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Readvertisement: Child Protection Specialist (MHPSS), NO-3, TA, 6 months #00138215, Caracas – Venezuela, LACR

UNICEF

Published

21 Aug 2026

Deadline

26 Aug 2026

UNICEF’s Child Protection Section will coordinate a multi-sectoral contribution to the mental health and psychosocial response to the earthquake. This will be done under overall government leadership and through existing partnerships (wherever possible) to assist long-term sustainability of MHPSS infrastructure. Under the Supervision of Child Protection Specialist, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist will support the design and implementation of a psychosocial programme and support to displaced and affected children. The MHPSS Specialist will provide technical leadership and coordination support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions in response to Venezuelan Earthquake. The role will ensure that community engagement, accountability, and behaviorally informed approaches are embedded across sectors and aligned with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).