Programme Associate (m/f)

About the job

MdM-BE has been providing medico-psychosocial healthcare to asylum seekers in Croatia since August 2016. Based on this experience, the organisation decided to deploy its activities to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) beginning in May 2019. As implementing partner of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), MdM-BE supports women and girls on the move through the provision of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) services in Centers for women and girls (CWG). These CWG are based inside of four temporary reception centres (TRCs) that are temporarily accommodating refugees and migrants passing through the Una Sana Canton (USC) area and Sarajevo Canton. From October 2019, MdM-BE started to enhance its presence in the country through by expanding its programme to include Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services in four transit reception centres (TRCs) in Una Sana Canton and one temporary reception centre in Sarajevo Canton (from end – November 2019).For that purpose, MdM-BE is looking for Programme Associate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Place of work: Sarajevo (with frequent travels to Una Sana Canton), BiH

Period of engagement: December 2019 – May 2020

In line with the above mission statement and objectives of the projects, Programme Associate BiH provides support to Field Coordinator and MHPSS Coordinator in Sarajevo Canton for efficient and timely programme management.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring daily management of team in Sarajevo -in agreement with & under supervision of Field Coordinator- in order to ensure achievement of planned results in MdM projects with quality and on time. This includes: development of team schedules, daily management of team/supervision of activities. In case of problem regarding implementation of activities and/or important changes of situation in the field, Field coordinator and MHPSS Coordinator are informed by Programme Associate, and adjustments/measures jointly agreed.
• Supporting Programme Manager/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for set-up of data collection system (DPI/Kobo) and use by teams’ members; in order to ensure quality monitoring of projects.
• Supporting organisation of coordination meetings/trainings.

Other tasks:

• This list is not exhaustive, and candidates must be flexible to take on additional tasks relating to this position as is validated by Field coordinator BiH/ General Coordinator Balkans, based on identified and changing needs.
• The candidate should be prepared to travel frequently (especially into Una Sana Canton and to Sarajevo). Programme Associate must respect code of ethics adhering to principles of confidentiality and impartiality; as well as MDM-BE Charter of values.

Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in humanities, social sciences or similar;
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French language would be an asset

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in project management and project development preferably in the field of access to health/human rights/social inclusion;

Key competencies and other skills:

• Excellent writing, oral skills and reporting skills
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships.
• Ability to work autonomously and to work under pressure.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Fulfilling all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
• Driving licence “B” category would be an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Application process

All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English via option

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