UNRWA - Programme Education - Lebanon

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator - Local Consultant

Duty station: Leb - Other Cities
UN system: Secretariat
Level: CON
Category: Consultants
Job family: Social Affairs
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
Closes: Jun 17, 2026 in 12 days Source: 03:59, Jun 17, 2026 UTC (timezone not specified)

About this role

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator is a local consultant role supporting UNRWA's MHPSS program in Lebanese schools. The consultant will implement, monitor, and evaluate MHPSS activities, develop operational plans, assess training needs, and build capacity for school counselors and management. Key responsibilities include integrating MHPSS into recreational and sports activities, conducting awareness sessions for caregivers and students, and coordinating with education and child protection actors. The role requires close collaboration with the MHPSS Officer and involves reporting on program outcomes and integration efforts across Tyre and North Lebanon areas for a 6-month period.

Key requirements

University degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Clinical Social Work
5 years managing MHPSS cases directly
3 years delivering PSS/child protection capacity building trainings

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing MHPSS cases directly and receiving and referring to high-level cases; including 3 years delivering PSS/child protection capacity building trainings. (Master's degree with 4 years' experience out of which 3 years delivering MHPSS/child protection capacity building trainings may be considered).
Required degree: A University degree from an accredited educational institution in Psychology, Counselling, or Clinical Social Work is required. (Master's degree with 4 years' experience out of which 3 years delivering MHPSS/child protection capacity building trainings may be considered).
Languages: English Arabic

Result of Service

Deadlines and Fee Schedule - Draft operational plan for MHPSS activities in - Finalize and implement the integration of MHPSS activities the recreational activities across Tyre and NLA schools. - Deadline 12 September 2026 - Payment on 30 September 2026 - Assess training needs and draft capacity-building plan - Conduct follow-up awareness sessions and update materials in coordination with the MHPSS Officer. - Deadline 26 September 2026 - Payment 30 September 2026 - Conduct follow-up awareness sessions and update materials - Present findings and recommendations to the MHPSS Officer and submit the final report on MHPSS integration and outcomes - Deadline 25 October 2026 - Payment 30 October 2026

Work Location

Tyre & North Lebanon Area

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator reports to the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer. The Consultant will be responsible for activities described below and to assist the …. Specific Outputs/Tasks include but not limited to: Support in implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting of the Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in UNRWA schools in Lebanon. Assist in developing and implementing operational plans of the MHPSS programme at UNRWA schools, in collaboration with AEOs (Area Education Officers) and SPs (School Principals) and MHPSS Officer Assess the training needs and build capacity of School Counselors and School Management to perform MHPSS activities and interventions and provide technical support as needed Ensure the implementation of awareness sessions to caregivers, children/youth, and community members within the annual plan of the MHPSS Officer; and develop awareness session materials Support in streamlining MHPSS into recreational and sport activities at UNRWA schools for various age-groups to nurture and foster the well-being of children and adolescents; Coordinate with education and other UNRWA programmes, as well as Psychosocial/ Child Protection actors to implement PSS and CP activities and services for students at UNRWA schools Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

A University degree from an accredited educational institution in Psychology, Counselling, or Clinical Social Work is required At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing MHPSS cases directly and receiving and referring to high-level cases; is required. Including 3 years delivering PSS/child protection capacity building trainings; is required. (Master's degree with 4 years’experience out of which 3 years delivering MHPSS/child protection capacity building trainings;) may be considered.

Languages

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic. Competencies: Relating and Networking Persuading and Influencing Applying Technical Expertise Following Instructions and Procedures Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Monthly Salary: USD 1,670.45

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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