Advisor, Global MHPSS TU, Intl - (5531)

Organization: International Medical Corps Closing date: 12 Nov 2026 ADVISOR, GLOBAL MHPSS TU, INTL - (5531) Job Title Advisor, Global MHPSS TU, Intl Location Afghanistan - AF Cameroon - CM Central African Republic - CF Chad - TD Croatia - HR Democratic Rep of Congo - CD Ethiopia - ET Global - GO (Primary) Jordan - JO Lebanon - LB Libya - LY Mali - ML Nigeria - NG Pakistan - PK Palestinian Territory - PS Somalia - SO South Sudan - SS Sudan - SD Syria - SY Ukraine - UA United States - , US Venezuela - VE Yemen - Sana’a, YE Category Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Date Needed By 11/2/2026 Program Description (Background) The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the world where International Medical Corps has a program office. It is a remote position with significant travel to country programs as requested. Advisor, Global MHPSS Technical Unit About International Medical Corps International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. Job Summary As a member of the HQ TU MHPSS Team, provide technical quality oversight and programmatic guidance and support to global and country-level MHPSS activities and programming. Essential Duties & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation • Program support: Support country teams and provide guidance and oversight in the development and running of culturally appropriate mental health and psychosocial activities, including MH PHC integration, MHPSS case management, Early Childhood Development, Psychological First Aid, designing holistic recreational, vocational and social activities for children and youth targeting refugees and vulnerable populations across the region, peer support programs for people with chronic or severe mental illness, mental health advocacy and other programs in line with global guidelines and IMCs approach. • Proposal Development: Assist country teams in developing further MHPSS programming as appropriate and in the development of project proposals • Standards and principles: Ensure that all MHPSS work is in keeping with IASC guidelines on MHPSS support in emergencies. • Promote global guidelines such as IASC MHPSS guidelines where appropriate opportunities arise • Ensure and promote complementary and holistic coordinated community based MHPSS programming compliance with IMC’s MHPSS approach and Technical Unit Guidance notes on minimum and comprehensive quality standards for MHPSS programs. • Crosscutting integration: Provide support to country teams based on identified needs and working to ensure IMC holistic and crosscutting approaches across MHPSS, Nutrition, Health, Child Protection and GBV program areas. • Coordination: Support country level coordination WG efforts, promoting IMC’s active participation and/or leadership, and contribution to WG advocacy, coordination and mapping activities. • Support country teams in coordinating activities with relevant Government Authorities, International and National Organizations, advocating for best practices, and partnerships in line with national strategies. • M&E: Develop and employ consistent, standardized tools for monitoring and evaluating processes and outcomes of IMC MHPSS programs across the region, with attention to record of lessons learned through evidence-based practice for the purpose of project replication or expansion. • Representation and visibility: Represent IMC and its MHPSS programmes in relevant national and international conferences and meetings. • Travel: Support teams remotely and in person through frequent field visits Reporting • Regular reporting and updates to TU Senior Global MHPSS Advisor and regional Senior Director • Regular contact with Senior Global MHPSS Advisor about planning, methods and tools used, and progress. • Expected Outputs for each country technical assistance field visit will include: Field trip report that includes a situational analysis, program(s) assisted, assistance provided, and recommendations for follow up/improvement. Annexes that include all work products including any new or improved MHPSS tools or measures used during the assignment. Skills & Qualifications • The qualified candidate will be a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse) with professional practice experience in clinical mental health • At least 5+ years’ experience in setting up, establishing and running MHPSS programs in humanitarian and low-resource settings • In-depth knowledge of global guidelines (e.g. IASC Guidelines on MHPSS In Emergency Settings) • Training and capacity building experience • Very good ability to mentor, support and motivate others • Strong organizational and supervisory skills • Strong reporting and writing skills • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments • Honest, hardworking and a self-motivated • Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources • Ability to travel often and on short notice to project sites • An excellent command of verbal and written English and French International Medical Corps is a ‘first-responder’ both to natural and men-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and committed to do everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff with high degree of resilience, extremely decisive quality and ability to move fast. International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Job Description JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the Headquarters (HQ) Technical Unit (TU) MHPSS Team, provide technical quality oversight and programmatic guidance and support to global and country-level MHPSS activities and programming To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Program support: Support country teams and provide guidance and oversight in the development and running of culturally appropriate mental health and psychosocial activities, including mental health (MH)/primary health care (PHC) integration, MHPSS case management, Early Childhood Development, Psychological First Aid, designing holistic recreational, vocational and social activities for children and youth targeting refugees and crisis-affected populations across the region, peer support programs for people with chronic or severe mental illness, mental health advocacy and other programs in line with global guidelines and International Medical Corps (IMC) approach. • Proposal Development: Assist country teams in developing further MHPSS programming as appropriate and in the development of project proposals • Standards and principles: Ensure that all MHPSS work is in keeping with Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines on MHPSS support in emergencies. • Promote global guidelines such as IASC MHPSS guidelines where appropriate opportunities arise • Ensure and promote complementary and holistic coordinated community based MHPSS programming compliance with IMC's MHPSS approach and Technical Unit Guidance notes on minimum and comprehensive quality standards for MHPSS programs. • Crosscutting integration: Provide support to country teams based on identified needs and working to ensure IMC holistic and crosscutting approaches across MHPSS, Nutrition, Health, Child Protection and VAWG program areas. • Coordination: Support country level coordination Working Group (WG) efforts, promoting IMC's active participation and/or leadership, and contribution to WG advocacy, coordination and mapping activities. • Support country teams in coordinating activities with relevant Government Authorities, International and National Organizations, advocating for best practices, and partnerships in line with national strategies. • M/E: Develop and employ consistent, standardized tools for monitoring and evaluating processes and outcomes of IMC MHPSS programs across the region, with attention to record of lessons learned through evidence-based practice for the purpose of project replication or expansion. • Representation and visibility: Represent IMC and its MHPSS programs in relevant national and international conferences and meetings. • Travel: Support teams remotely and in person through frequent field visits • Reporting: Regular reporting and updates to TU Senior Global MHPSS Advisor and regional Senior Director • Regular contact with Senior Global MHPSS Advisor about planning, methods and tools used, and progress. Expected Outputs for each country technical assistance field visit will include • Field trip report that includes a situational analysis, program(s) assisted, assistance provided, and recommendations for follow up/improvement. • Annexes that include all work products including any new or improved MHPSS tools or measures used during the assignment Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive. Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Typically a 4-year University degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. • The qualified candidate will be a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse) with professional practice experience in clinical mental health • Typically, 10+ years of relevant and progressive experience working in a mental health-related field, including at least 5+ years' experience in setting up, establishing and running MHPSS programs in humanitarian and low-resource settings • In-depth knowledge of global guidelines (e.g. IASC Guidelines on MHPSS In Emergency Settings) • Training and capacity building experience • Very good ability to mentor, support and motivate others • Strong organizational and supervisory skills • Strong reporting and writing skills • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments • Honest, hardworking and self-motivated • Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources • Ability to travel often and on short notice to project sites • An excellent command of verbal and written English Additional Technical or Language Requirements Fluency in French required ETHICAL CONDUCT AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships. International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve. As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. 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