Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator

Support the implementation and management of the MHPSS program.

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Overview

Support the implementation and management of the MHPSS program.

You have:

  • A University degree from an accredited educational institution in Psychology, Counselling, or Clinical Social Work is required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing MHPSS cases directly.
  • Including 3 years delivering PSS/child protection capacity building trainings is required.
  • A Master's degree with 4 years’ experience out of which 3 years delivering MHPSS/child protection capacity building trainings may be considered.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
  • Experience in working with children/youth programming, psychosocial support, or protection with an NGO, INGO or UN agency is required.
  • Familiarity with referral pathways and ability to train on Child Protection, MHPSS indicators or referrals.

Contract

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Result of Service

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Work Location

Beirut, Saida and Tyre

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Support in implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting of the Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in UNRWA schools in Lebanon. Assist in developing and implementing operational plans of the MHPSS programme at UNRWA schools, in collaboration with AEOs (Area Education Officers) and SPs (School Principals) and MHPSS Officer Assess the training needs and build capacity of School Counselors and School Management to perform MHPSS activities and interventions and provide technical support as needed Ensure the implementation of awareness sessions to caregivers, children/youth, and community members within the annual plan of the MHPSS Officer; and develop awareness session materials Support in streamlining MHPSS into recreational and sport activities at UNRWA schools for various age-groups to nurture and foster the well-being of children and adolescents; Coordinate with education and other UNRWA programmes, as well as Psychosocial/ Child Protection actors to implement PSS and CP activities and services for students at UNRWA schools Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

A University degree from an accredited educational institution in Psychology, Counselling, or Clinical Social Work is required. At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing MHPSS cases directly and receiving and referring high-level cases Including 3 years delivering PSS/child protection capacity building trainings; is required. (Master's degree with 4 years’ experience out of which 3 years delivering MHPSS/child protection capacity building trainings;) may be considered.

Languages

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic. Competencies: Relating and Networking Persuading and Influencing Applying Technical Expertise Following Instructions and Procedures Coping with Pressure and Setbacks DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience in working with children/youth programming, psychosocial support, or protection with an NGO, INGO or UN agency is required. Familiarity with referral pathways and ability to train on Child Protection, MHPSS indicators or referrals. Remuneration: USD 1,670.45 / month

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to implement a new program successfully? This question assesses your experience with program management and implementation. Provide specific examples of programs you managed, highlighting your role and strategies used.
How do you approach training others in psychosocial support techniques? The interviewer wants to know about your training and mentoring skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation you faced while working with youth and how you handled it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you find effective in raising awareness about mental health among communities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have collaborated with other organizations on a mental health program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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