JOB NOTICE: A PSYCHOLOGIST – COORDINATOR – CAMEROON

Created in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights against world hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principles – independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has founded its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies linked to conflict and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around 5 areas of activity: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2021,www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Action Against Hunger has been operating in Cameroon since 2014, following the massive and sudden influx of refugees fleeing the Central African crisis and subsequently the Boko Haram crisis. The multiple offensives in each border area of ​​Cameroon have caused significant internal displacements and significant arrivals of refugees. Since then, ACF has implemented its humanitarian response with an integrated and multisectoral approach, with interventions in health and nutrition, water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), mental health and care practices, food security and livelihoods for vulnerable people, including Cameroonian internally displaced persons (IDPs), Central African refugees as well as returnees and host communities.
YOUR POSITION AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for guaranteeing the quality, relevance and scaling of the SMSP-P and Gender strategy and interventions on the mission, in compliance with ACF and international standards and national policies. More precisely
, you will be in charge of:

– Contribute to the definition of the country strategy, and to the definition of the strategy and positions of the SMSP-P technical department,
– Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals,
– Support the implementation and ensuring reporting of programs/projects,
– Guarantee the quality and accountability of projects, Ensure the active participation of ACF in national sectoral coordination, technical platforms and develop sectoral partnerships, – Promote
capitalization, development, technique and research within the SMPS-P department
– Ensure technical supervision of PMSP-P and Gender project managers
– Ensure frequent contacts with health authorities, coordination mechanisms (OCHA, clusters, WGs, etc.), UN agencies and NGOs
The position is based in Yaoundé, with travel to be expected in intervention areas, in isolated areas with sometimes basic amenities, and in a relatively tense security context.

YOUR PROFILE

– University degree in psychology or diploma in social sciences accompanied by proven experience in program coordination positions focused on mental health and protection;
– Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring projects and leading working groups/steering committees;
– Knowledge of care practices and basic animation techniques;
– Experience in analyzing program data;
– Sense of confidentiality;
– Mastery of protocols for psychological care and psychosocial support, psychological first aid and emotional stabilization;
– Ability to propose and manage the implementation of appropriate protocols;
– Excellent computer use skills;
– Communication, listening and observation skills;
– Good team spirit ;
– Autonomy – Creativity – Flexibility;
– Physical ability to travel in the field (30%);
– Fluency in French and English.

YOUR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

– 12 months of fixed-term contract under French law
– Gross monthly starting salary from 2450 to 2800 EUR depending on experience
– Per diem and monthly living expenses: 551EUR (see eurocost) net, paid on field.
– Monthly context allowance: 150EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year and per child present in the country of origin (ceiling of 6000EUR/year)
– 16% of gross monthly salary for retirement insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens.
– Transport and accommodation: Coverage for travel and collective accommodation
– Medical Coverage: 100% of coverage for health contributions (CFE + complementary health) and repatriation insurance
– Leave and RnR: 25 days per year, 20 RTT per year and 215EUR paid during the recovery period
– Training: Unlimited and free access to the Crossknowledge © certified e-learning platform

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