Position Objective: This expert position is dedicated to MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) capacity building, especially with regard to psychological first aid (PFA) of psychosocial counselors, staff, and communities. The expert will be responsible for designing a full training material package, conducting training for master trainers, creating referral pathways, and developing protection tools and monitoring mechanisms. The expert will perform the group psychoeducational sessions on gender and protection, mental health and well-being, and early child development.

Relevant Experience: Degree in Clinical Psychology, Previous experience in training of psychosocial workers, project officers and volunteers, Knowledge or Experience in implementing MHPSS humanitarian programs 2 years’ experience, with at least 1 year in relevant field. Knowledge or Experience in Psychological First Aid (PFA), Group Therapies, having a PFA certificate of trainer will be a strong asset Previous experience with ACF is an asset. Local candidates will be preferred

Job Description:

Mission 1: Build the capacity of government department, service providers and psychosocial counsellors through trainings and on job coaching clinical supervision

The MHPSS Officer is responsible for:

• Design a PFA training package for Community mobilisers, according to international Mental Health and psychosocial (MHPSS) standards and protocols
• Conduct capacity building need assessment and establish technical areas that requires training and on job support among the team.
• Based on identified needs, develop capacity building plan in collaboration with HOD N&H and Health manager.
• Adapt or prepare coaching and training materials and sessions for the field team based on the protocols validated by the AAH MHPSS&P team (field and HQ).
• Conduct basic and refresher trainings on technical aspects and support conduction of other ad hoc training sessions, coaching and on-the–job support based on identified needs.
• To provide support to trained staff to train other field staff and communities.
• Create the referral pathways on for referring to government health care facilities where needed.
• Assess, identify, and arrange the group therapies or referral to higher care level if required.
• Ensure continuous supervision and technical support to the field teams and activities.
• Develop the SBCC and community awareness sessions and activities as per context and implement the strategy in community.

Mission 2: Reporting, monitoring and evaluation

The MHPSS Officer is responsible for:

• In collaboration with PM, Health Manager, Health Manager, and HoD Health and Nutrition, conduct regular  review meetings – (on program outcomes and supervision)
• Report operational bullet-point as part of the monthly activity report for  & PM to follow up on capacity building, key activity issues, including recommendations
• Ensure capitalisation and learning of program documentation, case studies and success stories in collaboration with the Health Manager, HOD H&N & PM, MEAL department.
• Contribute to the setting of a standard monitoring and evaluation databases for programs, in close collaboration with the PM, Head of Department and MEAL department.

Mission 3: Ensure compliance with ACFs gender equality, child protection sensitivity and Safeguarding policies

The MHPSS Officer is responsible for:

• Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender, Child Protection and other safeguarding policies 
• Implement all work related activities with a gender, inclusion and child protection lens
• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

Mission 4: To ensure inclusion across programming and within/by the team

This position is responsible for:

• Support mission level qualification of gender marker indicators;
• Encourage inclusion within recruitment, training and promotion;
• Ensure inclusion within programme planning, implementation and reporting;

This Job Description may evolve according to the needs of the mission and in view the ever changing scope of your designation.

Action against Hunger is committed to the prevention of risks related to abuse, sexual exploitation and the promotion of gender equality and its diversity. Action Against Hunger is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls. The Pakistan Mission encourages the application of the women / men / transgender/ disabled workers. Action Against Hunger's recruitment process is free of charge, no compensation of any form shall be requested from a candidate. It reflects the major policies and its charter through its professionalism and impartiality. If you observe behavior in opposition to these values during this process, please report it to the appropriate teams. All persons hired by Action Against Hunger will also be checked for compliance with the "anti-terrorist" lists, while respecting the rights of employees and the confidentiality of personal data.