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- Participating in defining a strategy to establish a Psychosocial Support component for volunteers through Help the Helpers peer support program
- Implementing the peer support program with a special focus on North Sinai and Ismailia areas
- Identifying one focal point for each branch to carry out peer support
- Planning and carrying out trainings, facilitating capacity building activities for identified peer supporters and maintaining a positive learning environment
- Helping in the setup of peer support system in each branch including the setup of regular group sessions
- Supervision, coaching and monthly follow up of peer supporters from each branch
- Developing training materials and tools adapted for local contexts
- Gathering and analysing data, using it to plan and manage projects and systems of MHPSS
- Supporting the ERC in establishing a support system for volunteers after critical incidents
- Providing a first referral level for technical questions arising from peer supporters in the operational level and re-directing these to the health and care department for further assistance as needed
- Promoting and coordinating the development and integration of MHPSS services in disaster management and health in emergency.
Job Requirements
- A university degree in Medicine “preferable in Psychiatry” or master’s degree of Psychology.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in implementing MHPSS activities.
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
- Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems.
- Demonstrate experience with different donors’ compliance and reporting
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
- Experience of training and capacity building.
- Ability to write clear and well-argued.
- Previous experience of managing a team.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks with attention to details.
- Strong reporting skills.
