Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) Trainer-CDCS

Position Title: Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) Trainer-CDCS

2025-12-14 Nangarhar Full Time 10

Job Location:	Nangarhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per HI Scale
Vacancy Number:	HI-2025-0353
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Nangarhar

Organization:	Handicap International
Years of Experience:	Bachelors’ degree in general Psychology or clinical psychology.
Contract Duration:	7.5 Months
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a psychologist in MHPSS training role within humanitarian or development settings.
Close date:	2025-12-14

About Handicap International:

HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.

Job Descriptions:

Job Purpose:

The MHPSS Trainer plays a key role in building the technical capacity of Psychosocial Workers (PSWs) to ensure high-quality, safe, and context-appropriate MHPSS services for crisis-affected communities. The position focuses on identifying learning needs, designing and delivering relevant training packages, and strengthening the practical skills and confidence of PSWs through ongoing coaching, supervision, and field-based mentoring.

The role also contributes to improving the well-being and functional outcomes of individuals experiencing mental health concerns, psychosocial distress, or disabilities, particularly those whose conditions have been aggravated by emergencies. The Trainer supports PSWs in applying appropriate tools, approaches, and intervention methods, and collaborates in the development and adaptation of MHPSS materials suited to local realities and humanitarian constraints.

Based in Nangarhar, the position will provide technical support primarily to HI’s teams in the province and may extend to neighboring operational locations such as Kunar, depending on program priorities. Time spent across sites will be organized according to team needs, workload distribution, and project requirements.

The role involves regular field travel, including to remote and hard-to-reach areas, to accompany mobile and static teams and ensure consistent implementation of MHPSS standards, clinical protocols, and safeguarding principles. By strengthening staff competencies and supporting quality service delivery, the MHPSS Trainer contributes directly to the overall effectiveness and responsiveness of HI’s MHPSS programming.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

Technical Guidance and Support in MHPSS Trainings:
1. Provide specialized technical support to the Project Supervisor, Project Manager, and field teams to ensure the effective and high-quality implementation of all MHPSS training activities.
2. Ensure that all training content, methodologies, and tools align with HI’s global technical guidelines, international MHPSS standards, and evidence-based approaches.
3. Adapt and contextualize existing training packages to reflect local needs, project objectives, and evolving technical priorities.
4. Coordinate closely with key internal units including Logistics, MEAL, and the MHPSS Technical team to ensure smooth, coherent, and technically sound implementation of training initiatives.

Capacity Building of HI and Partner Psychosocial worker (PSW):
1. Conduct individual competency assessments of HI and/or partner PSWs using approved HI technical assessment tools.
2. Develop a comprehensive capacity-building plan based on assessment results, field observations, feedback, and identified gaps in PSWs competencies.
3. Define training topics, develop training frameworks, prepare session plans and share them with relevant departments for validation and coordination.
4. Lead and facilitate the implementation of all capacity-building activities, including coaching, structured training sessions, mentorship, and follow-up support.
5. Administer pre- and post-tests, conduct periodic assessments of training impact and ensure MHPSS service quality meets the minimum standards set by HI.
6. Promote evidence-based practice by sharing new scientific findings, updated guidelines, and best practices in MHPSS for PSWs.
7. Facilitate or support the delivery of internal, external and online MHPSS training opportunities for HI and partner staff.
8. Provide technical coaching and on-the-job support during field visits to strengthen clinical practice and adherence to MHPSS protocols.

Contribution to HI’s MHPSS Capacity-Building Influence:

1. Represent HI’s MHPSS capacity-building expertise within local coordination networks, professional groups, and relevant sectoral platforms when requested.
2. Support broader influence efforts by contributing to the development and dissemination of training tools, guidelines, and technical resources.
3. Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Line Manager, Functional/Technical Manager, or Senior Management Team in support of project objectives.
Reporting, Documentation, and Data Management:

Support the project team in preparing periodic documentation such as training reports, case studies, newsletters, and success stories.
Develop and submit weekly action plans, progress summaries, and technical reports to the Line Manager and Functional Manager in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the MHPSS Technical specialist in drafting or updating training guidelines, protocols, SOPs, manuals, and other technical documents.
Prepare training Terms of Reference (ToRs), attendance records, meeting minutes, and maintain systematic documentation for all training-related activities.
Ensure timely feedback, technical advice, and improvement recommendations are shared with PSWs and project teams based on field observations and training outcomes.
Maintain accurate data on capacity-building activities and contribute to ensuring data quality for reporting and monitoring purposes.

Technical Learning, Knowledge Sharing, and Capitalization:
1. Collect relevant information and documentation to support learning, capitalization, or scientific-review initiatives.

Participate in knowledge-sharing activities and contribute to integrating lessons learned and best practices into program implementation, under the supervision of the MHPSS Technical Specialist or Project Manager

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge required

Essential

Bachelors’ degree in general Psychology or clinical psychology.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a psychologist in MHPSS training role within humanitarian or development settings.
Experience in emergency interventions & capacity building in MHPSS is an asset.
Desired experience in project implementation and/or management.
Knows the international frameworks and technical issues of MHPSS.
Knowledge of MHPSS interventions in emergency response and multidisciplinary approaches.
Solid understanding of the principles of disability and inclusion.
General computer skills (use of MS Office package etc.)
Previous work experience with HI is an asset.

Desirable

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Skills required

Essential

Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well under pressure, prioritizing tasks.
Excellent written and spoken English, Dari and Pashto.
Capacity building and training skills
Team work and flexibility working in a multicultural environment
Capacity Building need assessment & planning skills.
Reporting skills.

Desirable

Effective problem-solving abilities.
Patience, resilience, and emotional stability.
High adaptability in dynamic or challenging environments.
effective teamwork abilities.

Submission Guidelines:

Application Process:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the role link into their web browser https://airtable.com/app9Q6sqKVmrI8IT8/shrsuhzb5PL34564U to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.
It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.
After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within one week from the closing date, please consider that your application has not been shortlisted for further process

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Health Promoter will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.