MHPSS Officer – Gaza Children Project, Amman

About the role

UOSSM USA, a humanitarian health organization working in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), is launching a 2.5-month project in Amman, Jordan, for Gaza children with complex medical conditions (cardiac and renal/dialysis cases) and their caregivers. The project reaches 200 beneficiaries through a stepped-care model and is aligned with the IASC MHPSS Guidelines and Minimum Standards. The MHPSS Officer leads overall coordination, ensures the stepped-care pathway is implemented safely and on time, and acts as the main link with partners and site management. The post reports to the MHPSS Regional Coordinator and supervises Case Managers, a Psychologist and Community Volunteers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project coordination, work planning and implementation.
• Oversee the psychosocial screening process and the stepped-care pathway.
• Liaise with partners and site management, take part in regular coordination meetings and flag emerging protection concerns, including tensions linked to shared accommodation.
• Ensure the project follows the IASC MHPSS Guidelines and Minimum Standards, consent/assent, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Plan and follow up on capacity building for partner frontline staff (MHPSS basics, Psychological First Aid, safe identification and referral).
• Monitor project indicators and prepare progress and final reports.
• Support the team in problem-solving, case conferences and quality of documentation.

Required profile

• Master's degree in psychology, mental health or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in MHPSS programs, preferably with NGOs in humanitarian settings.
• Experience coordinating teams and working with partners.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IASC MHPSS Guidelines, Psychological First Aid and Case Management.
• Strong reporting skills in English and Arabic.
• Coordination, planning, communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, sensitivity to the needs of children and displaced families, and ability to work under pressure.

The contract is 2.5 months, closing on 5 November 2026. Applications are made through the online form together with a CV; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.