The Right to Protection (R2P) is a leading human rights NGO that works comprehensively to solve problems related to migration, its causes and consequences - seeking a candidate to fill the position of Emergency mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) Coordinator.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

R2P is seeking an еmergency MHPSS coordinator to support the implementation of mental health and psychosocial support programming of an initial emergency response for IDPs and conflict-affected population for eastern and western Ukraine. The coordinator will take the lead on emergency coordination, conducting a rapid MHPSS needs assessment, rolling out training in psychological first aid, and supporting an MHPSS service mapping and strengthening referral pathways for those with MHPSS needs.  The emergency MHPSS coordinator will also oversee MHPSS program development, including proposal development, potential expansion of the MHPSS team in Ukraine, monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS activities, and reporting. This position will also provide overall technical oversight of quality MHPSS services, including training, supervision, and monitoring of implementation of activities and interventions. This position will also work collaboratively with other R2P’s programs and projects. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and implement the emergency MHPSS programming for R2Ps beneficiaries in Ukraine, including strategy development and ongoing monitoring of program;

• Work within the framework of IASC guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings and Sphere Standards;

• Conduct a situational analysis of emergency MHPSS needs of IDPs  and conflict-affected population in Ukraine;

• Selection of the professional psychology team and its further management;

• Provide technical support and liaise closely with a multidisciplinary emergency team, including GBV and legal aid colleagues;

• Coordinate with local NGO partners and relevant government focal points for the implementation and monitoring of MHPSS projects;

• Prepare and implement psychological first aid and other relevant emergency psychosocial support skills training;

• Promote the use of community-based approaches in response to mental health concerns;

• Represent R2P as requested in various working group meetings;

• Ensure accountability through effective monitoring and impact assessment; comply with R2P and donor policies, procedures and requirements and ensure compliance on the part of staff, volunteers and project partners;

• Introduce a human rights approach in activities implemented by the organisation;

• Ensure effective communication, coordination and information-sharing with other key staff including  Deputy President, peers and subordinates.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree or higher in psychology, mental health counselling, social work, or other relevant field with knowledge of humanitarian field, human rights, international development, public health or other relevant field;

• Minimum 2 years of relevant MHPSS experience in humanitarian settings, preferably working with refugees and/or forcibly displaced populations;

• Knowledgeable in and has used the IASC MHPSS guidelines and best practices as part of previous work experience;

• Demonstrated technical expertise in the assessment of and design and delivery or responses to pre-existing and emergency induced MHPSS needs;

• Demonstrated understanding of core MHPSS interventions utilized in emergency settings (e.g., WHO scalable mental health interventions, Psychological First Aid);

• Demonstrated experience in training and supervision of multi-disciplinary teams;

• Familiarity with needs-based participatory approach; experience with engagement with communities

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and age sensitivity and adaptability;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, both written and oral.

WE OFFER

R2P will offer the successful applicant:

• A contract till September  15, 2022, renewable dependent on  performance and funding;

• Opportunity to work with one of the strongest Ukrainian human rights and humanitarian NGOs;

• Flexibility in working\lunch hours, combined mode of work (remote, in the office);

• Mentorship;

• Respect for work/life balance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] with the title ‘MHPSS Coordinator’. Responses will be sent only to those individuals who were selected for the interview. No phone calls, please.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE DATE

15 March 2022. If an appropriate candidate is identified, R2P reserves the right to recruit ahead of this deadline.