Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor at CBM

About the Role

• We are seeking a Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor to provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to our humanitarian programmes.
• The role supports the design, implementation, and quality assurance of inclusive MHPSS interventions in fragile and humanitarian contexts, in line with CBM’s MHPSS Framework and global standards. 
• You will work closely with CBM Country Offices and partners, contribute to programme development and learning, and represent CBM in relevant technical and coordination forums.
• This position is locally hired and may be based in one of the following CBM locations:Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Abuja (Nigeria), Amman (Jordan), or Bensheim or Berlin (Germany).

You will

• Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of MHPSS components within humanitarian programs. 
• Contribute to the expansion of CBM’s MHPSS work in humanitarian contexts. 
• Develop training materials, tools, and guidance for inclusive MHPSS in line with global frameworks. 
• Support quality assurance, learning, and documentation of best practices. 
• Build and maintain networks and partnerships related to MHPSS. 
• Represent CBM in external technical forums and provide expert advice and advocacy. 

These are your qualifications

• Advanced Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mental health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychosocial Disability).  
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries, ideally in humanitarian contexts. 
• Experience supporting partners and building capacity through training, coaching, or supervision. 
• Strong understanding of disability-inclusive development and its application to mental health. 
• Strong intercultural and conflict-sensitive skills. 
•  Willingness to travel to humanitarian contexts. 
• Fluency in English is required; French and/or Spanish are an advantage.    
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.