Programme Associate, LSC-7, Gaza

The Programme Associate supports UNFPA’s program development and implementation, focusing on integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) into Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Adolescent and Youth programs, and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services in Gaza. The role involves program development, capacity building, monitoring, and coordination with partners to ensure effective integration and implementation of MHPSS-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead MHPSS/SRHR/GBV/AY integration including rollout of integration guidelines and targeted training in collaboration with UNFPA and coordination bodies.
• Strengthen MHPSS documentation systems and safe information management practices across partners.
• Support alignment and standardization of referral pathways across GBV, SRHR, and Youth programs.
• Support development and implementation of structured integrated MHPSS supervision system across implementing partners.
• Lead development of competency-based capacity building framework for MHPSS supervisors and frontline staff for implementing partners.
• Lead establishment of a functional UNFPA IPs MHPSS community of practice.
• Collaborate with other program teams during AWP development and revisions to ensure MHPSS integration in IP work plans.
• Review IP progress reports to ensure MHPSS related results are well articulated.
• Participate in program planning activities and work plan development for Gaza.
• Support organization of capacity building activities for UNFPA in Gaza.
• Support program implementation reviews for all UNFPA programs in Gaza.
• Monitor UNFPA’s integration activities in Gaza and ensure timely implementation of monitoring recommendations.
• Support development of MHPSS related indicators in collaboration with M&E team.
• Support streamlining and use of M&E monitoring tools among implementing partners.
• Document good practices for MHPSS integration in Gaza.
• Support donor monitoring activities and ensure UNFPA program is well profiled.
• Support M&E work for other programs as delegated by Gaza office leadership.
• Support documentation of good practices during monitoring of Gaza program.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor or Gaza office leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience OR High School certificate- 7 year(s) experience
• First-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in psychology, psychiatry, social studies, public health, development, or related fields is highly desirable.
• Alternatively, a Secondary Education (high school or equivalent) is mandatory in combination with an additional three years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the first level university degree.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience is required for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.
• For candidates with a Secondary Education, a minimum of seven (7) years of qualifying professional experience is required.
• Professional experience in MHPSS, GBV, and SRH programming in humanitarian, emergency, and development contexts is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering capacity-building activities or MHPSS, GBV and SRH service providers.
• Strong understanding of GBV Minimum Standards, MHPSS Minimum Service Package, and SRH service delivery in emergencies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to adapt content to culturally and contextually sensitive settings.
• Fluency in English and Arabic languages.

Skills

• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
• Gender-Based Violence Programming
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Programming
• Capacity Building
• Program Development
• Program Implementation
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Facilitation Skills
• Coordination with Partners
• GBV Service Standards
• MHPSS Minimum Service Package
• Service Delivery in Emergencies
• Culturally Sensitive Programmes
• Contextual Adaptation
• English
• Arabic Language

Languages

English, Arabic