Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Trainer

Job Description

Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Trainer

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Essential
∎ Bachelor degree in Psychology (preferably in Clinical Psychology)
∎ Desirable
∎ Prior experience working with Peer to Peer Module

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Training Facilitation

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Main Job Duties
∎ 1. Technical support
∎ Working closely with MHPSS TA to create trainings for MHPSS Officers
∎ Training of MHPSS Officer from various teams
∎ On the job training for MHPSS Officers in various sites
∎ Field supervision of MHPSS Officers in implementation of interventions trained on
∎ Training non-MHPSS specific staff from various teams on MHPSS concepts
∎ Working closely with MHPSS TA to create guiding documents and tools for implementation of interventions and group activities
∎ Working on translation of tools created, if translated by others checking the translation for technical aspect
∎ Holding regular meetings with MHPSS staff to work on challenges and barriers of implementation
∎ Working with MHPSS TA and STO to find ways to overcome barriers in implementation
∎ Setting regular meetings with other TAs and STOs to find ways to create joint activities
∎ Training (technical and on the job training) staff on Peer to Peer Module
∎ Supervision of implementation of Peer to Peer Module
∎ Work closely with MHPSS STO in logistical needs for implementation of Peer to Peer Module
∎ 2. Programme strategy
∎ Participate, upon request of your line manager, to needs assessments
∎ Provide inputs and propose relevant interventions falling within HI’s scope of intervention or in coordination with other key MHPSS actors (Save the Children, MSF, ACF, UNHCR, and local organizations)
∎ 3. Coordination and Networking
∎ Coordinating with other actors working with Peer to Peer Module with the support of MHPSS TA
∎ Supporting working relationships with other humanitarian, government, non – governmental and community partners
∎ 4. Reporting & Representation
∎ Upon request, contribute to the monthly situation report (SITREP) by providing relevant data related to your position;
∎ Upon request, participate in the Technical Unit coordination meetings and workshops
∎ Report on a regular basis on your activities to your line manager (field visit reports, coordination meeting, workshop, meeting minutes, etc.)

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 22 to 50 years
∎ At least, 1 year experience providing trainings and supervision in related field
∎ Skills required
∎ Essential
∎ Strong team work approach
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills
∎ Good language skills in English, Bangla and Chittagonian/Rohingyia languages
∎ Basic understanding of gender and persons with special needs
∎ Availability to travel to remote areas and spend time at the field level
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural, multi - gender team environment
∎ Computer knowledge (MS office package- both in English and Bangla)
∎ Desirable
∎ Good networking skills
∎ Proven analytical and planning skills
∎ Creativity and flexibility

Salary: Tk. 70000 - 73000 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Hardship Allowance will be added in addition

Application Deadline: January 31, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House # 3/A, Road # 36, Gulshan , Dhaka-1212
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specialized in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It operates as a federation made up of a network of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works not only with persons with disabilities but also with their families, their communities, and the society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 3 site offices in Sitakundo, Kurigram and in Cox’sbazar.

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extreme poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities;, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.”

Category: NGO/Development

Read Before Apply: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with latest CV with 3 Reference (Previous Supervisor) and Cover letter stating the interest of the position to: BDjobs.com before 5:00PM by January 31, 2020. Only short listed candidates will be notified.Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and they will be preferred in case of equal qualifications with other candidates.Any sort of persuasion by person, phone, email or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful reference check, pre- employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants