The position is open to :
Open to candidates residing in Tunisia or abroad. If necessary, the work permit will be provided by CVT’s Professional Employers Organization (OPE) which facilitates the obtaining of work permits, if necessary.
Organization :
The Centre for Victims of Torture (CVT) is working for a future where torture will cease to exist and victims will have hope for a new life. We are an international non-profit organization dedicated to the healing of survivors of torture. We provide rehabilitation services to people who have been tortured, we train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and we, and we stand up for human rights and advocate an end to torture. Our headquarters are in Minnesota, and we have offices in the United States in Georgia and Washington, as well as offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities :
- Clinical Documentation: Support the development of clinical documentation that supports ethical clinical practices and responds to best clinical practices.
- Clinical Supervision: Support the partner organization in the development of a structure and a supervisory approach.
- Capacity-building training : Design and implement capacity-building training programmes for staff in SMSPS programmes, including formal training sessions. Continuously assess the development of SMSPS service providers and tailor training to meet their needs.
- Reports : Write and submit regular reports on clinical and training activities.
- Other tasks : Participate in other activities, meetings and training related to the program and the entire organization. Carry out administrative responsibilities such as expense reports. Collect, analyze and share relevant information in connection with the SMSPS based on identified needs. Contribute to the implementation of the activities planned in the framework of the joint project with the, CVT Fostering reflection on the strategy and positioning of the Mental Health sector psychosocial support (MHPSS). Carry out other tasks entrusted to him.
Qualifications :
Training, experience, certificates, or licenses required
- Advanced university degree (master level or higher) in psychiatry or clinical psychology
- 10 Years of experience in providing mental health and psychosocial support services to various target groups, including survivors of torture and trauma, adults, and, families and teenagers alike.
- 8 Years of experience in organizing training on SMSPS-related topics for participants with different professional backgrounds and knowledge
- Experience in working with local NGOs and negotiating multiple relationships within and between organizations
- 6 Years of experience in writing SMSPS documents (such as guidelines, manuals, unified approaches, etc.)
- Experience of’at least 3 years in the context of humanitarian emergency’
- Knowledge of psychological interventions aimed at dealing with trauma in individuals and families
- 6 Years of’ experience in management and supervision of’ team on mental health and psychosocial support
- Experience in the assessment of needs, the development and evaluation of programs, and reporting
Training, experience, certificates, or desirable licenses or registrations
- 12 Years of experience in the provision of mental health services and psychosocial support
- 10 Years of experience supervising SMSPS practitioners
- Good knowledge of social work or in a related field
Work/life experience in Tunisia desirable
Core competencies :
- Credible and effective communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Respect for individual and cultural differences
- Management focused on results
- Relational qualities (partners, authorities, teams, beneficiaries)
- Rapid adaptation capabilities’
- Good knowledge of the’computer tool (word, excel, Powerpoint, Internet)
- Organization, analysis and planning
- Presentation and the reporting
- Flexibility, adaptability, diplomacy and autonomy to work within a local partner organisation
- Be able to solicit resources internally and/or to’alert
- Being able to handle and’analyze numerical data
- Know how to develop, maintain and mobilize an external professional network
- Know how to work in a context of high pressure
- Training in culture and mental health
- Flexibility demonstrated to adapt to changing program requirements, client needs and political climate
- Understanding and experience in implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including individual approaches, group and community for people who have suffered torture and trauma
- Assessment and desire to participate in and benefit from clinical supervision
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time management skills
- Mastering French is required ( orally and in writing ). Good knowledge of desirable Arabic
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to visit program implementation sites
- Typical working environment of an office
The working environment :
- Time spent on the computer is about 30%
Displacements : Ability to travel to various locations within a large city, metropolitan area, surrounding communities, etc.
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The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Specialist will provide technical support to develop and strengthen the quality of mental health and psychosocial support services provided by a national NGO to survivors of human rights violations (including torture) and victims of community violence. The MHPSS Specialist’s primary function will be to build the capacity of the center to better meet the MHPSS needs of its beneficiaries. Activities include assessment, development and implementation of capacity building training, capacity building in clinical supervision, design and implementation of clinical interventions, supporting workforce development, program evaluation and community collaboration.
This position focuses on developing the MHPSS program and training and building the capacity of MHPSS staff to deliver clinical services. It does not provide direct services to beneficiaries.
About the Project:
Helping Survivors Heal is a capacity development project which supports the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) work of 12 torture rehabilitation organizations around the world by providing subgrants and technical assistance.
Organization:
The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We offer rehabilitation services to those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota, and we have US offices in Georgia and DC, as well as offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Documentation: Support the development of clinical documentation that support ethical clinical practices and meet clinical best practices.
- Clinical Supervision: Support the partner organization with developing a supervision structure and approach.
- Capacity Building Training: Design and carry out capacity building training programs for program MHPSS staff, including formal training sessions, technical support related to implementation and supervision. Continually assess development of MHPSS providers and adapt training to meet their needs.
- Reporting: Write and submit regular reports regarding clinical and training activities.
- Other Duties: Participate in other program and organization-wide activities, meetings and training. Carry out administrative responsibilities such as expenditure reports. Collect, analyze and share relevant MHPSS information as required. Contribute to the implementation of activities planned within the framework of the joint project with CVT/HSH. Contribute to the reflection on the strategy and positioning of the mental health and psychosocial support sector. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations
- Advanced degree (Master’s degree, PhD or equivalent) in clinical psychology or psychiatry
- 10 Years of experience providing mental health/psychosocial support services to a variety of target groups including torture and trauma survivors, adults, families, and adolescents
- 8 Years’ experience in organizing training on MHPSS-related topics for participants with different professional backgrounds and knowledge
- Experience of working with local NGOs and negotiating multiple relationships within and between organizations
- 6 Years’ experience in drafting MHPSS documents (such as guidelines, manuals, unified approaches, etc.)
- At least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian emergency context
- Knowledge of psychological interventions to treat trauma in individuals and families
- 6 Years’ experience in management and supervision of mental health and psychosocial support teams
- Experience in needs assessment, program development, evaluation and reporting
Preferred education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations
- 12 Years of experience providing mental health/psychosocial support services.
- 10 Years of experience supervising MHPSS practitioners
- Good knowledge of social work or related field
- Work/life experience in Tunisia
Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities)
Core competencies:
• Efficient communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• the Respect for individual and cultural differences
• Results-oriented management
• (partners, authorities, teams, beneficiaries)
• A Ability to Adapt Quickly
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Organization, analysis and planning skills
• Presentation and reporting skills
• Flexibility, adaptability, diplomacy and autonomy to work within a local partner organization
• Ability to call on in-house resources
• Ability to handle and analyze data
• A Ability to develop, maintain and mobilize an external professional network
• Ability to work under pressure
• Training in culture and mental health
• demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing program requirements, client needs and political climate
• An understanding and experience in implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including individual, group and community-based approaches for people who have experienced torture and trauma
• Appreciation and desire to participate in and benefit from clinical supervision
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time management skills
• fluency in French is required (oral and written). Good knowledge of Arabic desirable
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• A Ability to travel to program implementation sites.
Core values:
• Commitment, diversity and integrity and moral agreement with humanitarian principles.
Work Environment:
- Typical office environment
- Time Spent on the computer is approximately 30%
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift supplies of 10 to 15 pounds.
Travel: Ability to travel to a variety of locations within large city, metro area, surrounding communities, etc.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
How to apply
Application material :
Please submit the following documents: CV, cover letter, name and contact details of 3 references and salary expectations by March 6, 2024 to http://cvt.simplicant.com/
NB : Please note that all application documents must be submitted in French and that the recruitment process will take place in French.
CVT is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that takes advantage of the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, color, beliefs, religion, national origin, ( sex including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions ), gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, family status, genetic information or any other protected status. We encourage candidates with as diverse backgrounds as these to apply for this position.
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To Apply: Please submit CV, cover letter, the names and contact information for three references and salary expectations by March 6, 2024 to http://cvt.simplicant.com/
NOTE: Please note that all application materials should be submitted in French and that the interview process is in French.
CVT is committed to nurturing and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veterinary status, family status, genetic information, or any other protected status. We encourage candidates with various backgrounds such as these to apply for this position.