A Mental Health And Psychosocial Support Department Manager At Action against Hunger France



Created in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights against world hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principles – independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has founded its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies linked to conflict and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around 5 areas of activity: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2021, Action Against Hunger helped more than 25 million people in 46 countries around the world. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

YOUR POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programs, your main responsibility will be to guarantee the quality, relevance and technical innovation of the SMSP strategy and interventions on the mission, in compliance with ACF and international standards and national policies.
More precisely, your missions will be to:
– Contribute to the definition of the country strategy, and to the definition of the strategy and positioning of the SMSP technical department
– Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals
– Support the implementation implemented and ensure reporting of programs/projects
– Guarantee the quality and accountability of projects
– Ensure ACF’s active participation in national sectoral coordination, technical platforms and develop sectoral partnerships
– Manage SMSP teams
– Promote capitalization, development, technique and research within the SMSP department
– Guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of data collected during the mission’s SMSP activities

YOUR PROFILE

You have a psychologist or psychiatrist diploma.
You have at least 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector and 2 years in a similar role. Experience in team management is essential.
You have in-depth knowledge of humanitarian psychology.
You are fluent in French and English (oral and written) and have good computer skills.

YOUR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Fixed-term contract under French law: 6 months Gross monthly salary: from 2597 to 2968 EUR depending on experience (including a 13th month) Retirement insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary Increase in salary basic: 6% every 12 months of continuous contractPer diem and monthly living expenses: 720EUR (see eurocost) net, paid in the fieldMonthly context allowance: 150EURChild allowance: 1500EUR per year and per child present in the country of origin ( ceiling of 6000EUR/year)Transport and accommodation: Coverage for travel and collective accommodationMedical coverage: 100% of coverage for health contributions (CFE + supplementary health insurance) and repatriation insuranceSalary maintenance schemes (sickness, 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 215EUR fixed compensation by RnRASupport and training – Professional career monitoring and support – Unlimited and free access to the Crossknowledge © certifying e-learning platform

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