MHPSS Senior Assistant
International Medical Corps is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering by providing medical relief, health care training, and development programs that build self-reliance. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide. International Medical Corps has responded to every major disaster of the last 30 years, delivering more than $2 billion in assistance and training in more than 70 countries. International Medical Corps is working in support of the Government of Nepal’s response efforts. We were among the first INGOs on the ground and operational following the earthquake, providing medical treatment and essential supplies. Our technical staff on the ground now includes physicians, nurses, surgeons, as well as specialists in water, sanitation and hygiene, mental health and psycho-social support and nutrition.
Details / requirements:
JOB SUMMARY:
The senior program assistant is based in Kathmandu with the possibility of field travel. S/he is required to provide administrative support and to be the reporting focal point. The senior assistant is responsible for overall project support, monitoring and evaluation data collection and management, arranging logistics with regards to program activities and financial management under supervision of the MHPSS manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The MHPSS senior assistant is responsible for coordination with the logistics department regarding procurement of program equipment and assisting in the procurement process. S/he will be responsible to make travel arrangements in the case of a field visit. S/he will be coordinating with the finance department regarding all expenses and reimbursements.
The MHPSS senior assistant is the focal point for both internal reporting within IMC and external by implementing partners, including the writing of meeting minutes. S/he is the focal person with regards to data collection and management and is able to build the capacity of implementing partners with regards to monitoring and evaluation tools and reports. S/he is able to conduct field visits and facilitate monitoring visits and report her observations accordingly. S/he is a leading figure when it comes to program evaluation activities. S/he is able to write concept notes and do all planning for international holidays and collaborate with the implementing partner on the concerned topic. S/he is ready to undertake any additional duties as requested by h/her supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completed bachelor in a relevant topic (international cooperation and development, development studies, public health)
- Desired background in community-based programs
- Work experience on a MHPSS program preferred
- Prior experience with administrative tasks and project support,
- Prior experience with and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems preferred
- Fluent in Nepali and English
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills