This position shall be mainly responsible for the overall management and implementation of the program activities, including the strategic engagement of partners and other stakeholders toward a coordinated and integrated mental health and wellbeing system.

The Program Lead will also be responsible for managing the team’s performance, including coaching and mentoring, and support to the team members’ learning and development, and career plan.

Scope of Work

The Program Lead will be responsible for the following:

Program Management

1. Reports directly to the Program Director or the designated staff.

2. Prepares program concept papers, action plans, budgets, progress reports ,and other written outputs that may be required by Management.

3. Leads the program team in developing relevant project partnerships, and collaboration with like-minded institutions in government, civil society, academe and the private sector, following the Foundation’s protocols for engagement to create greater social impact in the field of mental health.

4. Proactively identify and manage program risks and opportunities.

5. Conduct evidence-based research on areas that will complement and improve the ongoing initiatives under the HUPH Program and introduce innovative programs and strategies aligned with evidence-based models and frameworks.

6.Represent the program in relevant internal and external meetings, events, and other similar activities.

7. Oversee the daily operations of the team, particular on matters pertaining to the technical and operational aspects of the program. If he or she can also introduce innovative programs and strategies aligned with evidence based models and frameworks

Support to Staff

8. Supervise and monitor the program team’s performance and quality of work.

9. Support the development and realization of staff’s learning and development plan.

Technical Resource

10. Provide technical brief of all relevant policies as it impacts the implementation of the program’s modules and toolkits, and activities.

11. Oversee the review and updating of Program’s relevant documents, such as Concept

Notes, Activity design, and Modules and toolkits, among others.

12. Design and conduct training and other capacity building activities to support the implementation of the project toolkits.

Organizational Support

13. Contribute and participate in organization-wide activities which are directed towards review of program priorities and design, resources, policies, and guidelines.

14. Performs other duties and responsibilities within reasonable bounds as directed by the immediate supervisor and Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Values

1. Relevant education/professional degree and certifications.
2. At least 5 years’ experience in working in the development sector, preferably in education, health or youth-focused projects. Experience working in international development or donor-funded projects would be an asset.
3. Strong leadership skills.
4. Demonstrated project planning, development, and management skills on similar
5. Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating learning sessions on subjects pertaining to mental health and wellbeing with a variety of audience. Experience in facilitating a session with a government agency or in a multi-sectoral setting is preferred.
6. Ability to develop learning materials, such as modules and toolkits on mental health and wellbeing.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate effectively with multiple, diverse teams.
8. Intermediate Research and analytical skills.
9. Excellent communication, computer application, data management, reporting, and presentation skills.
10. Values that are aligned with ULF core values of Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, , core values then stipulate ULF's core values Innovation, and Bayanihan.

Selection Criteria

1. Has a bachelor's degree in psychology, Guidance Counselling, and related fields. A master’s degree in psychology, guidance counselling, public health or administration is preferred.
2. A licensed psychometrician or registered psychologist is preferred.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing health programs for at least 3 years with relevant experience for at least 7 years.
4. Demonstrated experience in developing learning and training modules on mental health and wellbeing.
5. Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating capacity building activities, specifically on topics related to mental health and wellbeing.
6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with multiple teams.
7. Demonstrated ability for intermediate research and analysis.
8. Excellent communication, computer application, data management, reporting, and presentation skills.
9. Relevant professional degree/s and certifications.

• Education: Bachelor's (Required)
• Experience: Project Lead: 5 years (Preferred)
• License/Certification: Registered Guidance Counselor (Required)
• Psychology License (Required)