ACF recruits 01 Psychologist Mental Health And Care Practices, Gender and Protection Head of Department

ACF recruits 01 Psychologist Mental Health And Care Practices, Gender and Protection Head of Department

Country: AFGHANISTAN – Kabul

ACF has been operating in Afghanistan since 1979, with a strong focus on emergency response to human-made and natural disasters, targeting primarily refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and flood/drought affected populations. Over the years, ACF has expanded the focus of its’ intervention from short-term, more emergency to longer term projects aimed at addressing chronic vulnerabilities of the communities and strengthening their capacity to prepare to, and cope with disasters. Sector-wise, ACF has established itself over the past 25 years as a prominent Nutrition and WASH actor, with recognized expertise in these two sectors.

Length of contract: 4 months, starting from 25th of July 2019

The position: Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, you’ll contribute to implement and monitor Mental Health & Care Practices (MHCP) programs as well as the development of MHCP interventions according to ACF and international standards and national policies.

More precisely, you will have to:

• Manage and assist the MHCP teams at all bases to ensure highest quality of MHCP component of the ongoing programs with focus on nationalised department for sustainability
• Monitor and coordinate programs that include mainstreamed, integrated or standalone MHCP
• Expand on the current integrated MHCP strategy, positioning and external coordination according ACF’s country strategy and the government strategy
• Integrate Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) department within MHCP interventions

The applicant:

You hold a Psychologist degree. You have at least four years of field experience with NGOs at coordination level. A previous experience in managing psychosocial programs in the field in coordination with other technical departments is compulsory. Capacity and commitment to capitalisation and capacity building is a plus.

Your diplomacy, your context sensitivity and your team management skills enable you to evolve in stressful contexts.

Excellent English skills are required.

Status:

Contract: 3 months fixed term contract under French legislation

Remuneration and benefits :

• Monthly gross salary from 1 805 € to 2 305 € upon experience.

+ Per diem and living allowance: 383 € (cf eurocost) net, field paid.

+ 12 % of monthly gross salary as country allowance.

+ 16% of monthly gross salary as reimbursement of retirement insurance for non-French citizen.

+ Child allowance, limited to 5 children.

Transportation and accommodation:

• Coverage of transportation costs to and in the mission.
• Individual room in guesthouse covered

Medical coverage: 100% coverage of medical expenses + repatriation insurance.

Leaves and RnR:

• 25 days of paid leaves per year.
• + 20 RnR per year.
• + 215 € at each RnR period (averagely every 2 months)
• Coverage of the transportation expenses to the RnR area of reference.

Training :

• Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©.
• Technical trainings at HQ or regional level (averagely 1 per year).
• Intermission Workshop once a year.
• Opportunity of coaching (DP) or mentorship.
• Participation to external trainings costs upon eligibility of the request.