Technical Officer – MHPSS (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support)

Technical Officer – MHPSS (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support) (1 Position)

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
• Ensure effective use of data collection tools and adherence to data protection
• Support timely and accurate reporting of activity results, beneficiary reach, and
• 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 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
• Clinical Psychologist with Govt

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: 20th May 2026 before 5pm (IST)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further