MHPSS Programme Analyst :

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Analyst is responsible for providing technical and programmatic inputs to the planning, conceptualization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the integration and strengthening of mental health and psychosocial support components in the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) initiatives of the Country Office in the field. You will maintain collaborative relationships with the government, non-government organizations, civil society, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies, co-United Nations agencies, programmes and specialized agencies and other development organizations. You will report directly to the GBV Programme Specialist and coordinates with the Head of Office.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Programme Analyst is located in Mekelle field office with frequent travel to IDP sites and host communities. Under the direct supervision of the GBV Programme Specialist, the MHPSS Programme Analyst will support UNFPA Ethiopia in implementing an integrated MHPSS response into GBV and SRH activities included in the Emergency response plan developed by Country office to meet the needs of women and girls affected by ongoing conflict in Tigray Region. S/he leads the implementing partners and collaborates with the CO’s operations/administrative support staff.

You would be responsible for:

• Support the ongoing development of MHPSS tools which specifically addresses and supports PSS, GBV, and SRH workers who are providing a direct response to ensure compliance with minimum standards.
• Provide technical updates and training to UNFPA staff and partners in relevant technical areas related to GBV, particularly the MHPSS component.
• Compiles and analyses activities’ reports and financial reports
• Ensure timely and qualitative implementation of activities
• Prepares and submits monthly work plans and reports.
• Contribute to contribute to the development of proposals bringing its field knowledge and engaging in other resource mobilization efforts to support joint programming.
• Document training and supervision using tracking tools designed in collaboration with UNFPA M&E Specialists. Create record of case workers’ progress. Report on effectiveness of training materials and process and take steps to assess and address gaps through iterative improvements to training protocols.
• Assist the MHPSS Specialist in reviewing the monitoring tools for MHPSS interventions to support quality programming in compliance with international standards. Conduct monitoring and provide reports on compliance and challenges.
• Actively participate in multi-sectoral GBV and MHPSS coordination groups at national and local levels as necessary.
• Contribute MHPSS perspective and inputs for reporting and assessments undertaken by UNFPA partners or jointly with other organizations.
• Identify range of MHPSS services available for inclusion in GBV referral pathways at UNFPA- sponsored locations and determine protocol for triage and referral to these services.
• Support in that MHPSS specialized services do integrate a survivor centered approach and meet quality standards to do no harm the MHPSS well-being of women and girls.
• Participate in sub-working groups for special GBV-related issues with UN agencies and INGOs as required.
• Participate in sub-working groups for special SRH-related issues with UN agencies and INGOs as required.
• Develop training, mentoring and a supervision plan to equip PSS, GBV and SRH workers to deliver tailored supports that address common psychosocial support needs to both long standing and acute trauma and violence. Deliver training sessions and maintain intensive follow-up/coaching to ensure skill development and application.
• Support in the development of training materials tailored to the MHPSS interventions designed for the GBV response and prevention intervention and translated in collaboration with implementing partners.
• Provide ongoing support to capacity building activities to implementing partners, including Government counterparts and health responders, in providing quality psychological first aid and multi-layered responses for survivors of GBV or and/or women displaying extreme signs of distress/ urgent psychosocial needs
• Support ongoing monitoring of PSS activities to ensure clear guidelines regarding objectives and evaluation.
• Monitor and support UNFPA and partner staff to sustain PSS services and activities’ quality through structured supervision.
• Analyse results of skill assessments to identify capacity development needs of PSS, GBV and SRH staff in the basic MHPSS skillset.
• Support ongoing self-care sessions of UNFPA staff and IP case workers and social welfare officers, facilitated by IP case managers and PSS teams.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate Information Education Communication (IEC) material to support the training and programme implementation for MH awareness and review existing IEC materials to ensure that MHPSS aspects are included in SRH IEC and GBV response and prevention messaging.
• Support the ongoing capacity development of UNFPA staff to respond to emergency/humanitarian crisis with awareness of MHPSS needs, referral options, and interventions.
• Contribute to the development of work plans from approved project proposal packages.
• Submit all the weekly Sitreps and required program reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• University Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Sciences, Gender Studies, Psychology or related Social Sciences, or other related behavioral/social science fields with at least two years of relevant experience;
• Or Advanced degree in Public Health, Psychology, Mental Health, Gender Studies, Social Sciences with at least two years of relevant experience;

Experience and Knowledge:

• At least two years’ professional experience in the field of mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies activities, with experience in team and programme/ project management. Formal trainings in protection and MHPSS.
• Demonstrated experience in programme/project planning design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation.
• Substantive experience with programming and implementing MHPSS initiatives;
• Strong results-based management skills;
• Knowledge and experience working with the United Nations system would be an advantage; Field experience in complex emergencies, including humanitarian emergency response.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English required. Knowledge in other UN languages an asset.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Business acumen
• Implementing management systems
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information;
• Facilitating quality programmatic results
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners, and building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Client orientation

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

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