Overview
The MHPSS Programme Analyst will provide technical and programmatic support to strengthen the integration and delivery of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions across UNFPA’s implementing partners and sub-grantees.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementing partners to integrate structured MHPSS packages into SRH and/or GBV prevention and response programming.
- Conduct regular monitoring of facility-based MHPSS interventions.
- Provide strategic support and technical guidance for Peer Support Network (PSN) initiatives.
- Promote the use of international standards by orienting partners and applying IASC Guidelines.
- Support monitoring and reporting by compiling inputs from implementing partners.
- Maintain networks with MHPSS staff across the UN, NGOs, INGOs, and CSOs.
- Support implementing partners and sub-grantees in promoting community-based MHPSS interventions.
- Conduct capacity needs assessments among implementing partners and sub-grantees.
- Facilitate training on Psychological First Aid (PFA), Psychosocial Support (PSS), and specialized mental health-related issues.
- Conduct periodic individual and group supervision sessions with frontline workers.
- Support the development and rolling out of PSS manuals.
- Provide direct MHPSS support for UNFPA’s implementing partner staffs, sub-grantee staffs and other UN staff and family members, as required.
- Deliver additional MHPSS-related services or outputs depending on emerging needs.
Required Experience
At least 2 years of experience in community-based psychosocial support interventions, humanitarian response and training/coaching. Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience of using IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings. Understanding of the UN system in Myanmar and its engagement with local counterparts on MHPSS issues is preferred. Strong training, coaching, mentoring and supervision experiences.
Qualifications
An advanced degree with a specialization in areas such as clinical psychology, clinical social work, or mental health.
