Mental Health Analyst - International

Result of Service ¿ Presenting the research results at conferences and symposia. ¿ Increasing and enhancing staff skills and knowledge in MHPSS ¿ Strengthening staff well-being.

Work Location Gaza Field Office

Expected duration The ISP contract will be 11 months.

Duties and Responsibilities ¿ Develop a research paper on "the Suitability of Concepts for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Areas of War and Crisis – mhGAP in the Gaza Strip” including assisting the research team with the in-data analysis, writing of the research paper for publishing, editing after team internal feedback and feedback from publishing journal. ¿ Lead the publication process, contact, coordination, and communication with publishing journal institute. ¿ Presentation of research results at conferences/ symposia. ¿ Work closely with UNRWA programmes in Gaza to support the needs assessment for mental health issues, offer technical assistance and guidance to UNRWA's Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) program, and tailor UNRWA's response interventions accordingly. This includes interviews with beneficiaries and other stakeholders as well as observation and evaluation of ongoing services. ¿ Conduct a thorough assessment and evaluation of the current practices and protocols of the MHPSS program and provide actionable recommendations for enhancement. ¿ Support in delivering refresher training programs for UNRWA staff and partners to improve their skills and knowledge in MHPSS. ¿ Develop appropriate tools for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the MHPSS program in Gaza. ¿ Support ongoing GFO efforts in raising awareness around mental health issues, and representing GFO in inter-agency discussions with other relevant actors including donors. ¿ Conduct needs assessment and design a suitable and feasible intervention to strengthen staff well-being. ¿ Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills Academic requirements: An advanced university (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in Mental Health or a related field.

Experience: - At least five years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in mental health utilizing professional skills relevant to the responsibilities of this post of which two years should be outside the candidate home country is required. - Knowledge of the Middle East context and Palestine refugee issues is desirable.

COMPETENCIES

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Other competencies: - Analyzing - Planning and Organizing - Problem Solving - Persuading and Influencing - Managing Complexity and Change

Languages- Excellent command of written and spoken English. - Communication knowledge of Arabic language is a plus.

Additional Information ASSESSMENT - Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

Equivalency: A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.