Remote UNICEF Job Opportunity in Egypt in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Applicant criteria
- NationalityEgypt
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job TypeFull time
- Job FieldsHealthcare Jobs
- Opportunity FieldPsychology and Sociology, Others
- LocationRemotely
- Deadline2026-10-28
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is offering a consultancy opportunity in Egypt for 2026 for the position of Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being Consultant within the Health Section. The consultancy will run for two years and will be home-based, with travel as required.
The consultancy aims to support the implementation of UNICEF Egypt’s strategic plan on mental health and psychosocial support for children, adolescents, and caregivers, including the development and expansion of the Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) initiative.
Benefits
A two-year consultancy contract with UNICEF.
Opportunity to work from home, with travel as needed to carry out the assignment.
Gain professional experience in mental health and psychosocial support programs at the national level.
Collaborate with experts, government entities, international organizations, and partners across the health, education, and child protection sectors.
Contribute to the development of a national mental health and psychosocial support strategy for 2026–2028.
Participate in developing programs and initiatives aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
Duties & responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Support the development of the national Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) strategy and action plan for 2026–2028, and provide technical guidance for implementing the Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) initiative.
Service Development: Support the integration of mental health and psychosocial support services into primary healthcare, education, child protection, and other relevant sectors.
Coordination and Partnerships: Collaborate with government entities, international organizations, academic institutions, and other partners, and participate in meetings and awareness-raising activities.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Support data collection and analysis, conduct field visits, prepare progress reports, and document results, challenges, and recommendations.
Eligibility criteria
A master’s degree with a medical academic background is required; an additional postgraduate qualification in mental health is preferred.
At least 8 years of professional experience in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs.
Experience in primary healthcare, mental health promotion and prevention, and public health.
Fluency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
Strong communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
Ability to use Microsoft applications and other relevant computer software.
Experience with international organizations or donor-funded programs is preferred.
Previous experience with United Nations agencies in mental health and psychosocial support is considered an advantage.
Experience in health research, data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation systems is also an advantage.
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