CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Handicap International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Oct 2014

Handicap International is looking for : Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Project Manager URGENTCOUNTRY : South Sudan CITY : JubaStarting date : 15th October 2014 Length of the assignment : 12 months renewableClosing date for application : 3rd October 2014 Advertisement reference :

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Handicap International is in South Sudqn since 2006, working in both development and emergency activities according to the context.Sudan was the theatre of a violent civil war between the South (Christian) and the North (Muslim) which lasted for about 50 years, and completely destroyed the South’s infrastructures.

In December 2013, a political power struggle broke out between President Kiir and his ex-deputy Riek Machar, accused of attempting a coup d’état. Although both men have supporters from across South Sudan's ethnic divides, subsequent fighting has been communal, with rebels targeting members of Mr Kiir's Dinka ethnic group and government soldiers attacking Nuers (Machar ethnic group). More than 800,000 people have been displaced inside South Sudan and more than 250,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries, especially Kenya, Sudan, and Uganda, as a result of the conflict.

JOB DESCRIPTION:Based in Juba, as Project Manager, under the supervision of the Program Director,you will ensure the efficient management of the project : ‘Touching Minds, Raising Dignity. Stop the stigma of people living with mental health problems in 4 countries in crisis and post-crisis” (Togo, Lebanon, Madagascar, South Sudan)

This 48 months project will start in 2014 with a total budget for South Sudan actions of 570,000 Euro, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) (60%) and Handicap International’s own funds (40%).

Overall Objective of the project:Social and civic participation of people living with mental health issues has improved in 4 countries in crisis or post-, crisis (Togo, Madagascar, Lebanon South Sudan).

Specific objectives: - Promoting innovative intervention models in mental health and psychosocial support can improve the governance of public policies for health, social and penitentiary sectors- Strengthening technical and organizational capacity of multisectoral services institutions prisons and psychiatric hospitals improves access to care and coverage of basic needs of people living with mental health problems- Strengthening technical and organizational capacity of community service organizations of civil society improves the protection of rights of people living with mental health problems- Alignment of interventions and the promotion of innovative caps allow building an international advocacy on social and civic participation of people living with mental health problems and strengthen the capacity of its partners and HI models the theme of mental health / psychosocial support

You are responsible for:- Defining the strategy of intervention within the project and related operational modalities and tools/ implementing activities as described in the proposal and monitor the result achievements and indicators as per indicated in the logical framework- Managing the operational team that come under his/her responsibility- Ensuring that all activities that are implemented are carried out well following quality and technical standard and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to meet the objectives- Representing Handicap International and the project with any relevant stakeholders - Ensuring the financial and logistics monitoring of the project in close collaboration with the support department and making sure HI procedures are respected

CANDIDATE PROFILE:- Master Degree in Public Health, Psychology or Humanitarian project management- At least 3 years experience in working with NGOs and civil society in developing countries- At least 2 years experience as a Project Manager- Experience of working on mental health/ Psychosocial activities/ Community Based rehabilitation

• Proven ability in mobilizing community networks, awareness raising and advocacy
• Proven ability to manage a partnership
• Experience in participatory approach to work with community based organizations

• Excellent reporting capacity (written and oral communication)

• Strong people/team management skills

• Patience, flexibility and diplomacy abilities
• Stress resistant in a very challenging surrounding

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: English mandatory; French really an added value (French donor, French reporting)

JOB ENVIRONMENT: The security situation in the country remains tense and volatile. There are conflicts at the border and militia clashes. The situation in Juba is fine but with regular security issues. The office and the Guesthouse are separated in Juba. Both premises are in the center of Town. The accommodation is Juba is simple but comfortable. Each staff has his/her own self-contained room with Air Conditioner. City Power is hectic but a generator is runned in the morning and at the evening time. There is a TV in the dinning room with DSTV (cable) and the Guesthouse has internet/wireless facility. Juba offers some facilities as bars, restaurants, gym, swimming pools for International Staff.

Due to the context, the position is unaccompanied

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Salary: 2050-2400€ gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance orVolunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance

How to apply:

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: DIR-SAN-JTO-1012By this link: http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=466&idparte...Or by our website: www.handicap-international.frPlease do not telephone