Consultant

JOB DETAILS CONSULTANT-MHPSS EXPERT - (2468) Job Title Consultant-MHPSS Expert Location Ukraine - UA (Primary)
Category Consultant Date Needed By 6/10/2024 Scope of Work (SOW)

1. BACKGROUND TO THE ASSIGNMENT:

Supportive Supervision is a comprehensive approach applicable to various forms of supervision within Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programs, including clinical and technical aspects. It emphasizes collaboration and non-hierarchical relationships, providing space for supervisees to address work-related issues and offering emotional support. Additionally, it involves monitoring workloads to prevent burnout. Consistent, supportive, and clinical supervision is crucial for upholding the quality of International Medical Corps’ (IMC) MHPSS services and ensuring the well-being of service providers.

International Medical Corps, committed to conducting an MHPSS Supportive Supervision Approach Training with the support of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grant to benefit 24 university lecturers in psychology departments on the supportive supervision approach.

2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This consultancy seeks a dedicated individual to train 24 IMC MHPSS workforce members, two universities and their partners to deliver the highest level of services. The consultant will uphold best practices using the Integrated Model of Supervision (IMS), rooted in human rights principles, equality, and evidence-based practice. Implementing supportive supervision as outlined in the IMS will enhance the global mental health workforce’s ability to provide high-quality, timely, appropriate, safe, and ethical MHPSS interventions to individuals affected by adversity.

3. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

• Provide 2 weeks of training for 24 participants covering the core components of the IMS training
  • Modules 1-4 (12 participants per training for 2 weeks). Each IMS training session will span 5 days.
  • Adapted IMS Training package geared towards professionals working in university settings
• Follow up with supervisees after the training for a duration of 6 months. Supervision will be provided in group format, with individual supervision provided as needed.

4. DELIVERABLES DESCRIPTION:

Deliverables:

• Workplan.
• Rapid needs assessment report.
• Tailored training agenda with a description of materials and adaptations made.
• Training report with recommendations.
• Findings presentation the International Medical Corps Senior Management Team (SMT) and The International Medical Corps MHPSS Technical Unit.

DUE DATE(S)

• TBD

• June 14

• July 12

• December 15

4.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT DELIVERABLES

• Develop a work plan for IMS training in Ukraine with input from key stakeholders within IMC.
• Conduct a rapid needs assessment and gain familiarity with the context of Ukraine, including a desk review and key informant interviews.
• Facilitate a pre-training meeting for all participants (refer to IMS Training Curriculum).
• Provide implementation consultation after in-person training for key stakeholders of IMC and their MHPSS workforce.
• Ensure the implementation of proper IMS supervision standards that can be integrated across sectors, including social welfare, health, education, nutrition, WASH, and protection.
• Coordinate connection between IMC and other actors working within Ukraine who have been trained on the IMS to facilitate in-country community of practice.

5. FUTURE PHASES (IF ANY)

N/A

6. TRANSFER OF SKILLS (IF ANY)

Six members of the IMC MHPSS team and members from the implementing partners will be trained to benefit the people targeted by IMC programming in Ukraine. The findings presentation aims to be a resource to capitalize the learnings of the training.

Job Description

Not Applicable

Job Requirements

Please refer to the Scope of Work above to view this Individual Consultancy details and requirements.

CODE OF CONDUCT As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns. SAFEGUARDING It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.