SAJIDA Foundation is recruiting a Programme Head

SAJIDA Foundation is a value-driven, non-government organization.

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Responsibilities

Overall

Technical assistance for program design, proposal development, resource mobilization, and management of contracts (funds, grants) for the SAJIDA Mental Health Programme (SMHP).
Technical input and support for strategic planning, policy influencing, research, and learning.
National and regional coordination, networking, and partnerships.
Shape and refine the strategy and direction of the SMHP programme, ensuring it aligns with the organization's goals and the country's needs.

Projects/Proposal Design & Development

Lead the process of identifying needs, designing and developing project proposals.
Coordinate the identification of mental health needs within the country and regional context.
Ensure that interventions are aligned with global mental health policies, national priorities, and current program activities.
Work closely with the Fund Raising Department for grant/call applications; provide technical guidance and direction as required.
Help identify and engage donors, ensuring technical discussions with donors and partners.
Implementation of feasibility studies for SMHP projects, considering public, technical, socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors
Work with the Logistics and Finance departments to define and approve SMHP projects.

Programme Implementation and Reporting

Partnership & Representation

To ensure the active involvement of SMHP in national coordination, technical platforms, and sectoral partnerships
Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and services.
Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.
Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

MH Research, MRM and Technology

Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and services.
Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.
Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

Educational requirements

M. Phil or higher degree in clinical psychology/counselling psychology/psychiatric social work

Experience requirements

At least 5-8 years of work experience with I/NGO related to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming and operationalization with proven experience in technical support, proposal writing, coordination and emergency response management systems

Additional requirement

Demonstrated experience managing complex operations in challenging contexts and excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
Skilled in team management and supervision and capacity building/coaching of national and international staff.
Good sense of confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
Good proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Salary: Not specified

Benefits

Salary with Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Mobile & Internet allowance, Life & Medical insurance, Festival Bonus and Performance Bonus

Application Deadline: 25 Sep 2024

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