Global Mental Health Research Specialist
1 day ago
About Us
At Globalnyt, we strive to improve mental health outcomes and psychosocial well-being through technical assistance, capacity development of National Societies, the IFRC and the ICRC, competence development of staff and volunteers, knowledge generation and knowledge sharing, research, and communication and humanitarian diplomacy, policy and advocacy.
We do not work directly with the affected population but rather assist the National Societies, the IFRC and the ICRC to provide MHPSS services in accordance with their auxiliary role and mandate. Our team is organized around a group of MHPSS specialists, project managers, strategic communication specialists, and support services.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled MHPSS Research Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the knowledge generation and research agenda within the RCRC Movement MHPSS Hub. They will coordinate the MHPSS Research network in cooperation with the co-chairing National Societies (British & Swiss RC), write research proposals and projects including Horizon Europe, National Institutes of Mental Health and ELHRA/ R2HC applications, and advise on or conduct research on behalf of Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocate and drive the RCRC MHPSS research priorities and research agenda.
- Coordinate and co-lead the RCRC MHPSS research network with the British RC and Swiss RC.
- Organise the MHPSS Research Carnival.
- Explore possibilities for research development within the Movement.
- Lead on the writing and development of research components in project proposals, grant applications, and research consortium bids e.g., Horizon Europe, ELHRA, Wellcome Trust and National Institutes of Mental Health.
- Work alongside the Fundraising and Partnership team to maintain partnerships with academic partners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support the Communications team with research-related content (e.g., podcasts, news articles/blogs, website content Q&As, research network newsletter, etc.).
- Support the Head of Unit with strategic discussions.
- External representation of the MHPSS Hub at research-related events and conferences.
- Any other task assigned by Line Manager or Director of the MHPSS Hub.
Requirements
- A PhD and post-doctoral experience in global mental health, psychology, social care, and/or psychiatry.
- Minimum 5 (five) years of relevant work experience in conducting research related to MHPSS.
- Proven skills in developing and drafting research proposals, research grant applications, and working within research consortiums involving academics and practitioners based in high and low-income settings.
- Experience in working for or volunteering with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
- Strong organizational, communication, and networking skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office package and statistical software packages.
- Aptitude for learning and using new digital tools and databases.
- Advanced written and spoken English is required; knowledge of spoken Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, and/or Chinese is a definitive advantage.
What We Offer
The salary level for this position is 49000 DKK – 52500 DKK/month including pension contributions. The place of employment is Danish Red Cross, and the duty station will be Copenhagen with regular international travels, including to humanitarian contexts worldwide.
The application deadline for this position is Friday 24 January 2025.
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