Lead MHPSS Consultant

Job description

Company Description

INARA’s mission is to fill in the gaps in access to life-altering services for children in communities impacted by human-induced and natural disasters. INARA focuses on providing essential aid and support to those who are most vulnerable, ensuring that children receive the necessary care and resources. The organization works collaboratively with various partners to maximize its impact and reach. INARA is committed to improving the lives of children and communities affected by crises.

Job Title: Lead MHPSS Consultant

Location:

Remote (must be based in one of the following countries Gaza, Egypt, Lebanon or

Turkey)

Duration: 6 months

Reports to: Regional Program Manager

Purpose of the Role:

The Lead MHPSS Consultant will be responsible for providing technical leadership and

expert guidance to strengthen INARA’s mental health and psychosocial support

(MHPSS) programming for Gazan communities in Gaza and in the diaspora. The

consultant will lead the design, contextualization, pilot, and evaluation of evidence-

based, trauma-informed MHPSS training curricula, frameworks, and systems for INARA

and its local partners.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership and Design

- Conduct a comprehensive desk review of existing MHPSS national frameworks,

policies, WHO resources (mhGAP-HIG, SH+), and local/community tools relevant

to Gaza and diaspora communities.

- Design and lead a participatory MHPSS needs assessment, including Key

Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and mapping of

MHPSS structures and referral pathways.

- Lead the design of a contextualized, evidence-based MHPSS training curriculum

for frontline workers, community leaders, and non-specialist facilitators.

- Integrate global best practices (WHO SH+, mhGAP-HIG) with locally adapted

content, participatory tools, and trauma-informed approaches.

Capacity Building and Facilitation

- Develop training modules, manuals, and facilitator guides for SH+, mhGAP-HIG,

and INARA’s contextualized MHPSS curriculum.

- Lead virtual and/or in-person orientation sessions, training-of-trainers (ToT)

workshops, and capacity-building sessions for local partner staff and community

facilitators.

- Organize and moderate an online/virtual leadership forum for stakeholders to

promote collaboration and co-design of solutions.

Pilot Implementation and Quality Assurance

- Oversee the structured pilot implementation of the curriculum with local partner

teams and trained facilitators.

- Develop and implement a system for clinical supervision, coaching, referral, and

quality assurance mechanisms.

- Monitor pilot activities, collect and analyze user feedback, and refine training

materials and approaches accordingly.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

- Develop an M&E framework for the MHPSS capacity strengthening initiative,

including tools for baseline/endline assessments.

- Produce detailed progress reports and a final technical report, including

recommendations for scaling and sustainability.

- Provide technical inputs for donor updates and presentations as required.

Collaboration and Coordination

- Coordinate closely with INARA’s program teams, local partners, and other

technical experts involved (e.g., SH+ facilitators, mhGAP master trainers, clinical

supervisors).

-Represent INARA in relevant technical discussions, meetings, or forums with

stakeholders, donors, or peer organizations.

Key Deliverables:

1. Inception Report: Detailed work plan, methodology for desk review and needs

assessment, and timeline.

2. Desk Review Report: Summary of key findings from review of MHPSS

frameworks and tools.

3. Needs Assessment Report: Key findings from KIIs, FGDs, and mapping

exercises.

4. Contextualized MHPSS Curriculum: Comprehensive training package

including modules, manuals, facilitator guides, and supervision tools.

5. Leadership Forum: Organized and documented virtual forum with clear outputs

and participant feedback.

6. Pilot Implementation: Conducted pilot training sessions with trained SH+

facilitators and mhGAP trainees.

7. Monitoring Tools: Baseline/endline tools and evaluation framework for

measuring impact.

8. Final Technical Report: Comprehensive report summarizing activities,

outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for scaling and sustainability.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

- Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Public

Health, or related field.

Experience:

- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in designing and delivering

MHPSS programming in humanitarian/conflict-affected settings.

- Proven expertise in developing, contextualizing, and implementing trauma-

informed, community-based MHPSS training and interventions.

- Demonstrated experience working with WHO mhGAP-HIG, Self Help Plus (SH+),

or similar global MHPSS tools.

- Experience conducting participatory assessments and research in fragile

contexts.

- Strong track record of training-of-trainers (ToT) and capacity building for non-

specialist facilitators and community leaders.

- Familiarity with the sociocultural context of Gaza and/or the Middle East is highly

desirable.

Skills:

- Excellent technical writing, curriculum development, and training facilitation skills.

- Strong monitoring, evaluation, and analytical skills.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse

stakeholders.

- Excellent communication and cross-cultural skills, including virtual facilitation.

- Fluency in English required; working knowledge of Arabic strongly preferred.

How to apply

How to apply:

Please send your updated CV and a cover letter in English, detailing how you meet the responsibilities and requirements to recruitment@inara.org, with “Lead MHPSS Consultant” as the subject line. CV-only applications will not be considered, submitting a cover letter is required. and only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that INARA does not cover any relocation costs for this position.