QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• Advanced degree in Psychology, Mental Health or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a similar capacity
• Significant experience working in emergency response, protracted crises or fragile state contexts (experience in South Sudan and ESA region is a strong advantage)
• Significant experience of contributing to successful funding proposals for donors
• Excellent knowledge and experience in using key tools and approaches, including the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies
• Proven capacity to train, supervise, and coach staff in MHPSS technical skills and coordination, based on evidence-based approaches and intervention packages
• Ability to write clear, concise, thorough and meaningful programme designs, proposals, and assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience in advocacy
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
• Experience of representation and ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin the organisation’s action.
• A high level of written and spoken English, required