aug 2021

Qualified candidates must submit a Cover Letter and a Resume (CV) including 2 professional references and a copy of any relevant Certification/Degree and a copy of National ID and/or Residency Card to [email protected] 

Please indicate the job reference number: MO/MHCP/10/082021, in the e-mail subject line.

Action Against Hunger encourages female candidates to apply.

 Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening.

Please note that the final candidates will be subjected to security screening and positive references.

For more information please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en