Technical Officer – MHPSS (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support)

Since inception in 1995, EKTA remained committed to addressing the most pressing issues in the rural tribal areas of Odisha – advancing sustainable livelihoods, upholding child rights, fostering inclusive development for persons with disabilities, and strengthening community health management.

The MHPSS Technical Officer will strengthen Ekta-HI’s strategic focus on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), with special emphasis on persons with disabilities, caregivers, and vulnerable communities affected by poverty, social exclusion, and disasters. The role will provide technical leadership to design, implement, and integrate MHPSS interventions across Ekta’s community-based programs.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks Key:

• Provide technical leadership in planning, implementation, and monitoring of MHPSS interventions under the INCLUDE Project
• Develop and adapt context-specific MHPSS frameworks, tools, and guidelines in line with national and international standards
• Support capacity building of field teams, CBR workers, community volunteers, and partner organizations on basic psychosocial support, psychological first aid, and referral pathways
• Conduct needs assessments and situational analysis on mental health across geographies in three states to identify priority areas and intervention gaps
• Explore and engage with potential donor agencies for MHPSS-focused projects, including concept note and proposal development
• Integrate MHPSS components within CBR, livelihood, education, disability inclusion, and DRR interventions
• Ensure effective coordination with public health systems, mental health professionals, institutions, and referral networks
• Support implementation of the MEL framework, ensuring collection and analysis of data relevant to project indicators and results
• Monitor quality and inclusiveness of project activities through regular field visits, beneficiary feedback, and data verification
• Participate in regular project review and coordination meetings to improve adaptive management
• Ensure effective use of data collection tools and adherence to data protection protocols
• Support timely and accurate reporting of activity results, beneficiary reach, and learning
• Maintain up-to-date beneficiary records related to MHPSS and track individual and household-level outcomes
• Monitor, document, and analyse MHPSS outcomes, best practices, and lessons learned for donor reporting, learning, and advocacy
• Support community awareness initiatives to reduce stigma related to mental health and disability
• Contribute to organizational learning, strategy development, and representation in relevant coordination forums

Educational Qualification

• Master’s degree in Psychology. Candidates with a Master’s in Social Work with specialization in mental health/psychiatric social work will also be considered with relevant work experience
• Certification or training in MHPSS, counselling, or psychosocial interventions will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in MHPSS, mental health programs, disability inclusion, or community-based interventions
• Experience working with persons with disabilities, vulnerable populations, or humanitarian/development settings is desirable
• Prior experience in project planning, proposal writing, and donor communication will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of MHPSS principles and community-based approaches
• Ability to develop tools, training modules, and technical documents
• Good proposal writing and reporting skills
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Language Requirement

• Proficiency in Odia, English, and Hindi (spoken and written)

Travel Requirement

• Willingness to travel 25-30% of working days per month across project locations

How to Apply

• Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to send their updated resume with a cover page to the following email ID: ekta.hrdteam@gmail.com
• Please mention “Resume for the Post of MHPSS Technical Officer” in the subject line of the email
• Last date to apply: 12th March 2026 before 5pm (IST)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process