Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator

The Gist:

Lead all mental health programming for Medecins du Monde’s Yemen mission, managing MHPSS integration across 29 health facilities and community networks in a severe humanitarian crisis. This role is for someone ready to drive mental health strategy and coordinate teams across multiple locations in a volatile operational environment.

What You’d Be Doing:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the country MHPSS strategy and ensure activities meet international standards and cultural appropriateness
• Provide technical supervision and capacity building to MHPSS officers in Sana’a, Aden, and Marib, including training in PFA and PM+ approaches
• Coordinate with local authorities, NGO partners, UN agencies, and health teams to strengthen referral pathways and integrated service delivery
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, donor reporting, and proposal development for MHPSS programming

What They’re Looking For:

• Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or related field, complemented by MHPSS and project management training.
• Experience: Proven experience managing MHPSS programmes in humanitarian settings, including programme design, quality assurance, monitoring, and donor reporting; solid understanding of IASC and WHO MHPSS frameworks.
• Standout Qualifications: Knowledge of Arabic and prior experience working in Yemen are strong assets; comfort with donor engagement, budget management, and stakeholder representation across multiple locations.

Good Fit If:

You thrive in evolving humanitarian contexts, balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical support, and are energized by coordinating across multidisciplinary teams and external partners. You’re aligned with MdM’s activist approach to social justice and can adapt quickly to changing security and operational conditions.

Languages:

Fluent English required (verbal and written); Arabic knowledge and Yemen experience are strong assets.

Deadline: December 10, 2026