Description
The Child Protection MHPSS Officer will serve as the field-level technical focal point for child and caregiver Mental Health, Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The role focuses on strengthening the quality, sustainability, and accessibility of community-based psychosocial support.
The Officer will provide technical accompaniment to IRC CP staff, partners, government counterparts, community committees, volunteers, and facilitators to implement and sustain evidence-based PSS and parenting approaches.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing technical MHPSS support, referrals, and program quality assurance
- Supporting community-based PSS activities, volunteers, and field follow-up
- Promoting evidence-based PSS and parenting approaches
- Building partnerships with government and non-governmental actors
- Supporting child-sensitive assessments and data collection
- Strengthening capacity, coordination, monitoring, and reporting
The Officer will work closely with the Child Protection Manager, CP Case Workers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of MHPSS programs.