Programme Associate, LSC-7, Gaza

About the role

UNFPA is seeking a Programme Associate (LSC-7) in Gaza to support its programme development and implementation, and to strengthen the integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) into Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Adolescent and Youth programmes and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services. The role covers programme support, monitoring and evaluation and communication.

Key responsibilities

• Lead MHPSS/SRHR/GBV/Adolescent and Youth integration, including rollout of integration guidelines and targeted training with UNFPA and coordination bodies
• Strengthen MHPSS documentation and safe information management across partners, and support standardization of referral pathways
• Support an integrated MHPSS supervision system and a competency-based capacity-building framework for MHPSS supervisors and frontline staff
• Lead the UNFPA IPs MHPSS community of practice and take part in AWP development and revisions
• Review IP progress reports, support capacity-building activities and programme implementation reviews for Gaza
• Monitor integration activities, develop MHPSS indicators and streamline M&E tools for partners
• Document good practices, support donor monitoring and other missions, and support M&E for other programmes as delegated

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, psychiatry, social studies, public health, development or a related field is highly desirable; alternatively, secondary education plus three years of qualifying experience may be considered
• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience for Bachelor's holders, seven years for secondary education holders
• Experience in MHPSS, GBV and SRH programming in humanitarian, emergency and development contexts is highly preferred
• Proven experience developing and delivering capacity-building activities or MHPSS, GBV and SRH services
• Fluency in English and Arabic

Required skills

• Strong understanding of GBV Minimum Standards, MHPSS Minimum Service Package and SRH service delivery in emergencies
• Excellent facilitation, communication and coordination skills, adapted to culturally and contextually sensitive settings

What we offer

• A competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable
• A work environment reflecting gender equality, diversity, integrity and work-life balance