NGO Job Openings: Program Manager, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) - Volunteer at Sim Impacting Lives Foundation. Finance & Admin Officer at Heartland Alliance Limited / GTE (HALG)
Sim Impacting Lives Foundation is a non-governmental and non-profit organization committed to making a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable populations. Established under Nigerian law, our foundation operates with a mission to provide holistic support to individuals affected by natural disasters, gender-based violence (GBV), drug abuse, malnutrition and other crises, with a special focus on children, young girls, and women.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Manager, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) - Volunteer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Volunteer
Position Overview
As the Program Manager for MHPSS, you will be responsible for leading and managing our mental health and psychosocial support programs.
This volunteer role requires a dedicated individual with a strong background in mental health, program management, and community engagement.
You will work closely with our team, community partners, and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that improve mental health outcomes and provide essential support to individuals and families.
Key Responsibilities
Program Development and Management:
Design, implement, and oversee mental health and psychosocial support programs in alignment with the foundation’s mission.
Set program goals, objectives, and strategies, ensuring they meet community needs and priorities.
Manage day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring effective delivery and coordination of activities.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, mental health professionals, and other stakeholders.
Conduct outreach and awareness campaigns to promote mental health and encourage program participation.
Collect and incorporate community feedback to refine and improve program offerings.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Develop and implement tools and methodologies to assess program effectiveness and impact.
Analyze data and prepare reports on program outcomes, successes, and areas needing improvement.
Use evaluation results to make informed recommendations for program enhancement and sustainability.
Resource Management:
Oversee the allocation of program resources, including budgeting, supplies, and materials.
Identify potential funding sources and partnerships to support program growth and sustainability.
Advocacy and Awareness:
Advocate for mental health issues and represent the foundation at relevant events and meetings.
Create and distribute educational materials and resources to raise awareness about mental health and psychosocial support.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Previous experience in mental health program management, ideally in a non-profit or community setting.
Strong knowledge of mental health issues, psychosocial support strategies, and public health approaches.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data management tools.
Commitment:
This is a volunteer position with a flexible time commitment.
Benefits
Opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health and well-being in the community.
Gain valuable experience in mental health program management and community advocacy.
Collaborate with a dedicated team committed to creating positive change.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Resume and a Cover Letter as a single document outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to: smm.silfrecruitment2024@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Next Job
Heartland Alliance Limited / GTE (HA) is an indigenous non-governmental organization established to address the human rights needs of vulnerable persons in the society.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance & Admin Officer
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: State Program Manager
Job Summary
The Finance and Admin Officer will be responsible for day-to-day financial as well as administrative-related concerns on the project within the state.
The incumbent will work closely with the Zonal Manager in ensuring activity expenditures are allowable, allocable, and reasonable and that financial reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide guidance regarding all financial standard practices to all sub-recipients in the state.
Responsible for maintaining the interface between HALG and sub-recipient within the state to ensure accountability and the timely processing of sub-recipient funds.
Address account concerns, as they arise, in a timely and succinct manner and ensure compliance with donor standard practices.
Input data into QuickBooks on a daily and monthly basis.
Review monthly financial reports from sub-recipients before submitting them to the Finance Manager.
Coordinate fund requests and disbursement, verification, and reconciliation of financial statements of accounts of the office and partners.
Solely responsible for the custody and preparation of checks for payments after due approval has been obtained from the Regional Office and or the State Team Lead.
Undertake the receipt and payment of cash as directed by the Regional Office and or the State program Manager.
Coordinate the remittance of tax and pension contributions to the relevant tax authorities.
Ensure that proper office records are kept and maintenance of project asset register.
Generate activity budget and oversee the disbursement of petty cash after obtaining necessary approvals.
Co-locating with green housing partners when the need arises.
Supervise the Logistic Assistants and the Transport Assistants to ensure smooth management of operations.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 4 years experience in accounting related to NGOs and community-level programs.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Independent judgment and discretion in completing assignments, seeking approval as appropriate.
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.
Other Competencies:
Time Management - Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Cultural Sensitivity - Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioural habits.
Language Skills:
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
Demonstrated competency in public speaking.
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, and PowerPoint.
Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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