Expert en santé mentale et soutien psychosocial pour la réalisation d’une formation de formateur sur les premiers secours psychologiques
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights and help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF’s work is supported by a dedicated global community of volunteers, donors, partners and staff.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide expertise in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to conduct a training of trainers on Psychological First Aid (PFA). This involves developing and delivering comprehensive training materials, ensuring that participants are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to train others in PFA. The expert will play a crucial role in strengthening the capacity of frontline professionals who work directly with vulnerable children. By empowering these professionals, the aim is to improve the early identification of distress, provide effective support, and ensure appropriate referrals to specialized services, ultimately enhancing the well-being of children facing challenging circumstances.
Responsibilities
Develop and finalize the training curriculum and materials for the "Training of Trainers on Psychological First Aid" module, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's MHPSS guidelines and best practices. Conduct the "Training of Trainers" workshop, facilitating interactive sessions and providing expert guidance to participants. Assess the learning needs of participants and adapt training delivery accordingly. Provide mentorship and ongoing support to the trained trainers to ensure effective implementation of PFA in their respective fields. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the training, collecting feedback and data to inform future MHPSS interventions. Collaborate with UNICEF country office staff and relevant partners to identify key stakeholders and beneficiaries for the training. Contribute to the development of MHPSS strategies and programming within the country office. Document lessons learned and best practices from the training initiative for knowledge sharing and replication. Ensure that training activities are conducted in a safe, ethical, and culturally sensitive manner, prioritizing the well-being of participants and the children they serve.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), with a significant focus on child protection and trauma-informed care. Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs, particularly "Training of Trainers" workshops, is required.
Skills
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Training of Trainers (ToT), Child Protection, Trauma-Informed Care, Curriculum Development, Facilitation Skills, Adult Learning Principles, Needs Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing, Interpersonal Communication