Mental Health Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

Mental Health Assessments and Interventions:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for individuals and groups affected by the crisis, especially vulnerable populations such as migrant workers, families, and children.
• Develop and implement culturally sensitive mental health support interventions tailored to the specific needs of the affected population.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Provide training and guidance to staff, including social workers, psychologists, and volunteers, on mental health best practices, psychological first aid (PFA), and crisis intervention.
• Develop resources and conduct workshops to strengthen local capacity in mental health awareness and response.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with our multidisciplinary team, including social services, protection teams, and external partners, to ensure comprehensive care for those affected.
• Coordinate with local and international stakeholders to align mental health services with broader humanitarian efforts in the area.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mental health interventions and adapt approaches based on feedback and evolving needs.
• Document all activities, report on progress, and provide recommendations for future mental health programming in the humanitarian context.

Advocacy and Community Engagement:

• Engage with community leaders and stakeholders to foster acceptance and understanding of mental health initiatives.
• Advocate for mental health as a critical component of humanitarian response, emphasizing the importance of mental health for resilience and recovery.
• Other tasks as indicated by the management.
• The MH Consultant reports to the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatry, or a related field.
• Proven experience in mental health support in a humanitarian or crisis context, preferably with iNGOs.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and community mental health programming.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural skills; fluency in English required, with Arabic proficiency preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging and rapidly changing environments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Education: Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Experience: At least 3 years in MHPSS and humanitarian aid, preferably with an INGO.
• Language: Proficient in English and Arabic.

Skills:

• Expertise in planning, monitoring, and evaluating MHPSS interventions.
• Knowledge of cultural dynamics in crisis settings and UN cluster coordination.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, with proven flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent time and task management, with the ability to work independently within guidelines.
• Diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, and a high degree of security awareness.
• Strong commitment to developing expertise and contributing to MSD's mission and values.

Personal Qualities:

• Highly motivated, proactive, and resilient with a capacity for autonomous work under pressure.
• Commitment to ethical standards and the humanitarian vision of MSD.