Action Against Hunger is an international network (Paris, New York, London, Toronto, Madrid and New Delhi)
committed to ending world hunger.
Action Against Hunger (AAH) has been working in Liberia since 1990 with the purpose of responding to the needs
of the most vulnerable people, at first during the emergencies and then in a more development setting, until the
2014 Ebola outbreak and the emergency it generated in the country. AAH interventions in Liberia aim at improving
the nutrition security of the population, with particular focus on children under-five and pregnant and lactating
women. AAH aims at doing so by implementing multi-sectorial programs, which encompass direct nutrition
intervention and prevention activities to address the underlining causes of undernutrition, i.e. poor health, food
insecurity, poor care practices, and poor access to water and sanitation. AAH also has an integrated advocacy
strategy in the mission that cuts across all the sectors.
Action Against Hunger is recruiting a Mental Health / Capacity Building and Protection Program Manager to
identify and implement relevant and innovative quality MHCP interventions, respecting AAH strategy, AAH and
international standards and national policies.
The position is based in Montserrado, supporting Margibi and Nimba Counties
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
– To provide analysis on the strategy and the positioning of the MHCPGP department
– To identify the needs and contribute to the formulation of projects
– To ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of MHCP projects
– To contribute to the Quality and Accountability processes and assessment of the impact of his/her
programme
– To participate in coordination and representation and with the AAH partnerships in its area of intervention
– To train and manage his/her teams
– To contribute to capitalization and technical development within his/her sector
– Guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of data collected during the MHCP activities of the mission
QUALIFICATIONS
– Psychologist or Bachelor in science or health related field
– Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse Midwife
– MUST be a Mental Health Clinician with at least five years’ experience in managing teams,
– Experience in Community Behaviour Change Activities, Capacity Building and Protection Activities;
– Psychosocial and Protection (GBV focused) background.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
– High sense of professionalism
– Experience working with local authorities
– Experience in Population and aid recipients: definition of needs, targeting, communication and exchange
of information
Remuneration package
o Starting date: As soon as possible
o Duration of contract: 10 months
o Monthly basic salary: between 1,317 USD and 1,436 USD based on profile
o Monthly transport allowance:75 USD
o Monthly education allowance: 90 USD
o Medical insurance
HOW TO APPLY: Send your motivation letter, CV with names of three (3) referees .
Click the apply for Job button below to apply
Deadline for the receipt of applications is 26th August 2020.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be sorted on a rolling basis and the
position might be filled prior to the closing date.
Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity Employer.
Women are strongly encourage to apply