Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership (30%)

(Testing, adaptation/implementation of MHPSS models for SPIR II context)

• Lead and facilitate the process of refining existing models (IPT-G) and testing and implementing new models (Group PM+, other) especially after the Refine and Implement period.
• Network and liaise with MHPSS implementation both in other WV field offices and with other partners to capture and incorporate the latest learning from the adaptation and implementation of these models in similar contexts (e.g. Uganda).
• Assess needs and develop or adapt/implement MHPSS models to respond to conflict-related trauma, especially in the SPIR II Amhara operational areas.
• Work closely with SPIR II Learning partner, IFPRI, in the design and roll-out of planned pilot test and studies related to adapted MHPSS models (e.g. Group PM+).
• Participate in the development and implementation of group-based psychosocial programming

Capacity Building  and Technical Support (30%)

• Develop and/or adapt MHPSS program model guidelines based on learning and experience from previous programming or R&I period pilot tests.
• Train and facilitate cascaded training for MHPSS program staff at Regional, Zonal/Woreda and Kebele levels.
• Orient and facilitate cascaded training and capacity building for GoE Ministry of Health counterparts at different administrative levels.
• Supervise Regional MHPSS staff and support the ongoing supervision of MHPSS Officers as they monitor and support the community-level facilitators (especially during initial phases of implementation)
• Support the identification and referral of severe cases of depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) or severe mental, neurological or substance use disorders to appropriate medical facilities.
• Ensure people in acute distress are assisted to alleviate their stress, by ensuring that staff are trained on PFA and feel confident to use it.

Referral case management (10%)

• Support the identification and referral of severe cases of depression, trauma or mental health illnesses to appropriate medical facilities.
• Build the capacity of SPIR II staff and partners, and ensure effective systems are in place for close follow-up and case management for this highly vulnerable group.
• Ensure care and safety of clients is being upheld and safety risks are adequately responded to and reported.

Knowledge Management (Collaboration and learning dissemination) (15%)

• Identify and network with other relevant MHPSS learning or research platforms to exchange ideas and learning from SPIR II research and experience.
• Document and share key MHPSS learning with other RFSAs, Ethiopia-based researchers and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate and exchange ideas and information with leaders in this field, including past collaborators at Johns Hopkins University and Colombia Teachers College.
• Continue partnership engagement with GoE, WB, WHO on MHPSS in emergencies and as part of resilience projects.

Reporting, planning, MEL, quality assurance (15%)

• Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team on evaluation strategy and frameworks (including the performance measurement framework) needed to achieve credible and reliable measurement of MPSS results
• Provide Technical Guidance for Monitoring, Evaluation and learning team and other staff to design and carry out assessments and annual progress reviews and synthesize the findings for program improvement
• Ensure tracking and document client  data electronically and project progress to asses MPHSS  efficacy and  client  discharge plans and link to other BCC and project intervention
• Provide clinical supervision to staff offering mental health and psychosocial support services and create a peer supervisory network built on foundations of knowledge exchange.
• Ensure collation of IP reports and quality reporting for SPIR II consortium on MHPSS (quarterly reports, annual reports, ad hoc requests),
• Participate in annual planning meetings (PREP and other) and draft information for MHPSS sections
• Participate in technical team meetings, TWG meetings and other ad hoc technical meetings

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• A minimum of 7 years of working experience in mental health and psychosocial support in low-resource or humanitarian settings, two of which have to be at a supervisory level.
• Experience providing clinical supervision in individual and group settings for large-scale MHPSS programs
• Experience in conducting MHPSS need assessment, quantitative and qualitative field research, and experience working closely with universities and/or other research institutions.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Mental Health professional with an advanced (Master’s) degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and/or related mental health profession.
• Certification in the Group psychological intervention model is advantageous

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of group-based treatments such as IPT-G and Group PM+ is strongly preferred.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement : Travel up to 25% of time.

Language Requirements :  Fluent in English.

Applicant Types Accepted : Local Applicants Only