LOCATION: Adan, Yemen.
REPORTING TO: Deputy Chief of Party.
ROLE TYPE: Full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract with the potential for renewal.
CLOSING DATE: 30th of August,2024
ABOUT ARK
ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future.
We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.
Learn more about our impact here: https://www.ark.international/impact
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
ARK is implementing a multi-year MHPSS project in Yemen. Working through local partners, ARK aims to provide communities with sustainable, culturally relevant, context-specific, and age- and gender-appropriate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) that is accessible to all community members who have been exposed to prolonged traumatic events including conflict, particularly children and young people.
The project focused on capacitating Yemeni community-based organizations (CBOs) to deliver safe, effective and specialized MHPSS interventions for children and adolescents affected by the conflict.
The selected candidate will work under the Deputy Chief of Party and will contribute to the management of project partners. The candidate will provide direct technical support to project partners to deliver planned MHPSS activities. This individual will also be responsible for the effective, efficient and compliant day-to day-delivery of MHPSS activities within the project, in accordance with ARK and the client’s policies and procedures. They will work with other members of the ARK HQ staff to achieve the project objectives and contribute towards all project deliverables.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
ARK is implementing a multi-year MHPSS project in Yemen. Working through local partners, ARK aims to provide communities with sustainable, culturally relevant, context-specific, and age- and gender-appropriate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) that is accessible to all community members who have been exposed to prolonged traumatic events including conflict, particularly children and young people.
The project focused on capacitating Yemeni community-based organisations (CBOs) to deliver safe, effective and specialised MHPSS interventions for children and adolescents affected by the conflict.
The selected candidate will work under the Deputy Chief of Party and will contribute to the management of project partners. The candidate will provide direct technical support to project partners to deliver planned MHPSS activities. This individual will also be responsible for the effective, efficient and compliant day-to day-delivery of MHPSS activities within the project, in accordance with ARK and the client’s policies and procedures. They will work with other members of the ARK HQ staff to achieve the project objectives and contribute towards all project deliverables.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MHPSS Technical Oversight
· Serve as the primary point of contact between ARK and MHPSS local partners.
· Participate in MHPSS technical capacity assessments of local partners who will deliver MHPSS activities to children, adolescents and community members.
Project Administration
Requirements
Requirements
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Desirable
Female applicants and strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Why join ARK?
Our People
Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organizations, journalism and the private sector.
An ARK Person Is:
Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.
Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognize out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.
Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.
Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.
Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges, and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions, and we want to hear those of others too.
ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the centre of its development and stabilization work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.
•Last updated on Aug 18, 2024
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