Senior Technical Officer-MHPSS

Humanity & Inclusion Job Advert Job Vacancies HI-Recruitment (HI) October 27, 2026, 1:40pm 1 HI has been working in South Sudan since 2006, implementing emergency and development activities aimed at improving the protection, quality of life and promotion of the rights of vulnerable people, including those with disabilities. HI’s current portfolio takes an integrated and multi-sectoral approach, with interventions focusing on MHPSS, protection (GBV prevention and response), functional, therefore HI is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Officer-MHPSS. Re-advertiesed(STO)_0001.pdf (2.8 MB) Attached advert: Hj i humanité &inclusion Job Announcement-Senior Technical Officer-MHPSS HI-SOUTH SUDAN Re-advertised Senior Technical Officer- MHPSS From Monday - Thursday (07:30 AM - 05:00 PM) & on Friday from 7:30am-12:30pm Position title Position in duty Station Duration Contextualization* South Sudan remains in a severe and protracted humanitarian crisis driven by conflict, displacement (IDPs and Refugee, Returnees from Sudan), economic chaos, disease outbreaks, and climatic shocks (HNRP 2026). 10 million people need humanitarian assistance in 2026, while 7.65 million people face acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or worse). The influx has overwhelmed already fragile lifesaving basic service delivery systems (HNRP 2026. Food insecurity remains acute in these areas(Aweil and Maban, Renk and Malakal), with a high proportion of the population classified in IPC Phase 3-4 (Crisis and Emergency), including approximately 60% cent of the population in Aweil of Northern Bahr el Ghazal facing IPC Phase 4 conditions, while Maban County remains largely classified in Crisis and Emergency due to displacement, market disruption, and disease outbreaks (IPC 2026). The food security and livelihoods situation in Northern Bahr el Ghazal is characterized by widespread poverty, high vulnerability, and dependence on fragile, climate-sensitive livelihoods, with 73% of households relying on crop farming alongside livestock, fishing, and casual labor that provide low and unstable income. BACKGROUND TO HUMANITY & INCLUSION AND COUNTRY MISSION Humanity and Inclusion -HI (the new name and re-branding of Handicap International since January 2018) was founded in France in 1982. In 2009, the HI Federation was established in Brussels. The membership of the Federation has since expanded to 8 countries, namely; France, Belgium, UK, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Canada. HI vision asserts: “Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we, aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity”. HI is an independent and impartial aid and development organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Currently, HI is present in at least 56 countries, with its humanitarian programs reaching at least 2 million people. In 1997, HI along with other partners was awarded the Nobel Pea rize-f its international campaigns to ban landmines sale and use. oe TER ON Ay, Humanité & Inclusion | 138, ‘O/ NA s : “| Hi i \3\ 4, we </ {00 bucnanivy |>! 7 : x &inclus: ng : Y Vs ve & Fréres Lumiere, ¢§ 98379, 69371 LyopfCedex 08, Ffanigé ndicap International{ NeSiret : 519 655 997 00038 SI Dénomination légale : Fédérati Livraison : 5, rue des Alouettes é C hi.org on, France | Fé Pate earl a “#33 (0)4 78 69 79 79 | Fax.: + 33] (O}} \\ For further information about HI please visit: https://hi.org/ and http://www.hi-us.org/ and https://humanity- inclusion.org.uk/en INFORMATION ON THE CONTEXT OF THE MISSION HI has been working in South Sudan since 2006, implementing emergency and development activities aimed at improving the protection, quality of life and promotion of the rights of vulnerable people, including those with disabilities. HI's current portfolio takes an integrated and multi-sectoral approach, with interventions focusing on MHPSS, protection (GBV prevention and response), functional rehabilitation and livelihoods, with disability mainstreaming as a cross-cutting theme across all program. HI has established a base in the Great Pibor Administration Area, Northern Bahrel Ghazal and has a presence in Wau and Malakal. HI has worked in Greater Unity and Central Equatorial States of Morobo and Yei, which remain among the most conflict- and disability-affected states in the country. The operational context in South Sudan today is considered largely humanitarian/emergency, with resilience programming being phased in. Ongoing peace initiatives, if successful, could result in large population movements of returnees (both IDPs and refugees) across the country. HI current programs are funded by SSHF, WFP and GFFO. As part of its strategy, HI South Sudan is prepositioning to deepen programming in Protection, to expand program interventions in Health (MHPSS, reproduction health and physical rehabilitation) as well as inclusion in humanitarian action, livelihood and to undertake innovative programming in Education in emergency. HI works in close collaboration with the South Sudan Humanitarian Clusters (Health, Protection, Food Security & Livelihoods and Education), UN agencies and Government departments (Health, Agriculture, Education, Gender and Youth, and Relief & Rehabilitation Commission). HI is also an active member of the South Sudan NGO Forum, Health. The mission currently employs 02 international and 21 national staff, working from the coordination office in Juba, field office in Pibor, Aweil, Wau, Renk and Malakal. General Mission. e The Senior Technical Officer (STO) — MHPSS contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's (HI) mandate and ten-year strategy as expressed in the Strategic Operational Plan (StratOp) at country level. The STO ensures the effective implementation of the technical strategy (StraTech) within the MHPSS sector, guaranteeing the technical quality, relevance, relevance, and impact of MHPSS interventions across the program. e Reporting to the Operations Manager who overall South Sudan Country mission, the STO- MHPSS provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of MHPSS activities. The position maintains a Strong functional collaboration with the MHPSS Technical Specialist at Regional and Headquarters levels, ensuring alignment with HI global technical frameworks, standards, and strategic priorities. The STO also works in close coordination with the Technical Head of Programme (THoP) and Other technical sectors to promote integrated multi-sectoral programming. e The STO actively represents HI in relevant national and sub-national technical coordination platforms, including the Health Cluster, MHPSS Technical Working Groups, and other relevant forums. The position maintains strong working relationships ‘with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare to. ensure FIN TER RS Y — . : Humanité & Inclusion | fs ase des Fréres Lumi: ox SS 88379, 69371 Lyon Cedex 08, France | 23 Oy yy) Dénomination légale : Fédd Ea n dicap Intern al Ne Siret : 519 655 997 00038 o\ 4 Yi Livraison : 5, rue des Alou a ya ot pUr+ 83 (0)4 78 69 79 79 | Fax.: + ie (0)4 ® 6 79 94 | Mail cortecteytt ong | Web x hi.org j* . ~ alignment of MHPSS interventions with national priorities, policies, and frameworks, while contributing to the strengthening Of national systems and coordination mechanisms. e The STO contributes to strategic planning and the expansion of quality MHPSS programming by leading technical assessments, identifying emerging needs and opportunities, and translating lessons learned and evidence into improved program approaches. The role leads the documentation and capitalization of best practices, success stories, innovations, and lessons learntxi to inform organizational learning and strategic decision-making. e The STO contributes to the development of high-quality technical proposals, concept notes, project amendments, and technical strategies in close collaboration with program and teams. The position provides technical inputs for donor reports, internal reporting, technical reviews, and evaluations, ensuring accurate reflection of achievements, challenges, and recommendations. e The STO supports the operationalization of projects by providing direct technical expertise, field- level mentoring, and troubleshooting for complex MHPSS cases or program challenges. The role works closely with Project Managers and field teams to ensure quality implementation, effective monitoring, and achievement of expected results. Missions / responsibilities Mission | : providing specialized expertise in the form of policy guidance and technical support to projects, partners and/or programs in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral or cross-cutting scope. e Provide appropriate technical guidance and to project leaders, partners and/or specialists. e Performs technical activities or ensures that projcnt(s) activities are in accordance with internal quality and technical standards and suggests improvements as necessary. e Adapt the project's technical documentation as in accordance with global standards. Coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners, as delegated by the or project manager. e Propose research and study topics, conduct if necessary and supervise data collection. e Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within its technical scope. e Produce policy guidance for the countries to participate to the design. Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning with a global impact. e Ensure Global and Field Technical get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed. Humanité & Inclusio| fe fee, CS 88379, 69371 Lyon Cédex 08, Franke gen in n/ Dénomination légale : hi.org f e Coordinate with headquarters to ensure adequate capitalization to improve method globally and collect scientific evidence; initiate or test new innovative solutions to address the main challenges of the sector. e Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the Specialist or Project Manager e Anticipate and prepare for nexus adjustments in your sector. Mission 3: Ensuring the internal technical training of his/her Sector or on cross- cutting themes. e Contribute to technical recruitment, in cooperation with the Field specfalist. e Carry out the necessary technical training in his/her field. e Contribute to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in its sector and may a third- party assessor. Contribute to the development of a local talent pool within his/her sector (conducts interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs). e Assist in coordinating technical professional development and facilitating a community of practice, in collaboration with the technical division. Mission 4: Contributing to ensure the external technical influence of HI On his/he perimeter, in close collaboration with the technical program team. e Contribute to the outreach of HI expertise: can represent HI technical expertise by delegation in relevant local, regional and international networks and with local partners. e Ensure coordination and collaboration with the project's technical partners, in with the Field Specialist. e Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its of work. e Support writing for new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope. Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities. e Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedmss actions of the program Eligibility e Must possess a valid South Sudan national ID. Education and Professional Experience e Master's degree in clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Support (MHPSS), Public Health, Social Work, Counselling Psychology Community Psychology, Social Sciences, or another relevant field. e Minimum of 8 of progressive professional experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), public mental health, psychosocial programming, or related humanitarian and development interventions. e Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and providing technical oversight of quality MHPSS program, including community-based MHPSS, psychological first 5 ee ERR re 4 4 fe ae { Humanité & Inclusion | avenue des Fréres Pe ere, CS 88379, 69371 Lyon Cedex 08, France \ Dénomination légale : Fé érdtion Handicap {peal Ife} vat | N° Siret : 519 655 997 00038 OCT, 202 ) el, il 33 (0)4 78 69 79 79 | Fax. : + 33 (0)4 78 69 79 ou l; Nai 23.8 hi.org | ve — 5, rue des al Lael yi . TN a