Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist (MHPSS) – Ninewa (Part Time)

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Public Health, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or clinical certification in psychosocial support, counselling, or trauma care is an asset.
• Training in MHPSS standards, trauma-informed care, or GBV response is highly desirable.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in monitoring, reporting activities simultaneously.
• Good computer skills (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and implementing MHPSS programs in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven experience in delivering psychosocial support services, including individual and group counselling.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including survivors of trauma, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
• Familiarity with referral systems, ethical standards, and coordination with health and protection actors.
• Experience with UNDP or other UN agency projects and donor-funded programming.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

• The position is based in Mosul.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa Governorate and Sinjar District, including rural and field locations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.

Position’s physical requirements

• Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.
• No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed care and psychosocial support in post-conflict or humanitarian settings.
• Experience working with survivors of violence, GBV, and displacement, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
• Familiarity with national mental health systems, referral pathways, and coordination with health directorates and NGOs.
• Strong understanding of cultural sensitivities and community-based approaches to mental health.
• Experience in designing and delivering MHPSS training for local staff and facilitators.
• Knowledge of ethical standards in psychosocial support, including confidentiality and informed consent.
• Proficiency in developing MHPSS indicators and integrating psychosocial dimensions into broader M&E frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse and high-pressure environments.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, mental health advocacy, and inclusive recovery.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Mental-Health-and-Psychosocial-Support-Specialist–MHPSS—-Ninewa_JR44430

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is August 16, 2025.

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