Senior Cluster MHPSS Specialist – DRC, Uganda, Chad, CAR, South Sudan, Sudan

War Child

MHPSS Senior Specialist role ensuring effective implementation of Evidence-Based Methods for War Child across various countries. Leading thematic support and quality assurance for partner organizations involved in MHPSS.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇱🇧 LebanonSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and implementing Evidence-Based Methods (EBMs) in humanitarian contexts, with a strong focus on programme design, quality assurance, and partner engagement. Proficient in developing training materials and facilitating learning experiences to enhance partner capabilities.

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Evidence-Based Methods (EBMs)Programme DesignQuality AssuranceTraining FacilitationFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Programme DesignNeeds AssessmentQuality AssuranceMethod DevelopmentGuideline Creation

Soft Skills

Co-CreationPartner EngagementAdaptive Learning

Tools & Technologies

Training MaterialsLearning Cycles

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian ContextsPost-ConflictThematic GuidanceGrant Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The MHPSS Senior Specialist ensures the effective coordination, coherence and consistent implementation of a specific portfolio of War Child’s Evidence-Based Methods (EBMs) in a thematic area across an assigned cluster of partners and countries.
Responsible for translating strategies, standards and methodologies into contextually relevant thematic/EBM support to partners.
Oversees EBM quality assurance, partner onboarding, thematic guidance, and adaptive learning within a cluster.
Represents and builds the profile and reputation of War Child's EBM Care System Portfolio externally.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant academic background or a closely related field.
Relevant experience in the thematic area, including in humanitarian or post‑conflict contexts.
Experience working with partners on co‑creation and delivery of programmes.
Demonstrated experience in programme design, needs assessment, learning cycles and quality assurance.
Experience developing methods, tools, guidelines, training and learning materials.
Experience facilitating trainings, workshops and virtual learning.
Programme or grant management experience is an asset.
Fluency in English is required for this role.
Additional languages may be useful depending on stakeholder groups and organisational context, for example Arabic, Dari, French, Spanish, or Ukrainian.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility: This vacancy is open to internal candidates only.
Location: We operate in a global context, with team members based across multiple countries.
Salary and secondary employment conditions are aligned with the applicable in-country salary scale, and local terms and conditions will apply.