Action Against Hunger has been operating in Jordan since 2013. The Jordan mission is dynamic and rapidly growing, with large-scale WASH, Livelihoods and Mental Health and Care Practices (MHPSS) programmes being implemented in host communities and the Azraq refugee camp. The Jordan country strategy combines humanitarian and development projects to address the needs of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians through a holistic approach. With a team of 12 international employees and more than 100 national colleagues, the Action Against Hunger Jordan team manages a portfolio of projects for over 7 million euros, in response to the Syria crisis and its reverberating effects on development conditions in Jordan. Donors supporting these programmes include the EU via MADAD, AFD, GIZ, SDC, UNOCHA, UN Habitat, the Suez Foundation and ACF internal funding. Action Against Hunger also works in close partnership with UNICEF.
Action Against Hunger Jordan's programming is dynamic, startling the humanitarian-development transition and truly capitalising on the value found in integrated programming. Mental health needs in Jordan exceed the current scope and capacity of service providers, and finding sustainable ways to ensure mental health support is available to both Syrian refugees and host community members is the main driving force behind Action Against Hunger's one MHPSS project. The success of this project will determine the direction of future MHPSS programming by the mission.
You will establish and maintain the quality, relevance, and measured scale of the Action Against Hunger MHPSS strategy and programmes in Jordan for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian households in conformity with Action Against Hunger and international standards and national policies
More precisely, you will be in charge to :
You hold a Master degree in Clinical Psychology.
You have at least 3 years of related field experience with humanitarian NGO and a significant mental health case management experience
You have an experience in implementing MHPSS humanitarian programs and in care practices.
Ability to manage priorities & take decisions.
You should have an empowering attitude to generate both positivity and momentum at field level as well as through more diplomatic engagement of key stakeholders such as government ministries and donors. You will need to be communicative so as to leverage existing relationships and maximise on inroads that will support MHPSS programme development.
Very Good proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Demonstrated experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equity and equality.
Length of contract : 6 months
Status: Long-term contract, provided by ACF according to the French legislation.
Remuneration and benefits :
Transportation and accommodation:
Coverage of transportation costs to and in the mission.
Individual room in guesthouse covered
Medical coverage: 100% coverage of medical expenses + repatriation insurance.
Leaves and RnR:
Training :
The MHPSS component of Action Against Hunger's portfolio addresses a portion of the vastly undermet needs for MHPSS in light of the effects of the Syrian crisis and the protracted nature of both displacement for Syrian refugees and hosting for communities in Jordan. We are looking for an appropriate candidate able to help the Jordan mission develop our MHPSS programmes, and to be a part of a growing and dynamic team.
The MHPSS HoD will programme development and expansion, building on the successes of Action Against Hunger's initial project in the sector. As programming grows, the HoD will also be responsible for working very closely with field staff on technical methodologies and quality follow-up.
If you enjoy taking up new challenges, are solution-oriented, have a zeal for programme integration, and are committed to gender equity, join the team!
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