OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station: Paris

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Job Family: Social and Human Sciences

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-AUG-2023

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The role of the Mental and Psychosocial Wellbeing Consultant covers the design and coordination of the strategy of the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) pertaining to mental and psychosocial wellbeing, including programs on trauma and support to programs on Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH), sports and others. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Liaison Officer for the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation.

Background

WPDI was founded in 2012 by artist, social activist Forest Whitaker, who is the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace & Reconciliation as well as member of the United Nations Advocacy Group for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WPDI is a non-governmental organization that operates in countries and regions impacted by violence and poverty in close partnership with UNESCO and other United Nations agencies, including UN Women. Our mission is to empower underprivileged youths and women living in these vulnerable places to become peacemakers, leaders and entrepreneurs in their communities. We help them become (a) mediators who will address tensions and conflict between and within communities with competence and confidence, (b) community organizers who are equipped to reach out to other youth to undertake educational and cultural projects to promote peace, dialogue and tolerance, (c) entrepreneurs who can create economic opportunities for themselves and for their communities.

For such empowerment to be effective, it is essential for underprivileged youths, women and other vulnerable groups, to have the means to respond to their mental and psychosocial needs, notably in terms of trauma, which is indispensable for achieving such key UNESCO objectives as youth development and gender equality. Having observed that population residing in fragility- and conflict-affected areas often lack access to mental and psychosocial wellbeing services, WPDI seeks to strengthen its capacity to deliver services in this regard and, more generally, advocate for the recognition of mental and psychosocial wellbeing as integral to promoting peace and sustainable development in contexts marked by violence, poverty or marginalization.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mental and Psychosocial Wellbeing Consultant duties and responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:
• Contribute to the strengthening and streamlining of WPDI trauma-healing programs, with respect, in particular, to the design of curricula for youth and children audiences.
• Design curricula for children and youth audiences in trauma-healing and working with WPDI trauma officers in its target countries to seamlessly integrate trauma-informed practices in the program.
• Work with country teams to assess the trauma needs of beneficiaries of our programs, and devise a plan to deliver the support needed.
• Deliver support services in trauma-healing as requested by staff and beneficiaries at WPDI Community Learning Center in Aubervilliers, France.

DELIVERABLES:
• Program documentation on WPDI’s trauma healing program highlighting its purpose, implementing strategy, activities, and expected outcomes
• Trainer curricula and resources tailored for children and youth audiences focused on trauma healing
• WPDI trauma programs in Africa harmonized and coordinated
• Monthly progress reports on the implementation of the tasks listed above

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COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

University Degree (Master or equivalent) in a relevant area, e.g. psychology, social work or other related social science field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in trauma-informed care, psychology, mental health, or other relevant fields of work.

Skills and Competences:

• Profound understanding of trauma-informed principles and practices.
• Ability to design curricula tailored for children and youth audiences in trauma healing.
• Skill in assessing the trauma needs of program beneficiaries.
• Proficiency in delivering trauma-healing support services to both staff and beneficiaries.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with WPDI trauma officers and country teams.
• Skill in adapting interventions to be culturally sensitive and relevant.

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge of English and French, both spoken and written

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, then download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:

• A statement indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment;
• A written proposal comprising:
o An approach and methodology for the assignment in line with the terms of reference;
o A competitive fee for the overall cost of the assignment (lump-sum) which should be quoted in USD for an 11-month period.

Upon completing the Word file with all the requested information above, upload the file at the “My Employment History Form / My Documents” section of the online application form.
Applications should be completed in English. Please note that only applications with the above requested information will be considered. Please also note that applications cannot be edited once submitted.

The evaluation of candidates will be based on the criteria detailed in this vacancy notice. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete further assessments and interviews. A reference check may be requested at a final stage of the selection process.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

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