MHPSS Technical Advisor
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a senior MHPSS Technical Advisor in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, to provide overall technical leadership for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming, with a contract length of 12 months.
- Role
- MHPSS Technical Advisor
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The MHPSS Technical Advisor provides overall technical leadership for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming across the Syria Country Office, ensuring that MHPSS programs are high quality, evidence-informed, and systematically integrated across sectors.
What you'll do
- Provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction for MHPSS programming
- Lead on developing country strategy for MHPSS as part of CSP process
- Ensure MHPSS activities are implemented in line with approved technical models, safeguarding requirements and relevant international standards
- Support the selection, contextualisation and institutionalisation of scalable, replicable and contextually appropriate MHPSS models
- Lead assessment of MHPSS technical capacity needs among SCO staff, implementing partners and relevant frontline personnel
What it takes
- Master’s degree in psychology, mental health, or relevant field
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in MHPSS
- Strong technical knowledge of community-based MHPSS, child and adolescent MHPSS, scalable psychological and psychosocial interventions
- Experience in programme quality assurance, including development/adaptation of technical guidance and tools
- Experience in programme design and proposal development
- Experience in capacity strengthening of national and local partners
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology, mental health, or relevant field, and at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in MHPSS.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the Save the Children career site.
How to apply
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