The RAWNAQ project is an EU-funded project which is implemented by the Norwegian Refugee Council and Cordaid. The program aims to create employment opportunities for Internally Displaced People and Returnees through private sector development initiatives. The project has started in January 2020 and will continue till June 2023, implemented in Herat and Kandahar cities of Afghanistan.
The project has two pillars; provision of technical assistance and constant BDS support to micro, small and medium enterprises ((M)SMEs) to further grow, expand and scale-up business operations and undertake innovative solutions to overcome challenges in the selected value chains, and, on the other hand, supporting youth from displaced and vulnerable host communities/families living in those areas to secure and retain decent jobs in these MSMEs.
Interventions projects progress
Support the development and/or adaptation of methodologies and the creation of - technical resources, including full training packages (training needs assessment tools, training manuals and materials, pre-post training tests), users’ guidelines, etc. Train the project’s partners and relevant actors and stakeholders on the methodologies and resources of MHPSS intervention. Coordinate supervision of staff delivering MHPSS activities and share the supervision reports with the direct line manager. Coordinate the implementation of MHPSS activities, such as assessments, training, awareness campaigns, referrals, case management, and psychosocial interventions.
Timeliness and quality of reports
Ensure that the project data and documents are received on time, providing feedback to partner staff, as deemed necessary. Plan and produce activity reports and contribute to the production of the donor report as appropriate.
Parts of programs and project proposals
Develop lessons learning exercises, data collection and analysis, and identify good practices under the project. Facilitate the field implementation of project evaluations and research. Contribute to the project proposals, as required.
Planning, monitoring and evaluation
Participate in monitoring and evaluations relating to the quality of MHPSS and partners’ activities. regularly extract specific data from the project documents sent by partners’ staff, and send it along with analysis of this data, to the line manager and other relevant HI staff.
Result communication and open data
Collect and filter necessary information for open data sources; deliver good qualitative information to the management in time; develop case studies and success stories to illustrate changes induced by the project and for communication use.
Monitoring of partners
Monitor and assess the progress of projects in relation to the formulated goals; review existing monitoring tools to ensure MHPSS interventions are being carried out in compliance with international guidelines and best practices.
Capacity of partners with regard to accountability
Assesses the capacity of (new) partners. Update the training material tailored to the particular MHPSS intervention and modify it as required in collaboration with key cluster specialists. Provide ongoing support to technical staff capacity-building activities, and health responders, in providing quality services. Provide orientation and training to all field staff on MHPSS.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences
MD or Bachelor’s degree, preferably post-graduate studies in Psychology, Social Protection, Mental Health, or a related field; understanding of Mental Health issues, including common disorders, symptoms, and treatment approaches; appropriate understanding of international MHPSS programming/ best practices and guidelines; understanding of the local context, cultural norms, and social dynamics within the community; understanding of the broader health system, including the roles of different stakeholders, service delivery structures, and referral mechanisms; strong substantive, technical, programmatic, and preferably research skills in MHPSS; and basic knowledge of planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Ability to provide guidance, support, and motivation to achieve project goals; strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to design and deliver training sessions effectively, transferring knowledge and building the capacity of project staff and partners.
A minimum of 4 years of experience with direct MHPSS service provision.; experience with vulnerable groups, preferably refugees, migrants, and persons with disabilities populations will be an asset.
Please open the link below and fill out your application. You will have to answer a set of questions based on the job requirements which will allow you to demonstrate relevant experiences, highlight skills and knowledge, describe related published work, acquired licenses, certifications, and training.
After the job application is complete, you can submit your application by clicking Submit Application.
Only applicants who are shortlisted for the written assessment or a Competency-Based interview (CBI) will be contacted via the email that they have provided on their application. Applicants are, therefore, required to monitor their emails for invitations to the written assessment or CBI.
Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more about our commitment to Integrity, click here:
https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/
An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.
An assessment phase can be part of the selection procedure. The assessment phase usually consists of a technical assessment followed by a competency-based written test and two interviews. However, there may be exceptions for a second interview, depending on the specific functions of a position.
For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org/en/
About Cordaid, Afghanistan: About RAWNAQ: The RAWNAQ project is an EU-funded project which is implemented by the Norwegian Refugee Council and Cordaid. The program aims to create employment opportunities for Internally Displaced People... Read More
