Job Location: | Kabul |
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Nationality: | National |
Category: | Health Care |
Employment Type: | Full Time |
Salary: | As per HI Scale |
Vacancy Number: | HI-2024-0217 |
No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
City: | Kabul with travel to three other provinces depending on project needs |
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Organization: | Handicap International |
Years of Experience: | Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of MHPSS in humanitarian context |
Contract Duration: | 12 Months |
Gender: | Male |
Education: | Bachelors’ degree in Psychology |
Close date: | 2024-09-21 |
HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.
Job Purpose:
Under the responsibility of the MHPSS Specialist in Afghanistan Program and functional link with project managers of respective field locations, Expatriate MHPSS Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's mandate strategy in his or her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of MHPSS projects by providing technical expertise, ensuring the implementation of capacity building plan of MHPSS workers and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned is optimized. He/she works closely with the program’s sectorial technical team to ensure the quality implementation of all MHPSS related activities. Reporting to MHPSS specialist. Based in Kabul with frequent travel to the project sites in Nangahar, Kunduz and Bamiyan. The MHPSS TO will spend 75% of her /his time on the field in order to ensure efficient working with field technical teams. And he/she will be supporting 1 team of PSW (ideally, a maximum of 10 PSW).
The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Qualifications and Skills:
Knowledge required
Essential
Desirable
Skills required
Essential
Desirable
Application Process:
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser https://airtable.com/appA20Wno2s2RH2TH/shrFboGls7V183oFc to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.
Important notes:
- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.
"The Role Holder will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"
HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.
Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.