Advisor, Global MHPSS TU, Intl

As a vital member of the Headquarters Technical Unit (TU) MHPSS Team, this role provides technical quality oversight and programmatic guidance to support global and country-level mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities. The position requires ensuring that all essential functions are performed effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enhance the impact of MHPSS programming in diverse humanitarian contexts.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide program support by guiding country teams in developing and implementing culturally appropriate mental health and psychosocial activities. This includes MH/primary health care integration, MHPSS case management, Early Childhood Development, Psychological First Aid, and designing holistic recreational, vocational, and social activities for children and youth affected by crises. Support peer programs for individuals with chronic or severe mental illness and mental health advocacy aligned with global guidelines and International Medical Corps (IMC) approaches.

- Assist country teams in proposal development to expand and strengthen MHPSS programming.

- Ensure all MHPSS activities comply with Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines on MHPSS support in emergencies and promote these global standards whenever possible.

- Advocate for complementary, holistic, and coordinated community-based MHPSS programming in line with IMC’s MHPSS approach and Technical Unit guidance on minimum and comprehensive quality standards.

- Support crosscutting integration by collaborating with country teams to align MHPSS efforts with Nutrition, Health, Child Protection, and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) programs.

- Facilitate coordination by supporting country-level Working Groups, encouraging IMC’s active participation or leadership, and contributing to advocacy, coordination, and mapping activities.

- Assist country teams in liaising with government authorities and international and national organizations to promote best practices and partnerships consistent with national strategies.

- Develop and implement standardized monitoring and evaluation tools to assess IMC MHPSS programs’ processes and outcomes, emphasizing evidence-based lessons learned for replication or expansion.

- Represent IMC and its MHPSS programs at relevant national and international conferences and meetings to enhance visibility.

- Support teams remotely and through frequent field visits to provide hands-on technical assistance.

- Provide regular reports and updates to the TU Senior Global MHPSS Advisor and regional Senior Director, maintaining ongoing communication regarding planning, methodologies, tools, and progress.

- Deliver detailed field visit reports including situational analyses, descriptions of assisted programs, support provided, and recommendations for improvement. Include annexes with all work products such as new or improved MHPSS tools developed during assignments.

- Perform additional duties as assigned, recognizing that responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of a four-year university degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Professional background as a mental health specialist (psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse) with clinical mental health practice experience.

- Over 10 years of relevant, progressive experience in mental health, including at least 5 years establishing and managing MHPSS programs in humanitarian and low-resource settings.

- Deep knowledge of global MHPSS guidelines, particularly the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings.

- Proven experience in training and capacity building.

- Strong mentoring, supervisory, and motivational skills.

- Excellent organizational abilities and experience managing teams.

- Proficient reporting and technical writing skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultural environments.

- Demonstrated honesty, diligence, and self-motivation.

- Ability to work independently or within a team, adapt to stressful workloads, and manage limited resources efficiently.

- Willingness and ability to travel frequently and on short notice to project sites.

- Excellent command of verbal and written English.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the advancement of MHPSS programming in challenging environments, working alongside dedicated professionals to improve mental health outcomes for vulnerable populations worldwide.