Mental Health and psychosocial Support Coordinator (Local Consultant), Tyre and North lebanon Area

Tyre

  • Organization: UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
  • Location: Tyre
  • Grade: CON
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Social Affairs
    • Refugee rights and well-being
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Result of Service

Coordinated schedule that aligns their activities over the 2-months consultancy period starting 01 September 2025. Work Schedule for MHPSS Coordinator in liaison with the Officer 1-5 sept. 2025 Review progress, plan final recreational activities 8-12 sept. 2025 Implement recreational MHPSS activities 15-19 sept. 2025 Prepare follow-up awareness sessions 22-26 sept. 2025 Conduct awareness sessions, collect feedback 29 Sept.-3 Oct 2025 Analyze feedback, begin drafting final report 6-10 Oct 2025 Finalize report, prepare presentation 13-17 Oct 2025 Submit final report 20-24 Oct 2025 Develop presentation materials 27-31 Oct 2025 Present findings and recommendations

Work Location

Tyre and North Lebanon Area

Expected duration

2 months extendable

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent reports to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer. The Consultant will be responsible for activities described below and to assist the Specific Outputs/Tasks include but not limited to: 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 to 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 commands of written and spoken English and Arabic UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default Competencies: Relating and Networking Persuading and influencing Applying Technical Expertise Following Instructions and procedures coping with pressure and setbacks Total Remuneration : USD 5,011.35

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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