Duration: 364 days(*)
Post Type: Temporary Appointment
Please note that this vacancy is open to internal/external national of Ethiopia.
The Position:
The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Analyst is responsible for providing technical and programmatic inputs to the planning, conceptualization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the integration and strengthening of mental health and psychosocial support components in the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) initiatives of the Country Office in the field. You will maintain collaborative relationships with the government, non-government organizations, civil society, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies, co-United Nations agencies, programmes and specialized agencies and other development organizations. You will report directly to the GBV Programme Specialist and coordinates with the Head of Office.
How the MHPSS Programme Analyst can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in Programme results.
Job Purpose:
The Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Programme Analyst is located in Mekelle field office with frequent travel to IDP sites and host communities. Under the direct supervision of the GBV Programme Specialist, the MHPSS Programme Analyst will support UNFPA Ethiopia in implementing an integrated MHPSS response into GBV and SRH activities included in the Emergency response plan developed by Country office to meet the needs of women and girls affected by ongoing conflict in Tigray Region. S/he leads the implementing partners and collaborates with the CO’s operations/administrative support staff.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
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MHPSS Programme Analyst would be responsible for the following:-
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UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary and other benefits as applicable.
Disclaimer
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In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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