MHPSS Specialist

Description du poste

Join the ICRC as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist. This role enhances global MHPSS programmes effectively. Tasks Support field teams in developing context-appropriate MHPSS responses. Provide technical guidance for capacity strengthening and quality monitoring. Lead integration of MHPSS in detention responses and services for sexual violence. Skills Requires relevant expertise and experience in MHPSS programming. Strong leadership and technical skills in mental health care. Ability to work collaboratively across diverse operational areas. About the job The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Specialist provides technical expertise to strengthen the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of ICRC MHPSS programmes globally, and based on operational needs. Under the guidance of the MHPSS Programme Coordinator, and in coordination with MHPSS Regional Specialists and relevant colleagues across Health, Protection, and other operational métiers, the role contributes to aligning field operations with ICRC strategic directions, technical standards, and programming frameworks. More specifically, the MHPSS Specialist contributes to and supports field teams in the development and implementation of context-appropriate MHPSS responses for people affected by armed conflict and violence. The position provides technical guidance and support to field teams through programme development, capacity strengthening, quality monitoring, and the development of relevant guidance and tools. The role promotes an integrated approach to MHPSS across ICRC responses, including community-based, psychosocial, and specialized mental health care (psychological and psychiatric care). In addition to this, the position serves as a technical reference point for Level 4 specialized mental health care and provides technical leadership on the integration of MHPSS within detention responses and services addressing sexual violence.