Amna, a leading provider of non-clinical mental health support to refugees and displaced communities globally, seeks a dynamic and experienced Head of Programs to join their team.
About Amna
Formerly known as the Refugee Trauma Initiative, Amna has been a beacon of hope for refugees and displaced families since 2016. They aim to create community-driven healing solutions and empower refugees to build a brighter future. Through innovative psychosocial approaches and safe spaces, Amna helps individuals and communities overcome the trauma of displacement and violence.
The Opportunity
This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to lead Amna’s programs department and spearhead the expansion of their impactful mental health and psychosocial care initiatives. As the Head of Programmes, you will play a critical role in:
- Strategic Growth: Effectively scaling Amna’s programs into new international contexts while maintaining the high quality of their existing services.
- Team Leadership: Providing strong leadership and fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment within the Programs department, which includes Training, Partnerships, and Associate Training teams.
- Program Development: Led situational analyses to identify new program opportunities and spearhead the accreditation of Amna’s programs with a relevant academic institution.
- Ethical Implementation: Upholding Amna’s values throughout the program development and implementation process, ensuring alignment and coherence across all program activities.
Who We Are Looking For
- Seasoned Leader: An experienced and passionate leader with a proven track record of managing diverse teams and driving positive change in the humanitarian sector.
- Programmatic Expertise: Extensive experience in therapeutic program design, management, implementation, and evaluation, preferably within a humanitarian context.
- Strategic Thinker: A strategic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to translate vision into action.
- Multicultural Pro: Experience working and leading teams in multicultural environments.
- Humanitarian Values: A candidate who embodies Amna’s values of empathy, humility, and a commitment to ethical program development.
- Global Mindset: Willingness to travel internationally and work remotely.
A Rewarding Career
This is an exceptional opportunity to impact the lives of refugees and displaced communities worldwide significantly. We encourage you to apply if you are a passionate and experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment.
How to Apply
To learn more and apply, download the appointment details USING THIS LINK using reference number 7274. The application deadline is Monday, June 3rd, 2024, at 9:00 AM BST.
Amna is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with personal or family experience as refugees.
Join Amna and champion mental health and healing in the refugee community!
