MHPSS Technical Advisor
Quick answer
Save the Children International is hiring an MHPSS Technical Advisor in Ukraine to lead high-quality mental health and psychosocial support programming and provide strategic technical guidance to staff and partners.
- Role
- MHPSS Technical Advisor
- Organization
- Save the Children International
- Location
- Ukraine
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The MHPSS Technical Advisor will lead the strategic development, design, and implementation of high-quality mental health and psychosocial support programming for Save the Children in Ukraine. This role involves providing technical oversight, training, and coaching to staff and partners to ensure interventions align with global standards and evidence-based practices. The advisor will also represent the organization in national coordination forums and work cross-sectorally to integrate MHPSS services into broader child protection and education initiatives. This position requires deep expertise in child and adolescent mental health within humanitarian contexts.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership for MHPSS programming in line with global frameworks.
- Design and support the implementation of evidence-based MHPSS initiatives across sectors.
- Provide technical supervision, coaching, and mentoring to field teams and partner staff.
- Represent Save the Children in national MHPSS coordination platforms and technical working groups.
- Collaborate with MEAL teams to track program indicators and generate evidence for improvement.
What it takes
- Advanced degree in Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or a relevant mental health field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in MHPSS programming in humanitarian or non-humanitarian contexts.
- Expertise in global MHPSS standards such as IASC Guidelines and MSP.
- Proven ability to train and supervise staff in technical intervention delivery.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Ukraine, where the post holder will work with local teams and partners.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting; candidates are requested to include their salary expectations in their application.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Applicants must have an advanced degree in a relevant mental health field and at least five years of experience in MHPSS programming.
How should I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter in English, including details of their salary expectations and English proficiency.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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