Position:                                  Technical Advisor in MHPSS and Protection
 Department:                            Programmes
 Reports to:                              Program Director
 Location:                                 Haiti, Port-au-Prince
 Salary Grade:                           AAH 08                                               
 Last updated:                         September 2024
 Contract duration:                   12 months [with possibility of extension]

Action Against Hunger Haiti is part of the international Action Against Hunger network, which provides humanitarian assistance in more than 40 countries around the world in the sectors of nutrition, health, protection, water/sanitation and food security. Action Against Hunger prioritizes its areas of intervention based on factors such as security levels, food and nutrition security assessments, and the presence and capacity of other actors on the ground.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. 
Action Against Hunger has been present in Haiti since 1988 and is currently working in the areas of North-West, North-East, Artibonite, South and Grande Anse, and Port au Prince. As part of its humanitarian response, Action Against Hunger wants to strengthen psychosocial care and provide expertise in Mental Health and Psychosocial accessible to response partners. To do this, Action Against Hunger is recruiting a Technical Advisor in MHSPP and Protection.
 I.        Job Summary 
The Technical Advisor will be responsible for the overall implementation of the department's interventions and represent Action Against Hunger in the appropriate working groups and Clusters. The Technical Advisor should have expertise in mental health and psychosocial issues, as well as knowledge of the response to GBV and other protection incidents.
The Technical Advisor will ensure the design, establishment of the department and the implementation and management of programs relating to SMPS and protection under the supervision of the program director in Haiti.
II.        Essential Job Duties
 a. Technical design and implementation of SMPS, protection and gender activities in project development and implementation
 \u2022  Provide/share information and analysis on incoming information for future proposals relevant for geographic and sectoral interventions across the country to the Program Director and Country Director.
\u2022  Contribute to the writing of high-quality proposals, including narratives, program budgets, project flowcharts, etc.
\u2022  Contribute to ensuring that new programs are consistent with the country strategy and feed into the International Strategic Plan (ISP) 2021-2025.
\u2022  Ensure integration of protection, gender and SMPS in proposal design and project implementation.
\u2022  Implement protection, gender and SMSPS activities (mainstreaming and specific approaches) in the design and implementation of proposals.
\u2022 Work closely with other sectors to ensure effective collaboration on integrated programs.
\u2022 Support other departments in implementing protection, gender and MHPSS integration by providing guidance, technical support, training, minimum standards and advocacy.
\u2022 Directly contribute to proposal writing during peak periods and overlapping deadlines.
\u2022 Oversee projects to ensure rapid start-up, including recruiting staff, preparing project procurement plans and detailed implementation plans.
\u2022 Visit Action Against Hunger field activities, report on challenges, troubleshoot problems and liaise with program managers and field coordinators.
\u2022 Ensure that the department provides timely response to project donor reports, internal reports and APRs of the highest quality and provide feedback as required.
\u2022 Train specialized employees of Action Against Hunger and its partners on SMPS and protection.
\u2022 Ensure the transversality of protection in Action Against Hunger activities in Haiti.
\u2022 Management, supervision and mentoring of staff in the Protection, Gender and MHPSS department.
\u2022 Oversee department performance reviews in accordance with human resource guidelines.
\u2022 Act as a focal point for gender mainstreaming.
b. Information sharing (internal) and external representation with donors, partners and government representatives.    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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 \u2022 Represent, as required, at donor meetings, donor visits, technical forums, consortium steering committees, technical consultations/working groups, etc.  
\u2022 Represent ACF in sectoral coordination forums such as the protection cluster and the GBV working group.
 III. Physical Demands 
\u2022  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions. 
\u2022 To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents. 
\u2022The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.             
 IV. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment 
\u2022 The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations. 
\u2022 Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases. 
V.   Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
\u00b7 Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.
\u00b7  Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
\u00b7 Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
\u00b7 Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
\u00b7 Respect beneficiaries\u2019 women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
\u00b7 Value and respect all cultures.
Requirements
Required Qualifications 
\u00b7 Master's degree in psychology, psychotherapy or psychiatry
\u00b7 Membership in a recognized international professional association in mental health
\u00b7 Relevant professional experience in the field of humanitarian response, at least 2 years related to MHPSS (mental health, psychosocial support, gender or protection)
 Required Skills & Experience 
\u00b7 At least 3 years of experience in project management (including experience managing multiple projects, in different contexts and contents).
\u00b7  At least 2 years of clinical experience providing direct treatment to patients, including clinical supervision of staff
\u00b7  Experience in providing mental health support and psychological support/counselling to staff
\u00b7  Language \u2013 fluency in French and a high level of written and spoken English
\u00b7  Extensive experience in managing teams (including remotely)
\u00b7  Able to deliver training on protection, gender and MHPSS and build staff capacity.
Benefits
Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Application Process:
Due to Urgent need to fill this position, Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. Applications should reach not later than October 10,2024 






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