Your work environment
Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been operating in the Central African Republic (CAR) since 2006. Drawing on its experience in the country, the actions carried out responded to the changing context of the country by applying both emergency approaches (notably the mechanism rapid response to population movements), early recovery and development according to areas and needs. The projects, most of them multi-sectoral, are developed for urban and rural populations as well as for displaced people in ACF’s 4 areas of expertise, namely: Nutrition-Health; Mental Health and Care Practice; Water, Hygiene, Sanitation (WASH) as well as Food Security and Livelihoods (SAME). Renowned for its technical expertise, its emergency response capacity and its knowledge of the field, ACF also enjoys a good level of local acceptance among beneficiaries, thus promoting the safety of the teams it deploys in the field.
ACF in CAR is looking for its new Mental Health and Care Practices Program Manager , based in Alindao.
Manager of 6 staff, you will be in charge of managing an SMSP project at the Alindao – Mingala district hospital, you will work in the pediatric and maternity departments in order to strengthen care and management practices. manage psychological distress. This position represents an important and interesting challenge because it requires developing a solid relationship with the hospital’s healthcare staff in order to guarantee quality and long-term care for patients. You will be required to work in close collaboration with the base programmatic teams (EHA and SAME) in order to improve the integration of SMPS activities within ACF programs in the area.
The security context in Basse-Kotto is complex and volatile, requiring the ability to work under pressure. Living conditions in the Guesthouse and in Alindao are basic with the necessary supplies available. Social opportunities are limited, but you will be with 5 expats on base.
Your position and responsibilities
Your role will be to identify and implement quality, relevant and innovative SMPS interventions in compliance with the strategy, ACF and international standards and national policies.
More precisely, your missions will be to:
- Fuel reflection on the strategy and positioning of the SMPS department;
- Identify needs and contribute to the formulation of projects;
- Ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of SMPS projects;
- Contribute to the Quality and Accountability processes and to measuring the impact of its program;
- Participate in ACF coordination, representation and partnerships in your area of ​​intervention;
- Supervise and manage your teams;
- Contribute to the capitalization of technical development within its sector;
- Guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of data collected during SMPS activities.
Your profile
You hold a BAC + 5 diploma in clinical psychology.
You have international experience of at least 1 year, ideally with ACF or another NGO in an SMSP PR position. Experience in team management and training would be appreciated.
You have a good knowledge of project management tools (budget management, logistics, indicator monitoring).
You also demonstrate diplomacy, good interpersonal and adaptation skills (essential for working in Basse Kotto).
Knowledge of commitment to ACF intervention objectives and principles and standard documents would be an advantage.
Your conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract under French law: 12 months
Gross monthly salary: from €2,130 to €2,475 (including a 13th month) depending on experience
Retirement insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens: 16% of gross monthly salary
Increase of basic salary: 6% every 12 months of continuous contract
Per diem and monthly living expenses: €725 (see Eurocost) net, paid in the field
Monthly context allowance: €450
Child allowance: €1,500 per year and per child present in the country of origin (ceiling of €6,000/year)
Transport and accommodation: Coverage for travel and collective accommodation
Medical Coverage: 100% of coverage for health contributions (CFE + supplementary health insurance) and repatriation insurance
Schemes salary maintenance (illness, maternity, paternity)
Leave and RnR: 25 days per year of CP and 20 RnR per year; payment of the ticket with ceiling to go to the chosen break zone, and €215 fixed compensation per RnR
Support and training
– Professional career monitoring and support
– Unlimited and free access to the Crossknowledge certifying e-learning platform ©
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
Why join us?
The position of MHPSS Program Manager in Alindao is a stimulating and challenging position. The candidate must be ready to take on many exciting challenges, supported by the base and coordination teams. The candidate must be motivated and must attach particular importance to management and capacity building of their teams. He/she will have to demonstrate adaptation throughout his/her contract, taking into account the difficulties of supplying the area and the volatile security context. He/she must know how to operate in complex and changing working conditions. Compliance with the ACF charter is essential in this context.
