Remote Job Opportunity with UNICEF in Tunisia 2026 in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced the opening of applications for a specialized consultancy opportunity in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Tunisia for 2026. The position offers a four-month remote contract focused on developing and delivering a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Psychological First Aid (PFA).

The consultancy aims to strengthen the capacity of psychologists, social workers, and child protection professionals to provide initial psychological support to vulnerable children, including those affected by violence, poverty, displacement, and humanitarian crises, helping them cope with psychological distress safely and effectively.

The selected consultant will develop a comprehensive training curriculum, prepare training manuals and educational materials, contribute to the creation of an online course, and deliver two Training of Trainers sessions while evaluating their outcomes. These activities will help improve the quality of mental health and psychosocial support services in Tunisia.

Benefits

• A four-month consultancy contract with UNICEF.

• The opportunity to work remotely.

• Financial compensation based on the submitted financial proposal and the terms of the approved contract.

• Gain professional experience in developing mental health and psychosocial support programs.

• Contribute to training child protection professionals and strengthening their professional capacities.

• Participate in developing online training content for frontline workers.

• Collaborate with an international organization working in child protection, health, and education.

Required Fields of Study

The opportunity targets applicants with academic qualifications and professional experience in the following fields:

• Psychology.

• Psychiatry.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• Public Health.

• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

• Social Work.

• Child Protection.

• Other related disciplines.

The selected consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Develop a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) curriculum in Psychological First Aid (PFA).

2. Prepare a trainer's manual and a participant's guide, along with educational materials and assessment tools.

3. Develop case studies, practical scenarios, and interactive exercises that simulate real-life situations.

4. Contribute to the development of an online course on Psychological First Aid for frontline workers.

5. Integrate child protection principles, trauma-informed approaches, and referral mechanisms to specialized services.

6. Train participants to recognize signs of psychological distress and communicate appropriately with children and their families.

7. Deliver two Training of Trainers sessions in collaboration with UNICEF and its partners.

8. Evaluate training outcomes and improve educational materials based on participant feedback.

9. Develop recommendations to help relevant institutions implement the training program in the future.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Hold at least a master's degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.

2. Have 10 to 20 years of professional experience in child protection, psychology, or social work.

3. Demonstrate excellent proficiency in both Arabic and French, written and spoken.

4. Have the ability to design and deliver specialized training programs.

5. Be capable of developing educational manuals, assessment tools, and training materials.

6. Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

7. Adhere to professional and ethical standards related to child protection and information confidentiality.