Public summary
Seeking a strategic leader to head Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiatives within an international humanitarian NGO. This role involves oversight and innovation of evidence-based mental health methods, quality assurance, partner collaboration, capacity building, and representing the organization's thematic expertise globally. The position requires experience in humanitarian or post-conflict settings, programme management, and team leadership. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are beneficial. Work locations span multiple countries, including Germany, with preference for candidates authorized to work there.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Hamburg
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic vision and quality of the MHPSS thematic area and assigned evidence-based method portfolio; ensure alignment with organizational and sector standards; oversee partner onboarding and quality assurance processes; manage thematic coordinators and guide their work; drive continuous learning and adaptation of methods; represent the organization externally to shape policy and sector discourse; contribute to organizational planning and collaboration across departments; support safeguarding and participation standards; and ensure integration of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) practices.
Qualifications
Relevant academic background in MHPSS or related fields; substantial experience in humanitarian or post-conflict mental health programs; demonstrated leadership of thematic portfolios; expertise in program design, quality assurance, and capacity building; proficiency in facilitating trainings and communities of practice; strong understanding of quality standards and MEAL integration; fluency in English; additional languages such as Arabic, Dari, French, Spanish, or Ukrainian are advantageous; and experience with digital collaboration tools.