BACKGROUND
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
About the Role
DRC is looking for a highly qualified MHPSS specialist who can support with the design, set up and initial roll out of DRC’s MHPSS program in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). Under the line management of the Emergency and Operations Manager and the technical supervision of the Regional Protection Coordinator and oPt Protection Coordinator, the MHPSS specialist will lead on the design of both emergency interventions that can provide immediate emotional support (such as stress management, decompression, PFA) to DRC’s and DRC’s partners frontline workers operating in Gaza as well as MHPSS interventions that can be scaled- up at a later phase to support the longer term recovery needs of affected populations in a post conflict scenario. The MHPSS specialist is expected to develop technical guidance material (such as Standard Operating Procedures, training packages responding to these different objectives), develop a gradual scale-up plan for the program and identify feasible and safe implementation modalities that are grounded in an understanding of the evolving operational context in Gaza. The MHPSS specialist will also be involved in providing technical direction and support to DRC’s MHPSS partner and in identifying other potential opportunities for local partnerships to further expand MHPSS service delivery in Gaza. Finally, the MHPSS specialist will be involved in identifying a staffing structure for the effective implementation of the designed program and support initial HR recruitment. The position will be based in Amman, availability to travel to Gaza will be considered an advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
MHPSS Programme Strategy, Development and Rollout:
Development of technical guidance and training materials:
Capacity building:
External Coordination and Partnerships:
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Desired
Languages:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Education:
We offer
Contract length: 4 months with possibility of extension depending on funding.
Position Band: This position will be placed at Non-Management (G2) band
Preferable Start date: August 2024
Duty station: Amman, with possible travel to Gaza
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for nationals or expatriates.
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Younes.elazm@drc.ngo
Application process
Interested to apply? All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: July 12, 2024
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURADGE TO APPLY.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.