Job Overview
Title: Technical Advisor – MHPSS Advisor
Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Location: Gaziantep
A. Main Activities
- Technical and conceptual planning and management of specific measures – primarily activities in Northwest Syria (NWS).
- Responsible for the content and the technical and organizational planning and implementation of MHPSS measures in NWS.
- Coordinate and lead a local, community-based network to strengthen MHPSS services in NWS.
- Drafting and subsequent monitoring of funding agreements with international and Syrian actors as well as local grants with local partners.
- Networking with international and regional actors in the MHPSS context, e.g. the relevant United Nation (UN) cluster, WHO, ISAC and other international and regional organizations in the field of MHPSS.
- Strengthening and promoting the Syrian partner network through training measures while taking international MHPSS standards (e.g. staff care, supervision) into account.
- Integration of MHPSS-related content and strategies into the existing support services of other GIZ projects and other international actors
- Integration of MHPSS competencies and experience into the Syria portfolio as well as strengthening of GIZ knowledge management
- Gender Based Violence (GBV) and/or Special Needs Rehabilitation (SNR) knowledge would be an add value
B. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience
Education/Qualifications
- University degree (master’s or comparable degree) in psychology, education or a related field; or a comparable qualification (further training)
- Business fluent in Arabic and English
- Gender Based Violence (GBV) and/or Special Needs Rehabilitation (SNR) knowledge would be an add value
Professional experience
- Five years of professional experience in the field of MHPSS and North East Syria (NWS) with Syrian and international implementation partners
- Work experience in Health, Education, Protection, or a related field
- Several years of experience in the development of MHPSS training concepts
- Experience in organizing and conducting technical trainings
Applications:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (giz-jobs.com) by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format, university diplomas (BA/ BSc, MA/ MSc, PhD) and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.
The deadline for application is the 26th of September, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and experience as well as local standards.
ATTENTION: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV IN THE GIZ CV FORMAT. THE APPLICATIONS IN ANY OTHER CV FORMAT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
