احمد
عضو فعال
اعلان توظيف : مشرف صحة نفسية - الانروا - غزة
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurse or social workers. Mental Health Supervisor (Two Posts)
Location
Gaza Field
Type of Appointment
Limited Duration Contract
Deadline for Application
2 February 2015
Vacancy Announcement Number
05-01-2015
Grade
Band F
Department/Division
Community Mental Health Programme (CMHP)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
Monitors Mental Health Programme at the Area Level and assists Mental Health Staff in assessing the Programme weakness and strengths and in managing clients.
Helps in integrating mental health into UNRWA services through fostering team spirit between Mental Health Counselors and other staff in Education. Health, and Relief and Social Services Programme.
Conducts individual/group counseling and other intervention or awareness sessions in the context of modeling for the Mental Health Counselors and the Assistant Mental Heath Supervisors.
Administers the Programme including staff movements and leaves at area level and ensures staff adherence to UNRWA and CMHP roles and regulations.
Contributes to the preparation, implementation and evaluation of training activities within the Programme.
Prepares monthly reports based on information and data provided by the Assistant Mental Health Supervisors and the Mental Health Counselors.
Ensures the fulfillment of the work plan in accordance with the general objectives of the Programme and provides technical, administrative and logistical support necessary for the implementation of the different activities.
Ensures the accuracy, maintenance, and the up-to-date database of mental health at the Area Level.
Develops plans for quick crisis interventions, whenever needed.
Liaises and monitors the interaction between UNRWA, Ministry of Health and other Mental Health key-players to ensure mutual productive relationships.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
A university degree in mental health, psychology, social science or other related field.
At least four years experience in psychological/humanitarian projects with a development perspective including practical experience in mental health service provision such as counseling, therapy and/ or clinical practice.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Ability to deal with people tactfully.
Ability to work under pressure.
Advanced communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, MS Power Point and basic skills in Excel.
Knowledge of mental health database and research skills.
Good understanding of biostatistics, and SPSS programme.
Ability to supervise and train others.
It is desirable to have experience in clinical mental health practice, counseling, and/ or psychotherapy.
It is desirable to have a valid driving license.
The incumbent will be required to travel frequently in UNRWA’s area of operation.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,433.50; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 5.89%).
Contract Duration: Six months. Extension is subject to funds availability, continuous need and satisfactory performance.
Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
A regular staff member can apply to this LDC post but will not be allowed to assume such post through secondment as he/she needs to leave his/her current post to accept LDC appointment.
EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. It is Agency policy to give full consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective performance of the duties of the post. Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY
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If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
19 January 2015
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurse or social workers. Mental Health Supervisor (Two Posts)
Location
Gaza Field
Type of Appointment
Limited Duration Contract
Deadline for Application
2 February 2015
Vacancy Announcement Number
05-01-2015
Grade
Band F
Department/Division
Community Mental Health Programme (CMHP)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
Monitors Mental Health Programme at the Area Level and assists Mental Health Staff in assessing the Programme weakness and strengths and in managing clients.
Helps in integrating mental health into UNRWA services through fostering team spirit between Mental Health Counselors and other staff in Education. Health, and Relief and Social Services Programme.
Conducts individual/group counseling and other intervention or awareness sessions in the context of modeling for the Mental Health Counselors and the Assistant Mental Heath Supervisors.
Administers the Programme including staff movements and leaves at area level and ensures staff adherence to UNRWA and CMHP roles and regulations.
Contributes to the preparation, implementation and evaluation of training activities within the Programme.
Prepares monthly reports based on information and data provided by the Assistant Mental Health Supervisors and the Mental Health Counselors.
Ensures the fulfillment of the work plan in accordance with the general objectives of the Programme and provides technical, administrative and logistical support necessary for the implementation of the different activities.
Ensures the accuracy, maintenance, and the up-to-date database of mental health at the Area Level.
Develops plans for quick crisis interventions, whenever needed.
Liaises and monitors the interaction between UNRWA, Ministry of Health and other Mental Health key-players to ensure mutual productive relationships.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
2
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
A university degree in mental health, psychology, social science or other related field.
At least four years experience in psychological/humanitarian projects with a development perspective including practical experience in mental health service provision such as counseling, therapy and/ or clinical practice.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Ability to deal with people tactfully.
Ability to work under pressure.
Advanced communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, MS Power Point and basic skills in Excel.
Knowledge of mental health database and research skills.
Good understanding of biostatistics, and SPSS programme.
Ability to supervise and train others.
It is desirable to have experience in clinical mental health practice, counseling, and/ or psychotherapy.
It is desirable to have a valid driving license.
The incumbent will be required to travel frequently in UNRWA’s area of operation.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,433.50; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 5.89%).
Contract Duration: Six months. Extension is subject to funds availability, continuous need and satisfactory performance.
Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
A regular staff member can apply to this LDC post but will not be allowed to assume such post through secondment as he/she needs to leave his/her current post to accept LDC appointment.
EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. It is Agency policy to give full consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective performance of the duties of the post. Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY
3
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
19 January 2015