MHPSS & GBV Focal Person

Job Description

Title: MHPSS & GBV Focal Person

Company Name: RTM INTERNATIONAL

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
• Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology

• Honor’s & Master’s in Psychology from a recognized university.

• Applicants with relevant experience and GBV based trainings will be preferred.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• 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.

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 and GBV focal person is overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of MHPSS and GBV 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.       

• 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 relevant team members to provide Mental Health & Psychosocial support as well as GBV 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·        

• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct·        

• Attending Coordination meetings which are relevant to MHPSS and GBV 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.

• As Per Organaization Policy.