LOCAL EXPERT FOR DE-INSTITUTIONALISATION (DE-I)

Job Description

NI-CO is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated person to act as a Local Expert on De-Institutionalisation (De-I) to support implementation of the above EU projectWorking for NI-CO, the Local Expert will be based in Amman and will report to the NI-CO resident Component Lead.He/she will provide support to the local project team and the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) of Jordan.The Local Expert will be expected to positively contribute in progressing the objective of transforming residential institutions across Jordan.This will involve them supporting the Component Lead in the management of the various aspects of the De-I programme, including support to the Coordination Officers based in Karak and Ruceifa.Responsibilities will include:The day-to-day facilitation of meetings specific to the different component parts of the De- programmeSupporting the discharge of residents to their own families/communities and the follow upMonitoring of these arrangements to ensure that families are being properly supported in caring for their loved ones.They will also work to provide support to the De-I unit in MoSD along with the NI-CO resident Component Lead.ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCERelevant Professional Qualification5 years? experience of working in care servicesExperience of developing assessments, care plans including management of case conferencesAbility to support the work on De-I and the relationship between NI-CO, the MoSD and HCDKnowledgeable about the strategic plan for De-I and the Law No.20: 2017Good organisational and planning skillsComputer literate (MS Office ? word, excel, PowerPoint)Ability to work as a team memberSelf-motivated to achieve results.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Local Expert will:

• Report directly to and be accountable to the NI-CO resident Component Lead for their work.
• Be a member of the local NI-CO team and work with Short Term Experts (STEs), including LUMOS, either remotely or otherwise to achieve agreed outcomes and ensure evidence-based decision making.
• Provide support to the local coordinators in the transition of residents form the centres to their own families/communities and the immediate follow up to ensure that families are being properly supported in caring for their loved ones.
• Develop systems for monitoring the progress of transition for each individual including:
• the comprehensive assessments for both individuals and their families,
• transitional plans for individual residents
• discharge plans and follow up/monitoring of any new placements.
• Co-ordinate/facilitate engagement of key stakeholders/work streams to identify issues, challenges and ideas for improvement for the consideration of the MoSD Technical Team.
• Support the resident Component Lead in meeting the objectives of the project as they relate to de-institutionalisation.
• Support the Component lead in dissemination and sharing of information and papers with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Component lead in co-ordinating project activities and making links between relevant work streams to ensure a cohesive, joined up approach to the De-I process in Jordan.
• Provide local and regional knowledge of community services available and be directly involved in the programme of Community Service Mapping.
• Provide logistical support to training initiatives developed and provided as part of the project.
• Provide an overview of documentation produced ? training materials; guidance; policies and procedures etc. ? derived from the project, providing a critical review of these to ensure they are fit for purpose in Jordan.
• Critically evaluate and support work undertaken as part of the De-I component.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The contract offered is on a 6-month basis for 5 days per week in Amman, either as an independent consultant or secondee.The post will be subject to review at the end of the initial 6-month period.
• Where the Local Expert is required to attend workshops/ meetings etc. outside of Amman and to stay overnight/s then appropriate expenses will be paid.

N.B. Those either currently employed by MoSD or who were employed by MoSD within the past 6 months will be ineligible to apply for this position.Salary:Attractive remuneration package dependant on skills and experienceTerm:Initial Full time fixed term (for a period of 6 months) with the possibility of this being extended following a review.

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