Technical Advisor, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Quick answer
Catholic Relief Services is hiring a mid-level Technical Advisor for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to support global humanitarian programs with a requirement for 50% international travel.
- Role
- Technical Advisor, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- Organization
- Catholic Relief Services
- Location
- Global (with 50% travel)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
Catholic Relief Services is seeking a technical advisor to integrate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) into their RAPID program interventions globally. The role involves providing technical guidance, staff wellbeing support, and capacity building for partners and field teams across emergency contexts. The position is a fixed-term, 18-month engagement requiring significant international travel.
What you'll do
- Provide technical guidance on MHPSS integration into emergency programming.
- Support staff wellbeing for teams working in disaster-affected contexts.
- Lead technical design for complex humanitarian proposals.
- Facilitate trainings, mentoring, and coaching for staff and local partners.
- Represent CRS at interagency events and manage relationships with external donors.
What it takes
- Proven experience in MHPSS programming within humanitarian settings.
- Strong facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.
- Fluent in English; professional proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred.
- Ability to influence stakeholders in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position based in a specific office?
The position involves working with regional and Country Program teams and requires the ability to travel for work 50% of the time, functioning in a hybrid capacity.
What is the duration of this employment?
This is a fixed-term contract role scheduled for 18 months, tentatively starting July 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027.
What language skills are required for this role?
Fluent English is required for the position. Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is considered an added advantage.
How is the compensation structured for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Catholic Relief Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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