Job Description
Position: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Consultant
Type: Fixed-Term, Full-time
Reporting to: Head of Protection
Location: Remote (preferably Jordan) with travel to Gaza
Salary: TBC
ABOUT US:
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. We provide immediate medical aid to those in need and work to strengthen the health system and local capacity in Palestinian communities. As part of our commitment to holistic and people-centred responses, we recognise the need to strengthen the quality and impact of our Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to ensure the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of MHPSS programming in Gaza. The consultant will support the development and strengthening of MHPSS interventions, provide contextualised technical assistance to the Gaza programme and liaise with relevant health and humanitarian coordination bodies including WHO and the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Role Overview
·Evaluate and oversee the technical quality of MHPSS activities in Gaza.
·Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the technical design and delivery of MHPSS interventions.
·Provide contextualised, hands-on technical support to field teams, including MAP MHPSS Supervisors and Officers in Gaza.
·Support the integration of mental health into primary health care systems.
·Guide the implementation of specialised mental health services, including community, health facility and inpatient interventions.
·Serve as a technical liaison with WHO and MoH to align with national standards and coordination frameworks.
·Ensure all activities align with the IASC Minimum Standards for MHPSS in Emergency Settings.
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Job Requirements
MAP is seeking the services of an experienced MHPSS Consultant to provide technical oversight, strategic input, and hands-on capacity strengthening for our MHPSS interventions in Gaza. The consultant will work closely with the Head of Protection based in Gaza, MHPSS Supervisors, Officers, and key country programme staff.
MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.
Job Details
Job Title
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Consultant
Deadline
01 - Aug - 2025
Location
Remote Jobs
Workplace
Remote
Job Type
Contract and Consultation
Position Level
Manager-Level
Salary
TBC
Degree
Bachelor's
Experience
5 Years
Application Instructions
Please send your CV and a cover letter inclujding th points liksted below using the application link and apply using the “apply now function”. Your cover letter should include the points below and how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of MHPSS Consultant
· A proposal of no more than 3 pages outlining the approach, method, and workplan.
· Proposed financial day rate.
· CV highlighting relevant experience.
· References for similar work completed for an INGO.
**NB: MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
**We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting.
