Job Announcement for the position of MHPSS and GBV Focal Point

 

Research, Training and Management (RTM) International NGO working in the Cox’s Bazar to implement different projects supported by Government of Bangladesh, UNFPA, UNICEF and others development partners. To provide Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services in different location RTM requires to fill up some positions.

Job Circular No.:  20240919-027

Position:
MHPSS and GBV Focal Point.

Report to:
• Head of Operations – Field/Medical Coordinator/ Clinic In-Charge.

Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration and under the direction of Head of Operations- Field/Medical Coordinator/ Clinic In-Charge, the MHPSS and GBV focal point will:

• Develop monthly work plan towards accomplishment of the AWP and monitor the plan accordingly.
• Set program strategies and a work plan, in coordination with concern managers, to meet program goals and to determine operational needs.
• The MHPSS Officer is overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of MHPSS inventions at her jurisdictions.
• Working closely with the other sectors to ensure smooth running of mental health programs and providing support to the health and GBV programming activities.
• Work with the Clinic-in-charge/Field Coordinator to conduct a situational analysis in areas of operation to determine the best implementation strategy.
• Mentoring to MHPSS Team offering mental health and psychosocial support services,
• Work directly with communities of concern to identify MHPSS problems and to promote that they receive appropriate services and support.
• Support the development of strategies for community mobilization regarding MHPSS.
• Identify local partners and points of service and support for individuals in need of Mental Health and Psychosocial related assistance.
• Supports capacity building and hands-on support on MHPSS interventions to relevant protection units, particularly those for community-based protection, child protection and SGBV and their partners.
• Train GBV/Psychologist & Partner Counselor/Para Counselor/Case Worker to provide Mental Health & Psychosocial support as well as case management services.
• Provide technical and program management training for staff and volunteers.
• Together with the Clinic in Charge, establish a case management system.
• Ensure monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data.
• Coordinate with UN, government and NGO partners to ensure well-coordinated prevention and response activities
• Work with partners and community members to monitor and strengthen referral pathways
• Coordinate with other sector actors and working groups to ensure GBV integration
• Maintain coordination and positive working relationships with all projects of RTMI.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold other principles in line with protection programming
• Attending Coordination meetings which are relevant to MHPSS program and communicate relevant information to the senior management team
• Know, understand, and comply with all the policies of RTM International including HR Policy, PSEA, Code of conduct and Workplace policy
• Any other responsibility assigned by the authority.

Educational requirements:

• Honor’s & Master’s in Psychology from a recognized university.
• Applicants with relevant experience and GBV based trainings will be preferred.
Experience and other Requirements:    •    Candidates with relevant working experience in an emergency context will get preference.
• A strong understanding of mental health issues, psychosocial support principles, and GBV prevention and response strategies including PSEA is essential.
• Candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Chattagram local language fluency is a must. Work experience at Rohiynga refugee camp will be an asset.

Job Location:
• Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

Employment Status:
• Contractual.

Compensation & other benefits:
• As per organization policy.

Last date of submission:
24 September 2024

Applying to:

Carefully submit your details in “Employment Application Formby click on the upper link or copy this link in to the browser address bar, login by your G-mail account and submit your information.

BD Jobs published document.

: Read Before Apply :
The incumbent will maintain and abide by the RTM International Code of Conduct in discharging any duties in the refugee camps (while interacting/treating/counseling the refugee population) and commit to abide by the PSEA core principles and other issues.

: Attention :
RTM International has a Policy regarding Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), a Gender Policy, and a Child Protection Policy. The organization has a Policy of Zero Tolerance regarding this issue. Candidates having knowledge of PSEA will be preferred. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

### Application Instruction ###

Interested candidates are requested to apply to the Director (Administration), RTM International, 581, Shewrapara, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216 by carefully submit your details in “Employment Application Formby click on this link or copy this link in to the browser address bar, login by your Gmail account and submit your information: https://forms.gle/wxWNWEuAJXhecMT16 .

Upload your CV along with a cover letter, academic and experience certificates, training and certifications, NID and other relevant documents in one file by PDF or Doc file (The file size must be under 10 MB). File name should be as [ Position name-your name-date ... such as "Project Coordinator-karim-cv and certificates", etc. ] on or before 24 September 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Director (Administration)

 

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    RTM International are implementing Health Support and research activities in the different Districts of Bangladesh which are funded by different Donors.