Avis de recrutement : Save the Children recrute un(e) Conseiller en santé mentale et en soutien psychosocial en Australie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLE PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the MHPSS Officer with technical support from the MHPSS Technical Specialist, the counsellor will help the MHPSS officer in implementing project activities, particularly MHPSS component that will include building the capacity of  the Health team and direct services for individuals with mental health problems providing basic counselling and other interventions. The Health Programme is currently focused on  Comprehensive Clincal Management of Rape cases, MHPSS and community based mechanisms for mobilization, awareness raising and engagements. The post holder will be working in the conflict and emergency affected communities to directly identify and register vulnerable, disable, CMRI case missing children. He/she will also support community based PSS initiatives like Child Friendly Spaces, OTP, Child rights clubs ,youth centers and Health Facilities.

The incumbent of this position represents Save the Children values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences. These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children international, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) (Section should not consist of Competencies as this are the standard Values in practice)

Accountability:

  • holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
  • holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

  • sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
  • widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
  • future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

  • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters;
  • values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength;
  • approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

  • develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;
  • willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Diploma  in social sciences, social work or community development.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

  • Minimum Diploma  in counselling, social sciences, social work, community development or any other MHPSS related training;
  • 2-3 years sectorial experience or relevant experience in social work, community development and working with children in Child Protection Programme preferable with humanitarian Organization;
  • Very good written and spoken English, Local community (Dinka & Arabic) languages is a plus
  • Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community based approached
  • Computer knowledge;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Be able to prioritize tasks;
  • Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment.

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Closing date : 30 March 2023