MHPSS and GBV Focal Person
Job Description
Title: MHPSS and GBV Focal Person
Company Name: RTM International Sylhet
Vacancy: 1
Location: Cox's Bazar
Salary: Negotiable
Published: 21 Mar 2024
Education:
∎ Honor’s & Master’s in Psychology from a recognized university.
∎ Applicants with relevant experience and GBV based trainings will be preferred.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Employment requirement and areas: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. Experience and other Requirements: Following capabilities are mandatory –Good communication skills in Bangla and English.Chattagram local language fluency is a must. Work experience at Rohiynga refugee camp will be an asset.
∎ 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.
∎ Good communication skills in Bangla and English.
∎ Chattagram local language fluency is a must. Work experience at Rohiynga refugee camp will be an asset.
∎ Employment requirement and areas:
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∎ Experience and other Requirements: Following capabilities are mandatory –
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive monthly work plan aligned with the Annual Work Plan (AWP).
∎ Set clear program strategies and work plans, in coordination with relevant managers, to achieve program objectives and operational requirements.
∎ Ensure the appropriate and high-quality implementation of MHPSS interventions within your designated area of responsibility.
∎ Establish effective partnerships with other sectors to ensure seamless integration of mental health programs with health and gender-based violence (GBV) activities.
∎ Work closely with Clinic-in-charge/Field Coordinator to conduct situational analyses, informing optimal implementation strategies.
∎ Provide guidance and support to the MHPSS Team, delivering mental health and psychosocial services.
∎ Engage directly with affected communities to identify MHPSS needs and ensure access to appropriate services.
∎ Contribute to the development of community mobilization strategies related to mental health and psychosocial support.
∎ Identify local partners and service points for individuals requiring assistance with mental health and psychosocial concerns.
∎ Provide mentorship to the staffs, building their capacity to offer effective mental health and psychosocial support.
∎ Conduct training for all staffs including volunteers on mental health, psychosocial support, and case management.
∎ Deliver technical and program management trainings for staff and volunteers.
∎ Ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly and quarterly reports containing relevant data.
∎ Coordinate with UN, government, and NGO partners for cohesive prevention and response efforts.
∎ Maintain positive working relationships with other projects of RTM International (RTMI) and external partners.
∎ Attend relevant coordination meetings related to MHPSS and relay pertinent information to senior management.
∎ Uphold RTMI's Code of Conduct and contribute to the organization's credibility.
∎ Maintain close communication and work as per guidance of the Project Manager.
∎ Know, understand, and comply with all the policies of RTM International including HR Policy, PSEA, Code of conduct and Workplace policy
∎ Any other task assigned by the authority
∎ Research, Training, and Management International (RTMI) is a national NGO, head quarter is in Dhaka and a Field Office in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. Apart from the research and training components, RTMI is also managing a number of projects in health, nutrition, protection and livelihoods. All these programs are supported by the Government of Bangladesh, donor agencies with UN and International organizations, e.g. UNFPA, WB, UNICEF, IOM, UN Women, etc. To support, coordinate and manage Comprehensive PHC Services to Rohingya Refugees and Host Community, RTMI needs a dynamic, proactive and hard-working team player for its Cox’s Bazar Field Office team being based in Ukhiya. Details Job information are given below:
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∎ Location: Cox’s bazar district.
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∎ Job Responsibilities:
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∎ As a dedicated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and GBV Officer will play a pivotal role in providing essential mental health and psychosocial services to the affected population. Reporting to the Program Manager, your responsibilities encompass designing, implementing, and coordinating MHPSS and GBV interventions, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of these interventions.
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∎ Objective 1: Strategic Planning and Program Coordination
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∎ Objective 2: Intersectoral Collaboration and Support
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∎ Objective 3: Community Engagement and Mobilization
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∎ Objective 4: Capacity Building and Training
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∎ Objective 5: Reporting and Coordination
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∎ Objective 6: Networking and Relationship Management
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∎ Objective 7: General tasks
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Read Before Apply: Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Candidates having knowledge on PSEA will be preferred.
Female candidates are encouraged to 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.
RTM International has Policy regarding Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender Policy, Child Protection Policy.
Organization has Policy of Zero Tolerance regarding this issue.
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
Company Information:
∎ RTM International Sylhet
∎ RTM International, Shahi Edgah , Tultikor , Near Heart foundation, Sylhet Sadar , Sylhet.
Address::
∎ RTM International, Shahi Edgah , Tultikor , Near Heart foundation, Sylhet Sadar , Sylhet.
Application Deadline: 26 Mar 2024
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 26th Mar 2024
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