Acción Contra el Hambre

Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations through regular visits and literature review, and per internal or external assessment or studies.

Proactive participation in the implementation and revision of Action Against Hunger programing strategy 

Propose cost-effective and high-impact responses to identified needs

Develop methodology, tools and guidelines to integrate in the strategy and programming for an integrated approach 

Objective 1: Contribute to the development, implementation and supervision of program strategy in the geographical areas of intervention.

Tasks

1

Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations through regular visits and literature review, and per internal or external assessment or studies.

2

Proactive participation in the implementation and revision of Action Against Hunger programming strategy 

3 

Propose cost-effective and high-impact responses to identified needs

4 

Develop methodology, tools and guidelines to integrate in the strategy and programming for an integrated approach 

Objective 2: Project identification, implementation, follow-up, monitoring and lesson learned as defined in the Project Cycle Management.

Tasks

1

Provide necessary technical and methodological support for need assessment.

2

Develop project concept notes and proposals in coordination with all departments.

3

Define program implementation approaches, techniques, modalities and methodologies 

4

Organize, supervise and coordinate the effective implementation of the programs activities based on ACF principles, approaches, policies, guides…and donor requirement, including cross-cutting issues (gender, environment, protection).

5

Identify program constraints and problems during implementation (planning, timeframe, expected achievements), propose solutions and implement after validation by line managers.

6

Develop an adequate monitoring and evaluation plan in coordination with “MEAL Manager”; linked with the relevant program/ project objectives and indicators, 

7

Ensure that all information and experience in the field and during the implementation of the program is documented and stored appropriately, and methods for the sharing of such knowledge are utilized.

8

Monitor projects expenditures against the approved budgets 

9

Provide regular internal reporting according to Action Against Hunger internal reporting structure (and ensure that all donor reporting requirements are produced in a timely and accurate manner.

10

Participate in the development of all technical tools and documents related to projects (ToRs for consultants and evaluators in coordination with “GIS, Database and M&E Manager”; ad hoc reports, capitalization reports, etc…)

11

Ensure confidentiality within MHPSS activities, supporting the team to ensure proper filing and archiving of beneficiary data

12

Provide necessary technical and methodological support for need assessment.

Objective 3: Team Management (if required)

Tasks

1

Contribute to the accuracy of the organization charts 

2

Provide technical and conceptual leadership to the team and ensure that a high quality of implementation is maintained.

3

Participate in the recruitment and training of field officers, social workers and new members of department.

4

Plan and coordinate team members’ activities through weekly and monthly work schedules.

5

Identify the team’s training needs. 

6

Evaluate each team member’s performance

7

Prepare coaching sessions to team members regarding required competencies or technical capacity building. 

Objective 4: Coordination, Security and other tasks

Tasks

1

Participate in cross-functional assessments and appraisal activities, general evaluations.

2

Participate in regular coordination meetings (weekly base, oPt mission meetings….)

3

Ensure external representation with the Cluster, working groups, be proactive and provide Minutes of meeting

4

Work with the support Team (Admin / Log) and other Program Managers to ensure the provision of relevant administrative and logistical information 

Education/Training:

University Degree ideally in clinical psychology, psychology, psychiatry, social work or related field with experience in psychosocial sector and humanitarian field.
 Master’s degree in psychology or Mental Health field an advantage. 

Technical specific knowledge:

• Project Management, specifically the PCM
• Knowledge of major Donors (ECHO, BHA…)
• Knowledge of psychosocial interventions in emergency and recovery settings including Psychological First Aid
• Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies, with knowledge of Mother and Baby Friendly Spaces a significant advantage
• Technical understanding of Child Protection, GBV and community-based approaches are significant advantages
• Experience in complex emergencies or volatile contexts and under strict security constraints 
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operational context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management
• Good training abilities
• Ability to work with minimum support
• Good organization skills, ability to set priorities and time management

Previous experience (years):

• At least 2 years of relevant and results based working experience in program management with special focus on MHPSS support
• Experience in designing and managing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programs in emergency or humanitarian situations. 
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and to coordinate other positions.
• Experience in training of trainers an advantage

Humanitarian sector knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience working with INGOs an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of Project Cycle Management a must

Languages:

• Working knowledge of English, spoken, written and reading.
• Fluent in Arabic

IT systems:

• Microsoft package (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
• Data Management (Kobo), Data Analysis (SPSS, PowerBI) and advantage
  
   

Mobility (national/ international)

Open to national candidates in Gaza only.

Commitment to Gender Equality

Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality.