Votre environnement de travail

Action contre la Faim has been working continuously in Sierra Leone since 1991. The organization is well recognized as a key actor in both humanitarian/emergency response (civil war, Ebola virus epidemic 2014-2016, COVID-19 pandemic) and now in a more development setting. ACF currently plays a strong role in Health System Strengthening, working on national level policies and plans, building capacities national and district level to deliver improved services. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation has also become a central element of ACF interventions in country. Due to Sierra Leone’s vulnerability to climate change, seen through changing rain patterns and increasing incidence of major floods and landslides, ACF works to increase local community resilience to climate related shocks through dissemination of knowledge related to climate resilient agricultural practices and sustainable land management, and increased access to meteorological information. The field team also supports the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on the development and digitalization of a flood anticipation tool, improving data management and providing trend analysis to improve readiness.

Sierra Leone is currently ranked 182nd/189 on the Human Development Index. Due to repeated shocks, such as Ebola, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine, food insecurity and poverty are increasing. Additionally, almost 1 in 3 children under 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition.

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, and in collaboration with the MHPSS-P Head of Department, Health and Nutrition Program Manager, MHPSS-P Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager, and the MEAL department, your role will be to :

• Identify the needs of the ACF MHPSS-P team in Bonthe and elaborate a capacity building plan
  • Identify the needs in MHPSS-P within the project and the team
  • Visit activities in the field, including meeting local and sectorial actors to evaluate the quality of the intervention and training gaps
  • Elaborate a needs assessment report and a capacity-building plan, based on the evaluation

• Provide technical support in the implementation and follow-up of ACF MHPSS-P activities in Bonthe
  • Organize and facilitate training sessions on MHPSS-P and child care practices topics, according to identified needs and using ACF training package
  • Participate in strengthening staff skills, in line with established capacity-building plan and according to needs
  • Ogranise regular hands-on training (side by side training) with ACF staff (and HF staff) on child care practices and MHPSS-P onsite (HFs and hospital)
  • Organize regular technical supervision with ACF staff
  • Develop and/or update training manuals and materials on MHPSS-P and child care practices related topics
  • Participate in the monitoring of project activities to ensure effective technical follow-up
  • Carry out field visits to provide technical support and supervision to teams on MHPSS-P and child care practices related issues and prepare visit reports
  • Identify recommendations and build action points on MHPSS-P and child care practices related issues for the PM and DPM
  • Suggest adaptations of activities/approaches or mitigating measures to address challenges faced during the implementation

• Contribute to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning processes with regards to the MHPSS-P and child care practices
  • Review and analyse project reports (APR), make concrete recommendations and follow them up
  • Draft internal and external reports timely
  • Capitalise the program data and documentation of activities carried out
  • Transmit the technical knowledge acquired in your programme
  • Identify opportunities for learning and document case studies, lessons learnt and best or promising practices in MHPSS-P and child care practices and produce reports on capitalization of project’s experience, lessons learned, programme data and documentation of the innovations carried out
• Train the Partner NGO to become an MHPSS-P expert

• Maintain strict confidentiality and respect of Action Against Hunger’s policies

Votre profil

You hold a Master in Mental Health or Psychology with a training background in Early Childhood Development, Psychosocial Support, mhGAP, Gender-Based Violence.

You have at least 4 years of experience on Early Childhood Development including working with children under 2 years old and caregivers.

You already have worked at least 4 years in providing Mental health and/or psychosocial support and at least 2 years in providing MHPSS trainings, supervision and mentoring.

You have a good knowledge on infant and young child feeding and child care practices. You also have knowledge in project cycle management.

You are particulary skilled in capacity building, supervision, and in writing and analysis. You have a good command of Microsoft.

You are a good listener, communicator and facilitator.

You speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of local language is an asset.

Vos conditions d’emploi

For international candidates:

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 2 months

• Monthly gross salary from 2 130 to 2 475€ upon experience

• Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary

• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 506€ net, field paid

• Monthly country allowance: 150€

• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)

• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house

• Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.

• Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)

• Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period

• Accompaniment and trainings:
  • Follow-up and support for career development
  • Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

For national candidates:

• According to the internal and national salary conditions of ACF in Sierra Leone

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

As part of its activities in the country, ACF is implementing an integrated multi-sectoral project entitled Multi-sectoral community-led approach to improve nutrition in Bonthe district, Sierra Leone (MCA-Nut) to support vulnerable populations in three chiefdoms: Jong, Kpanda Kemoh, and Yawbeko. This is a short term position to strengthen the capacity of Bonthe team and partners in a calm and beautiful area of the country.

You will strengthen the capacity of the ACF team on child care practices and MHPSS and Protection to train and mentor health facilities staff and to train the partner to become an MHPSS-P expert.