Main Objective: To guarantee the quality, relevance and scaling of the MHCP strategy and interventions on the mission, respecting Action Contre La Faim ‘s  and international standards and national policies

TASKS AND RESPONSIBITIES:

• To contribute to definition of the country strategy, and definition of the strategy and positioning of the MHCP technical department  
• To coordinate identification of needs and formulation of project proposals.
• To support implementation and carry out reporting on programmes/projects
• To guarantee the quality and accountability of the projects
• To ensure the active involvement of Action Contre La Faim in the national sectoral coordination, the technical platforms and develop sectoral partnerships
• To manage the teams
• To promote capitalization, development, technology and research in the MHCP department
• Guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of data collected during the MHCP activities of the mission

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Master’s degree in psychology, psychiatry or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in I/NGOs in Mental Health and Care Practices with at least three (3)  years of experience in managerial position, preferably in both humanitarian and developmental context.
• Knowledge of MHCP tools, techniques and conceptual frameworks in MHCP.
• Knowledge and Experience of working on gender and protection issues is an asset.
• Proven experience in developing MHCP strategies and designing, planning, implementing and monitoring relevant projects.
• Ability to demonstrate both successful clinical and humanitarian field experiences in MHCP.
• International exposure in clinical research and analysis.
• Complementary skills in logistics and administrative procedures and capitalization ( international standards and methodology intervention)
• Advanced knowledge and experience in coordination mechanisms within MHCP sector and different stakeholder at various levels.
• Strong capacity building and team supervision capacities.
• Good report writing and proposal writing skills.
• Excellent standard of oral and written English.

VACANCY REF: ACFMHCPKTMHOD

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Duration: 8 months with possibility of extension
Basic Salary per month: NPR 1, 39,104 (plus accommodation allowance (based on localized /delocalized employee status, transportation allowance, festival bonus benefit and provident fund)
Duty Station: Kathmandu

TO APPLY,

Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit an application letter, updated CV with two referees through email: [email protected] by 5th March 2017. The Vacancy Reference must be mentioned in the subject otherwise the application will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Action Contre La Faim reserves the right to reject any or all applicants and provides equal opportunities for all candidates.

Note: Applicants who have previously applied in December 2016 need not apply again

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.