Psychosocial Support and Child Protection Project Coordinator - Misrata, Libya
The conflict in Libya sparked
by anti-Government protests resulted in heavy fighting between
government and opposition forces in Misrata and surrounding areas
causing a large number of civilian casualties, internally displaced
persons and destroyed infrastructure. While many relief efforts focused
on survival needs (shelter, food, water, health care and sanitation)
physical aid alone cannot address children’s ‘invisible wounds’ and the
many psychosocial impacts of war. The widespread presence of Explosive
Remnants of War (ERW) remains a clear danger to the city’s population.
Initial assessments indicate that there is limited capacity and expertise in Libya on child protection in emergencies including psychosocial support services. Within the framework of this project that started in September 2011, DCA seeks to improve the psychosocial well being of children and families affected by the on-going conflict and initiate specific activities to promote child protection at the community and governmental level.
Key Responsibilities include:
Programme Management • Conduct assessment in Misrata to identify relevant stakeholders and identify potential partners • Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation on the MHPSS and child protection programme in Misrata ensuring the timely delivery of a quality programme • Develop training materials for teacher training and for conducting trainings for child protection and psychosocial support in the school environment for teachers and Ministries of Social Affairs and Education • Ensure reporting is completed on time, develop other proposals on child protection as requested and maintain financial records and overview • Maintain working partnerships with the Ministry of Health and with national NGOs Maintain close coordination with DCA Mine Action programme and integrate risk education on small arms and explosive remnants of war into the program activities • Train and develop the capacity of DCA national staff in child protection and psychosocial support • Provide daily management and supervision of 6-8 national staff.
Co-ordination and Advocacy • Represent DCA at relevant co-ordination and cluster • Continuation of advocacy work on MHPSS activities. Contribute with case studies, photos and stories to the media effort, as needed/ requested from DCA HQ • Ensure the programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of Protection, Education, Health, Logistics and Livelihoods • Ensure the MHPSS programme is developed in partnership with authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish or strengthen MHPSS processes and mechanisms at local, district and national levels.
Essential Requirements: • Degree in Public Health, Social Welfare, Psychology, Anthropology or Social Science • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in institutional coordination and networking
• Working experience in development or emergency projects • Proven managerial experience • Experience working with national partners • Experience in conducting training and developing IEC materials • Ability to take on position in a post conflict environment • Knowledge of Arabic preferable.
We offer: • A job which will make a difference and improve the lives of those affected by emergencies • Challenging and varied work tasks • Committed colleagues and support from HQ on all aspects of the programme • Competitive salary, comprehensive insurance, one free yearly leave ticket, 2 R&R in a year and free housing • Six weeks paid leave per annum • Insurance as per industry standards • 1 year contract starting November 2012
Only applications consisting of a CV and a cover letter will be considered. The position is a Non-family posting.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
Initial assessments indicate that there is limited capacity and expertise in Libya on child protection in emergencies including psychosocial support services. Within the framework of this project that started in September 2011, DCA seeks to improve the psychosocial well being of children and families affected by the on-going conflict and initiate specific activities to promote child protection at the community and governmental level.
Key Responsibilities include:
Programme Management • Conduct assessment in Misrata to identify relevant stakeholders and identify potential partners • Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation on the MHPSS and child protection programme in Misrata ensuring the timely delivery of a quality programme • Develop training materials for teacher training and for conducting trainings for child protection and psychosocial support in the school environment for teachers and Ministries of Social Affairs and Education • Ensure reporting is completed on time, develop other proposals on child protection as requested and maintain financial records and overview • Maintain working partnerships with the Ministry of Health and with national NGOs Maintain close coordination with DCA Mine Action programme and integrate risk education on small arms and explosive remnants of war into the program activities • Train and develop the capacity of DCA national staff in child protection and psychosocial support • Provide daily management and supervision of 6-8 national staff.
Co-ordination and Advocacy • Represent DCA at relevant co-ordination and cluster • Continuation of advocacy work on MHPSS activities. Contribute with case studies, photos and stories to the media effort, as needed/ requested from DCA HQ • Ensure the programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of Protection, Education, Health, Logistics and Livelihoods • Ensure the MHPSS programme is developed in partnership with authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish or strengthen MHPSS processes and mechanisms at local, district and national levels.
Essential Requirements: • Degree in Public Health, Social Welfare, Psychology, Anthropology or Social Science • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in institutional coordination and networking
• Working experience in development or emergency projects • Proven managerial experience • Experience working with national partners • Experience in conducting training and developing IEC materials • Ability to take on position in a post conflict environment • Knowledge of Arabic preferable.
We offer: • A job which will make a difference and improve the lives of those affected by emergencies • Challenging and varied work tasks • Committed colleagues and support from HQ on all aspects of the programme • Competitive salary, comprehensive insurance, one free yearly leave ticket, 2 R&R in a year and free housing • Six weeks paid leave per annum • Insurance as per industry standards • 1 year contract starting November 2012
Only applications consisting of a CV and a cover letter will be considered. The position is a Non-family posting.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
How to apply:
Please upload your motivation letter in English, your CV and latest relevant diploma to http://www.danchurchaid.org/get-involved/jobs/jobs-abroad
no later than Monday 15 October 2012. The interviews with the
shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for 24 and 25 October 2012.
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