A PSYCHOLOGIST – MHPSS COORDINATOR – UKRAINE

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2021, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 25 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the responsibility of Deputy Country Director Program your will be in charge of successfully expanding Action Contre la Faim’s footprint in the MHPSS sector in Ukraine.
Your main responsibilities are:
– To contribute to definition of the country strategy, and definition of the strategy and positioning of the MHPSS&Protection technical department
– To coordinate identification of needs and formulation of project proposals.
– To support implementation and carry out reporting on programmes/projects
– To guarantee the quality and accountability of the projects
– To ensure the active involvement of ACF in the national sectoral coordination, the technical platforms and develop sectoral partnerships
– To promote capitalization, development, technology and research in the MHPSS&P department
– To ensure a protection mainstreaming for all sectors

REQUESTED PROFILE

– You hold a clinical psychology master degree.
– You have at least two years of field experience with NGOs at coordination level.
– You demonstrate good skills on supervision also with remote management and capacity building / system strengthening.
– You have excellent skills in representation, writing proposals.
– You demonstrate excellent diplomacy, communication, and organizational skills.
– Fluency in English written/spoken is compulsory. Russian/Ukrainian an asset.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 6 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2450 to 2800EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 686EUR net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/year)
– 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (social security + health insurance) and repatriation insurance
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 EUR at each RnR period
– Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©