Requisition ID: req47989

　　Job Title: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Manager

　　Sector: Health

　　Employment Category: Fixed Term

　　Employment Type: Full-Time

　　Open to Expatriates: No

　　Location: Dnipro, Ukraine

　　Work Arrangement:

　　Job Description

　　BACKGROUND:

　　The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power. Given the disparity faced by women and girls, IRC seeks to narrow gender inequalities and ensure social inclusion of all vulnerable groups in broader policies, processes and actions affecting their lives. The IRC has been working in Ukraine since March 2022, initially supporting emergency response and early recovery interventions for IDPs affected by the conflict.

　　This position will be based in Dnipro, with frequent travel to different oblasts across Ukraine.

　　REPORTING LINES:

　　Position Reports to:Health Coordinator

　　Position technically supervises:Clinical Psychologists acrossCountry Program

　　Closely collaborations with: MHPSS Specialist,Senior PrimaryHealth Manager, Pharmaceutical Manager, Senior Health Officers

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Manager will be responsible for overseeing the effective implementation of MHPSS programs, including managing budgets across multiple projects, collaborating on work plans and conducting regular monitoring visits. In addition, the MHPSS Manager will be supervising the Clinical Psychologist team, facilitating capacity building for them, as well as providing direct services to clients when necessary. The MHPSS Manager will provide technical support to the Child Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment and Protection Rule of Law Programming for focused non-specialized MHPSS interventions, as well as to partner organizations. The role requires a comprehensive approach to ensure adherence to protocols, financial accountability, and the seamless integration of MHPSS efforts for maximum impact.

　　Specifically, the Mental Health Manager will be responsible for:

　　MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

　　· - Ensure the effective implementation of quality MHPSS programs, aligning with donor-approved project work plans and log frames.

　　· - Co-manage the MHPSS program budget across multiple projects in collaboration with the health coordinator and finance department, ensuring financial accountability.

　　· - Collaborate in the preparation of program work plans with the Field Coordinator, Health Coordinator, and team members to align efforts and maximize impact.

　　· - Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites, ensuring adherence to MHPSS protocols, policies, and guidelines. Identify and resolve technical and implementation issues promptly.

　　· - Actively support partners in the technical aspects of their MHPSS work, collaborating closely with the Partnership department for seamless integration.

　　· - Assess unmet needs in the MHPSS sector, making recommendations to enhance IRC's approach, and contribute insights to the overall MH strategy.

　　· - Foster open and professional relations within the team, providing oversight and guidance to optimize staff performance and promote a strong team spirit.

　　· - Work closely with other IRC programs in the same location, integrating program components where feasible, such as Women’s Protection, Child Protection, Economic Recovery, and Development.

　　· - Technically supervise the team of Clinical Psychoilogist, ensuring coordinated and effective implementation of activities.

　　· - Facilitate training and ongoing capacity building for staff. Collaborate with Health Coordinator, Operations, Finance, and Grant departments to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Actively engage with key stakeholders, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, and NGOs. Ensure timely and high-standard completion of donor reports.

　　· - Actively participate in coordination mechanisms, represent the IRC in the MHPSS Technical-working group and ensure the implementation of IASC MHPSS guidelines where relevant

　　· - Conduct/participate in Mental Health, and Psychosocial needs assessments as necessary among the conflict affected populations. This will include assessments consistent with IASC guidelines and Mental Health Psychosocial WHO assessment toolkit, at different stages of program planning and implementation.

　　· - When needed, provide direct services to the clients.

　　· - Perform other duties as assigned by the Health Coordinator

　　REQUIERMENTS:

　　· - Clinical psychologist (with a master’s degree in clinical psychology or counselling psychology) with minimum three years of experience delivering specialized psychological consultations in a humanitarian setting through an NGO.

　　· - Trained on, certified, and experienced in utilizing evidence-based psychological interventions (eg., IPT, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR…).

　　· - Knowledge of and experience in clinical supervision, training, and coaching others.

　　· - Experience in assessment, program design, evaluation and technical training and supervision

　　· - Knowledge of and experience in using established inter-agency standards and guidelines in MHPSS, such as IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.

　　· - Solid understanding of protection principles, case management and client-centered care in humanitarian settings.

　　· - Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources

　　· - Excellent command of the use of Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Work, Excel and Power Point

　　· - Good communication, teamwork skills and ability to work independently

　　· - Bilingual in Ukrainian and Russian required, and excellent verbal and writing skills in English desirable.

　　PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

　　The International Rescue Committee is determined to protect the people it serves and staff from all kinds of harm, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. It is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe. IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

　　IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces its safeguarding policies to protect adult and child clients from any form of exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and its staff from sexual harassment and violence.

　　Where misconduct is alleged, IRC follows a Zero tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and corrective measures. IRC investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators that ensures professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if allegations of safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and accessible reporting channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners, and clients.

　　These commitments are set out in IRC’s Safeguarding Policies, accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies

　　IRC is an active member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.

　　We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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