Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer

Save the Children International•Lebanon, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Coordinator, the MHPSS Programme Officer will be based in Beirut/ (roving) and will follow-up the implementation of an MHPSS programming through direct training and supervision of Save the Children (SCI) and partner staff. The MHPSS project includes the establishment and expansion of Mental health and psychosocial support capacity, knowledge, skills through capacity building of SCI and partner staff across various sectors on general MHPSS and evidence-based MHPSS curricula, as well as on other identified topics. The MHPSS Programme Officer should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies. As a MHPSS Programme Officer, he/she is responsible for the field implementation of the MHPSS trainings and providing support to teams who will be in direct regular contact with children and adults, ensuring the safety and the well-being of the children and the caregivers attending the activities according to the Child Safeguarding and PSEA Policy. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Requirements

BA in Psychology, social work, Education, social sciences or other related fields.
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
Good communication skills with different stakeholders (essential).
Ability to write weekly and monthly reports.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Experience in coordination with Case Management team (essential).
2 to 3 years of experience working directly in training, facilitation and Capacity building in MHPSS with Children and adults.
2 to 3 years of experience in providing and/or providing trainings on MHPSS interventions including Psychological First Aid (PFA), Basic psychosocial skills, Basic helping skills, Safe identification & referral to Mental Health, Wellbeing and self-care activities, etc
Thorough understanding of MHPSS programming & interventions
2 to 3 years of experience in working in NGOs or in an emergency context
2 to 3 years of experience in project management and supervision of staff
Thorough understanding of case management and social work.
2 to 3 years of experience in Psychosocial Support programming and community mobilisation.
Dynamic, innovative and able to take effective and timely decisions. (essential)

Nice To Haves

An MA in psychology would be a plus
Ability to work under pressure (desirable).
2 to 3 years of experience in implementing CP activities specifically in the north (desirable).

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of the MHPSS Project and activities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon Field Office, North Area Office & East Area office.
Develop and prepare content and tools for MHPSS capacity building sessions and MHPSS training Material for SC & partner staff as well as the reporting plan and supervision arrangements.
Provide MHPSS training sessions to SC staff from different departments and other partner organizations.
Conduct regular individual and group supervision sessions with MHPSS facilitators to provide guidance and strengthen professional skills.
Provide technical guidance and support to MHPSS facilitators in complex or challenging cases to ensure safe and effective interventions.
Ensure the timely delivery of a quality programme with the support of the coordinator
Implement MHPSS programming activities and sessions in adherence to established standards, ensuring alignment with organizational guidelines and best practices.
Foster cross-sectoral collaboration and integration of MHPSS into all programmatic activities to maximize impact, sustainability, and quality of psychosocial support services.
Support the Coordinator in ensuring that the monitoring and evaluation systems are in place, in providing monthly and weekly reports on progress.
Ensure Coordination with Partner organizations on implementation & provision of technical support & supervision. (when relevant).
Carry out and/or provide input to assessments, baselines studies and evaluations of community-based psychosocial activities.
In collaboration with the MHPSS Coordinator and MHPSS specialist, support in the identification of capacity building requirements- and deliver tailored technical trainings for other departments.
Conduct on-site coaching & technical follow-up of trainees and implementation for relevant partner staff (with the support of the Mental health clinical supervisor).
Conduct technical meetings with Implementing partners.
Contribute to the preparation of technical and programmatic reports by providing accurate data and insights on MHPSS activities and outcomes.
Build and develop the capacity building of the partners through trainings and supervision.
In collaboration with the Coordinator roll out the capacity building plan of the partner depending on the needs and the suggested activities in the proposals.
In collaboration with the Coordinator organize monthly meetings with implementing partners & SCI departments to discuss progress and challenges, build sustainability and provide experience needed in terms of technical capacity.
Conduct regular field visits to partner sites and project locations to monitor, support, and ensure effective implementation of MHPSS activities. (when needed).
Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of Save the Children, such as education, health, shelter and food security & livelihoods.
Ensure MHPSS activities are developed in partnership with relevant key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, district, and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects of the response where possible and appropriate.
Continuously identify and document MHPSS issues in Beirut and Mount, North Area Office, and East Area Office Lebanon, and ensure that relevant stakeholder and duty bearers are informed.
Advocate internally and externally for MHPSS-related activities, needs and concerns.
Contribute to the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and media efforts.
Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of child protection and child safeguarding at all times, including respect for confidentiality and always acting in the best interests of the child.
Comply with Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
In agreement with line manager, perform other required duties within reason when needed (in line with skills and experience).