Advisor for Public Health and Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) for CREA Project

Title: Advisor for Public Health and Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) for CREA Project

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Duty Station: Gaziantep

Duration: 1 year – with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible

Background Information:

Devastating earthquakes had struck southeastern Türkiye and parts of Syria in 2023. GIZ´s CREA regional project is tasked to provide assistance in restoring inclusive access to basic public services and infrastructure, whilst improving local communities` preparedness for future natural disasters and contributing to social coherence. The project´s areas of operation are selected areas of southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria.

The advisor will be responsible for the project´s health-related activities implemented in Syria.

The Advisor for Public Health Services and MHPSS position’s responsibilities, main tasks and required qualifications are stipulated below:

A. Main Activities

Management – in coordination with the Head of Component

• Providing technical guidance, support, and backstopping to the project´s implementing partners of health and MHPSS related activities in Syria
• Overseeing, tracking, and documenting the progress of project activities in the health sector and preparing status updates upon request
• Supporting project management with progress reports and similar information products (in English)
• Designing and implementing capacity development measures for the project´s implementation partners to strengthen their capacities
• Drafting technical requests for health related Third Party Monitoring work packages in coordination with the project´s M&E Officer

Planning – in coordination with the Head of Component

• Reviewing concept notes submitted by potential partner organisations along the lines of technical, financial, and legal GIZ requirements
• Guiding potential partner organisations in the preparatory stages of qualifying as GIZ financing agreement recipients, preparing, and updating documents required by contract departments (Country Office Turkey and / or GIZ Headquarters Germany) and related units
• Researching and analysing health and MHPSS related information and feeding information into the design and review process for new and ongoing project activities

Communications and networking – in coordination with the Head of Component

• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with national and international stakeholders as well as local authorities relevant to Syria´s health sector
• If applicable, representing the project at coordination meetings
• If applicable, attending relevant conferences, presentations, partner meetings either in Gaziantep or by means of duty travel

B. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

Educational Background

• Post-graduate university degree in a field relevant to healthcare service provision and / or development cooperation (MA/ MSc, PhD)

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of proven professional experience in the health sector in the areas of programming, management, implementation, and supervision of health programmes in the context of Syria
• At least 2 years of work experience in the context of international development cooperation, preferably in fragile contexts
• Experience in applying MHPSS concepts
• Experience in organising and conducting technical trainings desirable

Skills and Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic is an asset
• Able to organise and drive management processes as part of an international development organisation
• Proven communication skills to convene stakeholders, professional health personnel and local health sector authorities
• Interact with culturally diverse teams in complex implementation and cooperation systems
• Applied skills in basic Microsoft Office software (including MS Excel)
• A valid residence / working permit/ temporary protection for Türkiye will be an asset.

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (giz-jobs.com) by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format, university diplomas (MA/ MSc, PhD) and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is the 14th of February 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex, or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

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