The Role :Community Mental Health Programme Officer
Fixed term contract for 2 years/Full-Time

Reports to :
The Community Mental Health Programme Officer will report to the Programme Manager.

Job Overview
CBM Global Disability Inclusion (CBM Global) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities worldwide and in Burkina Faso.

The CBM Global Burkina Faso Country Office receives, amongst other CBM Global member associations, funding from CBM Global Switzerland for the implementation of several projects in various fields, including community mental health.
Mental health is a priority area for CBM Global and its health partners in Burkina Faso. As part of this partnership, two mental health projects are being implemented in five health districts, with new prospects from 2023 onwards.

To strengthen its support to local implementing partners and programmatic assistance, the CBM Global Burkina Faso Country Office is seeking applications for a Community Mental Health Programme Officer.

Based : Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with travel within and outside the country. We welcome applications from those with the right to work in Burkina Faso. We do not offer expatriate contracts.
Hours : Full-time
Salary range : The salary offered will be competitive, dependent on skills and experience, as well as country of location. We only offer a local contract.

Responsibilities and Duties
1. Monitor and support local partners in the implementation of the projects under his/her responsibility
2. Update project plans as appropriate, ensure effective monitoring and measures of quality, as well as reporting, together with local partners
3. Assess and validate the terms of reference for the implementation of activities
4. Alert partners to any shortcomings (delays, non-compliance with quality standards, various risks) and propose remedial measures

5. Ensure project budget monitoring and compliance with administrative, financial and HR procedures, with the support of the CBM Finance Manager
6. Ensure reporting according to the CBM Global computerised project monitoring system and quality standards

7. Represent CBM Global at meetings, conferences, workshops, and site visits
8. Build collaborative relationships with international and government entities and non-governmental organisations with a view to developing new programmes
9. Capitalise on inclusion (disability mainstreaming) and ensure its technical development in the projects under his/her responsibility

10. Act as a bridge between the CBM Global Burkina Faso Country Office, project implementing partners, and mental health advisors
11. Provide analytic, programmatic and strategic input to the identification and development of new mental health projects
12. Contribute to the drafting and monitoring of partnership contracts (rights and obligations)

13. Contribute to the analysis of the security environment in the areas of intervention
Person Specification
All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they are desirable, and will be assessed from a combination of information provided from the application form and interview process.

Experience

1. Minimum 4-year university degree in social sciences, health, social work, project management, mental health or related disciplines
2. Demonstrated knowledge of human rights-based approach
3. Knowledge of the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities or related international law treaties

4. Strong commitment to work closely and in partnership with the target
population, explicitly with persons with disabilities
5. In-depth knowledge of the Burkina Faso health system, social inclusion in general, and disability issues in particular
6. More than 5 years’ professional experience, preferably in the field of development and mental health, including at least 3 years in an international or local development organisation

7. At least 5 years’ experience in programme monitoring and evaluation against international standards, and ability to set up systems in a participatory manner
8. Good knowledge of health development sectoral policies in Burkina Faso
9. Strong skills in developing project proposals for institutional donors

10. Demonstrated experience of working with various stakeholders, including the
United Nations, international NGOs, and government and donor agencies
11. Experience in strategic supervision, coaching and capacity building
12. Good knowledge of inclusive project cycle management
13. Good command of English (written and spoken)

Shortlisting and Interviews
CBM Global is an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly.
All applications are subject to our shortlisting process ; if you are shortlisted we will contact you and invite you to attend an online interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills tasks to complete as part of the recruitment process.
How to apply

More information about CBM Global Disability Inclusion can be found by
visiting the new CBM Global website : www.cbm-global.org

Closing date : 5th April 2022

Please download the application form from here Burkina Faso : Community Mental Health Programme Officer | CBM Global (cbm-global.org). Complete and send us the Application Form, and your Curriculum Vitae in English (no more than two pages). There is space on the Application Form to include a cover letter, so there is no need to provide a separate letter. In the subject header of your email, it would be helpful if you could add the role title for which you are applying.

Email to recruitment@cbm-global.org by the closing date.