We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Sr. CP Program Manager and in coordination with subordinate staff will be responsible for implementing Save the Children’s MHPSS activities, including individual and group counselling sessions. This post holder will be responsible for providing MHPSS counsellors with technical and administrative support.
Key Accountabilities
1. Successfully complete MHPSS counsellor training (1-year programme).
2. Coordinate with MHPSS counsellor training program provider to facilitate ongoing support and supervision of MHPSS counsellors.
3. Provide support to the community stakeholders such as CPANs, CBCPN, and school-based groups including student council and PTSA.
4. Conduct trainings for the project and partner staff and build their capacities according to the capacity gaps assessment key findings.
5. Providing mentoring support to the project and partner staff in place and make a plan for their improvement according to the findings of monitoring.
6. Provide technical supervision and support of field staff and (relevant partners) staff through regular contact, including one-on-one supervision meetings and field visits.
7. Support to partner in establishment of community centre in coordination with centre facilitator and coordination of MHPSS activity implementation.
8. Monitor the community centres’ MHPSS activities and efforts and ensure CBCPNs are providing appropriate support.
9. To support partners to conduct various trainings and sessions for the CBCPNs, children groups, centre facilitators, parents, Employers, student’s councils and PTSA.
10. Regular visit to the assigned location to participate and facilitate CBCPNs monthly meetings and any ad hoc meetings as needed in coordination with the Child Protection Officer.
11. To participate and support facilitation of monthly DCPAN meetings at the district level in coordination with the Child Protection Officer.
12. Initiate community dialogues to expend community awareness and understanding of MHPSS and positive coping strategies, as well as early childhood development.
13. Support facilitation of induction meetings with families, teachers, community, and other stakeholders to establish children group in coordination with Child Protection Officers.
14. Referral of youth to vocational/ apprenticeship opportunities based on their interest and abilities.
15. Referral of children and families in need of specialized services, including case management.
16. Facilitate the distribution of materials and kits as required, as well as community awareness on how to utilize resources included.
17. Compile and generate the training reports conducted in provinces.
Skills and Behaviours: SCI Values in Practice
Accountability:
• Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to SC Afghanistan in order to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met.
Ambition:
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace
Collaboration:
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
Creativity:
Lead, manage and motivate a team, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Integrity:
Other duties as directed.
(Obviously this needs to only include duties that could be reasonably expected to be carried out by someone with the skills, experience and seniority associated with the job in question).
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.
In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health &Safety and Security
The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures and our Global Security policy and procedures.
Compliance policies: Child Safeguarding and Code of Conduct; Anti-Bribery and Fraud
The post holder is required to comply with these key policies, and other organisational policies and procedures, at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience working on MHPSS, child protection.
• Good Oral and Written English Skills
• Proven Computer skills in Word, Excel and other MS Office software
• Proven Administration skills
• Ability to travel within project coverage districts & other provinces as needed
• University degree in psychology from recognized university/ institute
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential
• Experience Training, facilitation, community mobilization, implementation with local partner on MHPSS and or child protection.
Desirable
Understanding of local languages and customs
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200009C&tz=GMT%2B04%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FKabul
Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse
“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200020U&tz=GMT%2B04%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FKabul
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