Overview
The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure that the Psychosocial Support (PSS) Manual used under the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project is current, effective, and fit for use in humanitarian and emergency education contexts in the BAY States.
Tasks Summary
- Conduct a comprehensive desk review of the existing Psychosocial Support (PSS) Manual and related ECW project documents
- Assess the relevance, effectiveness, and contextual suitability of the current manual for the BAY States
- Conduct a benchmark of the manual against global and national MHPSS/PSS standards and best practices
- Engage with ECW project staff, facilitators, child protection specialists, and other stakeholders for technical input and feedback
- Incorporate children’s and adolescents’ perspectives in an ethical and appropriate manner
- Review and update core psychosocial principles, approaches, and methodologies
- Revise and strengthen age-appropriate PSS activities for different groups of children and adolescents
- Integrate gender equality, inclusion (including disability), and safeguarding principles throughout the manual
- Review and improve monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools related to PSS activities
- Ensure the manual is practical, user-friendly, and suitable for facilitators in humanitarian settings
- Produce an inception report outlining methodology, work plan, and timeline
- Develop a draft revised PSS manual for review and stakeholder validation
- Finalize a print-ready PSS manual incorporating feedback from Save the Children and ECW stakeholders
- Prepare a summary report highlighting key revisions, rationale, operational guidance, and recommendations for future updates
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming in humanitarian or emergency contexts
- Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, or updating PSS manuals or similar technical guidance
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field
