Job Description

Title: MHPSS and GBV Focal Point

Company Name: RTM International

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar

Published: 19 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Honor’s & Master’s in Psychology from a recognized university.
∎ Honor’s & Master’s in Psychology from a recognized university.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Applicants with relevant experience and GBV based trainings will be preferred.
∎ Candidates with relevant working experience in an emergency context will get preference.
∎ A strong understanding of mental health issues, psychosocial support principles, and GBV prevention and response strategies including PSEA is essential.
∎ Candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
∎ Chattagram local language fluency is a must. Work experience at Rohiynga refugee camp will be an asset.
∎ Applicants with relevant experience and GBV based trainings will be preferred.
∎ Candidates with relevant working experience in an emergency context will get preference.
∎ A strong understanding of mental health issues, psychosocial support principles, and GBV prevention and response strategies including PSEA is essential.
∎ Candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
∎ Chattagram local language fluency is a must. Work experience at Rohiynga refugee camp will be an asset.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ In collaboration and under the direction of Head of Operations- Field/Medical Coordinator/ Clinic In-Charge, the MHPSS and GBV focal point will:
∎ Develop monthly work plan towards accomplishment of the AWP and monitor the plan accordingly.
∎ Set program strategies and a work plan, in coordination with concern managers, to meet program goals and to determine operational needs.
∎ The MHPSS Officer is overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of MHPSS inventions at her jurisdictions.
∎ Working closely with the other sectors to ensure smooth running of mental health programs and providing support to the health and GBV programming activities.
∎ Work with the Clinic-in-charge/Field Coordinator to conduct a situational analysis in areas of operation to determine the best implementation strategy.
∎ Mentoring to MHPSS Team offering mental health and psychosocial support services,
∎ Work directly with communities of concern to identify MHPSS problems and to promote that they receive appropriate services and support.
∎ Support the development of strategies for community mobilization regarding MHPSS.
∎ Identify local partners and points of service and support for individuals in need of Mental Health and Psychosocial related assistance.
∎ Supports capacity building and hands-on support on MHPSS interventions to relevant protection units, particularly those for community-based protection, child protection and SGBV and their partners.
∎ Train GBV/Psychologist & Partner Counselor/Para Counselor/Case Worker to provide Mental Health & Psychosocial support as well as case management services.
∎ Provide technical and program management training for staff and volunteers.
∎ Together with the Clinic in Charge, establish a case management system.
∎ Ensure monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data.
∎ Coordinate with UN, government and NGO partners to ensure well-coordinated prevention and response activities
∎ Work with partners and community members to monitor and strengthen referral pathways
∎ Coordinate with other sector actors and working groups to ensure GBV integration
∎ Maintain coordination and positive working relationships with all projects of RTMI.
∎ Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
∎ Maintain confidentiality and uphold other principles in line with protection programming
∎ Attending Coordination meetings which are relevant to MHPSS program and communicate relevant information to the senior management team
∎ Know, understand, and comply with all the policies of RTM International including HR Policy, PSEA, Code of conduct and Workplace policy
∎ Any other responsibility assigned by the authority.
∎ Job Location: Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar
∎ Report to: Head of Operations – Field/Medical Coordinator/ Clinic In-Charge
∎ Duties and Responsibilities:
∎ In collaboration and under the direction of Head of Operations- Field/Medical Coordinator/ Clinic In-Charge, the MHPSS and GBV focal point will:
∎ Develop monthly work plan towards accomplishment of the AWP and monitor the plan accordingly.
∎ Set program strategies and a work plan, in coordination with concern managers, to meet program goals and to determine operational needs.
∎ The MHPSS Officer is overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of MHPSS inventions at her jurisdictions.
∎ Working closely with the other sectors to ensure smooth running of mental health programs and providing support to the health and GBV programming activities.
∎ Work with the Clinic-in-charge/Field Coordinator to conduct a situational analysis in areas of operation to determine the best implementation strategy.
∎ Mentoring to MHPSS Team offering mental health and psychosocial support services,
∎ Work directly with communities of concern to identify MHPSS problems and to promote that they receive appropriate services and support.
∎ Support the development of strategies for community mobilization regarding MHPSS.
∎ Identify local partners and points of service and support for individuals in need of Mental Health and Psychosocial related assistance.
∎ Supports capacity building and hands-on support on MHPSS interventions to relevant protection units, particularly those for community-based protection, child protection and SGBV and their partners.
∎ Train GBV/Psychologist & Partner Counselor/Para Counselor/Case Worker to provide Mental Health & Psychosocial support as well as case management services.
∎ Provide technical and program management training for staff and volunteers.
∎ Together with the Clinic in Charge, establish a case management system.
∎ Ensure monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data.
∎ Coordinate with UN, government and NGO partners to ensure well-coordinated prevention and response activities
∎ Work with partners and community members to monitor and strengthen referral pathways
∎ Coordinate with other sector actors and working groups to ensure GBV integration
∎ Maintain coordination and positive working relationships with all projects of RTMI.
∎ Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
∎ Maintain confidentiality and uphold other principles in line with protection programming
∎ Attending Coordination meetings which are relevant to MHPSS program and communicate relevant information to the senior management team
∎ Know, understand, and comply with all the policies of RTM International including HR Policy, PSEA, Code of conduct and Workplace policy
∎ Any other responsibility assigned by the authority.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organization policy
∎ As per organization policy

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

Read Before Apply:

The incumbent will maintain and abide by the RTM International Code of Conduct in discharging any duties in the refugee camps (while interacting/treating/counseling the refugee population) and commit to abide by the PSEA core principles and other issues.

Attention:

RTM International has a Policy regarding Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), a Gender Policy, and a Child Protection Policy. The organization has a Policy of Zero Tolerance regarding this issue. Candidates having knowledge of PSEA will be preferred. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates are requested to apply to
∎ The Director (Administration),
∎ RTM International,
∎ 581, Shewrapara, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216 by submit your details in "Employment Application Form" by click on this link or copy this link in to the browser address bar, login by your Gmail account and submit your information: https://forms.gle/wxWNWEuAJXhecMT16 .
∎ Upload your CV along with a cover letter, academic and experience certificates, training and certifications, NID and other relevant documents in one file by PDF or Doc file (The file size must be under 10 MB). File name should be as [ Position name-your name-date ... such as "Project Coordinator-karim-cv and certificates", etc. ]
∎ Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
∎ No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
∎ Director (Administration)
∎ RTM International, 581 Shewrapara, Begum Rokeya Sharani,
∎ Mirpur, Dhaka-1216

Company Information:
∎ RTM International

Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2024

Category: NGO/Development