UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foun...

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West and Central Africa (WCAR) Multisectoral Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) consultant

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Contract Duration - 11 months

Working arrangement: Remote consultancy with travel

Scope Of Work

Tthe Consultant provides authoritative technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of concrete and sustainable contributions to regional efforts that advance multisectoral MHPSS for children, adolescents, and communities.

Technical advice and assistance

Strategic planning and programme management

Programme performance oversight and evaluation

Advocacy, networking and partnership building

Knowledge management and strategic learning

Minimum requirements: (Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills)

Education: Advanced degree from a recognized academic institution in related fields (Mental Health, Social Work, Medical Sciences, Psychology, Sociology or related field.

A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with at least 10 years of professional experience and evidence of relevant professional training can act in lieu of an advanced degree.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience working in MHPSS Multisectoral Programmes

Experience with the low intensity psychological / psychosocial interventions used within UNICEF WCAR.

Experience of training, capacity building, supervision and mentoring of staff providing MHPSS, ideally with qualifications in teaching / training and/or supervision

Proven experience in EASE, EQUIP and CFC amongst other interventions / approaches, both as a trainer of trainers, trainer of helpers and technical assistance in deployment.

Experience working with or within LMIC and emergency settings supporting MHPSS programmes across the humanitarian development-peace triple NEXUS.

Previous experience in leading and working within multi sectoral and cross-sectoral MHPSS programmes and teams with a demonstrated understanding of multisectoral MHPSS as well as of MHPSS in Child Protection, in Education, and in Health/Nutrition.

Experience in drafting and presenting investment case for MHPSS / CAMH.

Language Requirements: Excellent French and English oral and written communication skills (including with specific MHPSS terminology).

Desirables (If provided in the TOR): Combined experience of MHPSS technical assistance position at country, regional and global levels would be an asset.

• Technical advice and assistance
• Strategic planning and programme management
• Programme performance oversight and evaluation
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building
• Knowledge management and strategic learning

• Excellent French and English oral and written communication skills (including with specific MHPSS terminology).

• Advanced degree from a recognized academic institution in related fields (Mental Health, Social Work, Medical Sciences, Psychology, Sociology or related field.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with at least 10 years of professional experience and evidence of relevant professional training can act in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience working in MHPSS Multisectoral Programmes
• Experience with the low intensity psychological / psychosocial interventions used within UNICEF WCAR.
• Experience of training, capacity building, supervision and mentoring of staff providing MHPSS, ideally with qualifications in teaching / training and/or supervision
• Proven experience in EASE, EQUIP and CFC amongst other interventions / approaches, both as a trainer of trainers, trainer of helpers and technical assistance in deployment.
• Experience working with or within LMIC and emergency settings supporting MHPSS programmes across the humanitarian development-peace triple NEXUS.
• Previous experience in leading and working within multi sectoral and cross-sectoral MHPSS programmes and teams with a demonstrated understanding of multisectoral MHPSS as well as of MHPSS in Child Protection, in Education, and in Health/Nutrition.
• Experience in drafting and presenting investment case for MHPSS / CAMH.