Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is an international non-governmental organization that fights hunger in the world. 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,www.actioncontrelafaim.org
YOUR POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programs and the SMPS GP referent based at headquarters, you will have to guarantee the quality, relevance and scaling of the Mental Health and Practice strategy and interventions. Care (SMPS) on the mission, in compliance with ACF and international standards and national policies.
More specifically, you will be responsible for:
– Contribute to the definition of the country strategy, and to the definition of the strategy and positions of the SMPS technical department
– Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals.
– Support the implementation and ensure the reporting of programs / projects.
– Guarantee the quality and accountability of projects.
– Ensure ACF’s active participation in national sector coordination, technical platforms and develop sector partnerships.
– Support the teams placed under his functional supervision.
– Promote capitalization, development, technique and research within the SMPS department.
– Guarantee the confidentiality of data collected during SMPS activities.
YOUR PROFILE
You have a Master’s degree in clinical psychology or a Doctor in psychiatry, you have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position in emergency contexts.
You are recognized for your project management abilities and your skills in team management and facilitation, as well as capacity building.
You have knowledge of transcultural psychology, humanitarian psychology, and child developmental psychology. You have good writing skills, a sense of planning, and know how to demonstrate rigor and good communication.
You also have a good knowledge of SMPS indicators and monitoring and evaluation methodologies applicable to PMSC interventions, CBT, EMDR, PM+ protocols and the psychosocial and psychological management of SAM.
Proficiency in the Office pack, Kobo collect and oral and written French will be mandatory. In-depth knowledge of ACF’s SMPS intervention framework would be a real asset.
YOUR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
– Fixed-term contract under French law: 12 months
– Gross monthly salary: from EUR 2,597 to EUR 2,968 depending on experience
– Pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens: 16% of gross monthly salary
– Specific allowance multi-country position: 15% of gross monthly salary
– Base salary increase: 6% every 12 months of continuous contract
– Per diem and monthly living expenses: 725EUR (cf eurocost) net, paid in the field
– Monthly context allowance : 300EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year and per child present in the country of origin (ceiling of 6000EUR/year)
– Transport and accommodation: Support for travel and collective accommodation
– Medical Coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (CFE + supplementary health) and repatriation insurance
– Salary maintenance schemes (sickness, maternity, paternity)
– Leave and RnR: 25 days per year of CP and 20 RnR per year ;Â payment of the ticket with ceiling to go to the chosen break zone, and 215EUR fixed compensation per RnR
– Support and training: monitoring and support of the professional career, unlimited and free access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
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