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MHPSS Officer (Afghan Nationals Only)

Kunduz

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Kunduz
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
  • Closing Date:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
  • Directly supervise MHPSS Counsellors
  • Working proactively with the MHPSS Manager and in close link with the medical team, and other stakeholders to coordinate and implement MHPSS program activities.
  • Support MHPSS Counsellors to develop and implement mental health and psychosocial
  • support activities; community mobilization, awareness raising, identification of stakeholders, creation of family support group, working on family linkages.
  • Support MHPSS Manager in assessment and development of training packages in liaison with other stakeholders.
  • Support MHPSS manager in delivering training, workshops etc as outlined in the project.
  • Support in the creation of materials including publicity documents, workshops contents. 
  • Work with Partners to support an annual programme of capacity development and events including determining dates, sourcing speakers, creating agenda, coordination of workshop materials and event reports in collaboration with the field coordinator.
  • Assist in writing monthly, quarterly, annual reports, monitoring and evaluation activity and progress reports of project activities including monthly reporting to the MHPSS manager and the field coordinator
  • Work closely with the MHPSS manager in the implementation, monitoring, follow up and reporting on all MHPSS program activities that include trainings, workshops, facilitation, data collecting, advocacy etc.
  • Support IRC MHPSS programme through the field coordinator and in liaison with Logistics and HR departments to ensure programme support needs are met
  • On request support MHPSS manager in other specific tasks
  • Maintain a positive image of IRC at all times and in all circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, social work, counselling, mental health, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years post-qualification experience in related work preferably within an INGO or organization with similar setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and possess strong communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to other IRC field sites and province field project sites to promote safeguarding awareness through training and orientations.
  • Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English
  • Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage.
  • Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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