Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

JOB CONTEXT:

HI Palestine is currently operating as a stand-alone program under the authority of the Emergency Division, with a dedicated governance framework adapted to the scale and complexity of the crisis. This arrangement, confirmed until the end of 2026, is intended to provide the structural flexibility and operational responsiveness required in the current context, while also anticipating and preparing for a transfer back to Mashreq Programme (regional office).

The mission's operational strategy relies on 4 pillars: Health (Rehabilitation and P&O), Armed Violence Reduction, Atlas Logistics, and Inclusive Education. Cross-cutting components include IHA, MHPSS, Protection Mainstreaming, and DGA.

Women, men, girls and boys with disabilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have been disproportionately impacted by the recurrent escalations and unprecedented humanitarian crisis. People with disabilities face significant needs and complex barriers to accessing humanitarian services and assistance across sectors of intervention.

MHPSS is a core component of HI s intervention in Palestine. MHPSS is systematically integrated into HI s health activities, including rehabilitation and P&O, as well as into its education interventions. In this context, the MHPSS Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the technical quality, coherence, and coordination of MHPSS activities across the programme.

As activities continue to expand in the WB, the position will also support the harmonization of approaches, tools, and processes between Gaza and the WB, ensuring consistency in programme implementation.

Finally, with the programme expected to transition to the regional office in the coming months, the MHPSS Specialist will contribute to preparing and supporting this transition, ensuring continuity of technical leadership and knowledge transfer.

Under the management of the Technical Head of Program (THoP) the MHPSS Specialist in Palestine (based in Amman, Jordan) continues the support and technical leadership for the MHPSS sector. The MHPSS Specialist will ensure continuity and training and technically support MHPSS teams, while ensuring the quality, consistency, and integration of MHPSS across interventions and multidisciplinary health and education programmes. The position will also support the harmonization of approaches between Gaza and the West Bank and contribute to preparing the programme's transition to the regional structure.

The MHPSS Specialist will have strong interactions with Internally: Area Manager, Project Managers, Technical officers, Officers, Specialists, MEAL department, Operations Manager, Grants Manager and externally: partners, local authorities, health structures, health NGOs.

The MHPSS Specialist will report to the THoP, will have a technical management from the MHPSS Global Specialist and will have the functionnal management of the MHPSS teams in Gaza and West Bank.

Desired Candidate Profile

YOUR PROFILE:

• At least least 5 years of overall professional experience in the field of MHPSS including a minimum of 3 years experience in emergency response in conflict affected countries.
• You hold a Master degree in psychology, preferably in clinical psychology, or a related field is required.
• Training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches for trauma, stress, and mental health issues in emergency contexts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings guidelines and associated documents.
• Experience in conducting multi-sectorial assessments is required
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills required;
• Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory;
• Arabic skills are a strong asset;

The position is open at both international and national levels. If you are Jordanian, you will benefit from a national contract with the local package.

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