Job Description

Job Title: Project Officer (MHPSS)

Reporting to: Project Coordinator

Sector: FSL

Location: Marib

Deadline: 30/May/2024

NMO is a registered national NGO with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor No 284 Our mission is to take the lead to empower communities in Yemen through humanitarian response and sustainable development programs in a professional way through effective partnerships NMO started its activity in Yemen since 2012 and has been implementing projects in 5 sectors namely FSL, Education and Child Protection, WASH and Health, Shelter and CCCM, and Governance and skill-building

Nahda Makers Organization does not tolerate all forms of abuse such as (exploitation, sexual assault, harassment, bullying, discrimination

JOB SUMMARY  

Provide support to field teams for the implementation of MHPSS activities and provision of MHPSS services and organization of program activities 

Tasks and Responsibilities

Daily program implementation

• Support the oversight and organization of the work of MHPSS case management staff that includes case management, roving social workers, psychotherapists and psychiatrists working in the MH clinic, or the outreach team working on the field within the area
• Follow-up and being actively involved in the recruitment of NMO MHPSS staff
• Assist in the preparation of work schedules, validated by all concerned parties and oversee the proper commitment and respect to the implementation of the schedules
• Support proper planning in terms of logistics, procurements, human resources and budgeting
• Provide follow up on the implementation of the program and collect information through written reports and data collection sheets
• Attend and represent NMO MHPSS Department in interagency and local coordination meetings as requested
• Organize and attend MH case management technical meetings
• Ensure in coordination with MHPSS pharmacist at NMO that all Psychotropic related measures are in place (consumption, reporting, monitoring storage, availability for beneficiaries and any other pharmacy related needs)

Monitoring and evaluation

• Provide input and ensuring MHPSS activities and trainings in the area of work run according to protocol and program 
• Provide support to staff to ensure planned activities are in line with project indicators, objectives and timeline
• Support the utilization and implementation of measuring tools to assess success in accordance to indicators of program
• Monitor programming so that it is on track in absence of direct supervisor; reporting daily on important issues that require supervisor feedback and decision making Assist in the development of M&E tools and mechanisms
• Ensure the proper implementation and utilization of M&E tools and mechanisms on regular basis

Capacity building

• Support capacity development assessment
• Assist in the development of training plan for the MHPSS case management team within the area
• Follow up on the implementation of trainings, prepare schedules, ensure the training requirements are set and follow up on the implementation – for staff and partners
• Ensure that all documentation related to trainings are being filled and properly documented fill in attendance sheets, pre-post tests, submit training report
• Participating in training, supervision and team meetings, and be main mental health focal point for NMO in the designated area

Reporting

• Keeps track of client numbers/cases through NMO outpatient records, to be submitted at the end of every month
• Ensure that data is being collected by MHPSS team on regular basis (daily, weekly and monthly) 
• Analyze and consolidate data
• Monitoring records and preparing reports for proper information flow and legal action
• Conduct file audits and submit monthly tracking reports to Project Coordinator
• Provide technical oversight, following the MHPSS standards of practice, on case management services provided at the MHPSS clinic in addition to the MHPSS activities being conducted by the team on the field
• Document meetings that take place in the area of work
• Submit regular reports (weekly and monthly) to the MEAL team and Project Coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, public administration or other relevant qualification Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
• Typically, 3+ years of previous relevant experience in Mental Health activities and programs
• Familiar with the IASC MHPSS guidelines in emergency settings 
• Previous NGO experience and familiarity with humanitarian/development related MHPSS, Health, Protection programming and/or MEAL processes
• Willing to adhere to field schedule, great sense of commitment and high willingness to learn
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality work
• Fluent in spoken relevant local  and English languages 
• Good communication, teamwork skills and ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Emotional maturity and agility in working in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literacy with demonstrated experience in utilization of databases and Microsoft Office