Experience Required

More than or equal to 3 years

SOS Children's Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners.  We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for various full- time contract positions under the Nepal Multi-location Flood Response Project.

Job position

Coordinator – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

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The Coordinator - MHPSS, under the supervision of the Emergency Response Manager, will be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring psychosocial support and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities for children, young people, caregivers and other vulnerable individuals affected by the floods and related emergencies. The position will work closely with field teams, communities, local authorities and health and protection service providers to ensure appropriate psychosocial support, counselling, referral and mental health awareness services.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities

Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA), structured MHPSS activities and counselling services to affected children, caregivers and vulnerable individuals.

Conduct psychosocial needs assessments and identify vulnerable individuals and groups requiring appropriate support and referral.

Plan and implement psychosocial support activities in affected communities, Child-Friendly Spaces and other programme locations.

Strengthen referral pathways and coordinate with local governments, health facilities, protection actors and other relevant service providers to facilitate access to specialised services.

Support child protection and safeguarding activities, including community awareness on child protection, prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and available support services.

Monitor psychosocial activities, document progress and challenges, and provide regular updates and reports to the relevant programme team.

Qualifications, experience and skills

A minimum of a Master’s degree in Psychology with at least three years of relevant work experience; or a Master’s degree in any discipline with a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling and at least three years of relevant work experience.

Experience in psychosocial support, MHPSS, counselling, social work, protection, or humanitarian programming, preferably with experience working with children, caregivers, and communities affected by emergencies or displacement.

Experience in working with communities affected by disasters, displacement or other emergencies will be an added advantage.

Strong communication skills in both English and Nepali, along with proficiency in computer applications.

Strong interpersonal, coordination and facilitation skills, with a positive attitude.

Salary and other benefits

As per the policies of the organisation.

About Company

SOS Children's Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners.  We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.