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Starting Date / Initial Contract Details1-2 years. Full-time                                                        Role Summary  The MHPSS Project Manager provides technical leadership, monitors and evaluates the execution of the MHPSS and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) activities conducted by field-based manager, supervisors and officers. He/she coordinates with sector advisor, other PMs, other stakeholders, and anticipating, planning, and contributing to report and proposal writing for integrated MHPSS and BCC components in the overall Leer programming.Project Overview Medair's goal in Leer County is to reduce morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations through the provision of emergency health, nutrition and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) services, and to improve the mental and psychosocial wellbeing of the affected populations. Workplace & Conditions Leer, South Sudan. This is a field-based position, and this role will be accommodated within Medair compound in Leer county, with basic living amenities.Responsibilities:Project ManagementManage and lead the Leer MHPSS project to achieve objectives within budget and timelines, ensuring effective monitoring, reporting, and integration of beneficiary participation, while developing strategies for sustainable impacts and responsible exit. Staff managementLine-manage and support PSS Officers through day-to-day management, training, and performance appraisals, while facilitating regular meetings to promote information sharing and feedback on project objectives.Provide coaching and technical supervision to enhance staff ownership of MHPSS and protection activities, while assessing training needs and ensuring appropriate training is delivered.Financial ManagementManage the MHPSS budgets for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet the Medair standards about financial management, including accountability and good governanceCommunication and coordinationDevelop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the Leer MHPSS team, Medair in-country and GSO advisors and other relevant stakeholders, with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnershipsParticipate in the appropriate sub-national cluster coordination meetingsTeam Spiritual Life Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement. Before you apply Please ensure you are fully aware of the: Medair organisational values.Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair's accountability policies and best practices. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). Application Process To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Qualifications & Technical Competencies:Degree in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, Public Health or Global Mental Health   Good English (spoken and written)At least 1-year management experienceAt least 1 years' experience managing mental health/ psychosocial/ protection projects in developing countriesAbility and willingness to manage project implementationBehavioural Competencies·       Excellent collaboration and communication skills foster cooperation among stakeholders and ability to work as part of a team·       Ability to demonstrating flexibility in response to changing environments and maintaining effectiveness under pressure·       Creative, learning mindset, adaptable, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues)  ·       Resilient, able to manage personal stress levels) ·       Problem solver, able to prioritise and delegate well)  ·       Good negotiation skills 

Starting Date / Initial Contract DetailsFebruary 1st. Full-time, 12 months.Role SummaryWorking as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world's most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care, the Finance & Human Resources Manager oversees the financial and HR activities of the Programme. He/she carries out the various accounting functions required to provide accurate and timely information to donors, HQ, field management and field teams on the financial status of the Programme, and oversees recruitment of national and international staff, staff policy development, coordination of training and general staff well-being.Project OverviewMedair implements WASH and Nutrition activities (with Protection & Inclusion dimensions) in the South that is chronically affected by drought, and in the South-East of Madagascar, that is regularly hit by cyclones. Medair also runs projects on Disaster and Risk Reduction and implements Emergency Response Projects in the country in collaboration with the National Disaster Government Management Entity.Workplace & ConditionsAntananarivo, Madagascar. 3 months of probation period.Responsibilities: ·     Manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the programme, including but not limited ensuring payments are made in a timely fashion; compiling the monthly cash needs forecast; preparing the monthly financial accounts.·     Work with Budget holders and HQ staff in the preparation and development of budgets. Monitor project spending on an on-going (monthly) basis, communicating with the relevant project managers and coordinators.·     Manage the day-to-day Human Resource functions of the programme, including but not limited to coordinating the recruitment, induction, performance review, disciplinary action following the Medair policy and local labour laws.·     Provide line managers with any necessary training, advice, mentoring and coaching on staff wellbeing, performance management, disciplinary action and grievance procedures or any other relevant areas of HR management.·     Work with HR to ensure the monthly payroll. Meet the finance related administrative requirements of Medair, donors, local legislation, suppliers, contractors and any other stakeholders.·     Manage and oversee the staff including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisal, etc. Providing functional supervision to Project Support Managers, Finance and HR Officers and Assistants of all bases.Team Spiritual LifeReflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement. Before you applyPlease ensure you are fully aware of the: Medair organisational values.Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair's accountability policies and best practices. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). Application ProcessTo apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies: ·     University degree in relevant subjects and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part 2 (or equivalent) completed.·     Relevant professional experience in a financial position for at least two years. Experience in HR oversight in humanitarian context for at least one year.·     Fluent French (spoken and written) and Good English (spoken and written).·     Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.Behavioural Skills·     Team players with good interpersonal skills. Able to develop and maintain effective relationships.·     Able to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels. Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner.·     High numeracy skills. Problem solving ability. Excellent attention to detail. Able to manage own work and resources.·     Strong organizational skills and the capacity to analyse and prioritise needs, leadership skills and supportive management style. Able to take the initiative in project decisions.