Technical Mental Health Psychosocial Support Expert / Ministry of Education Kyiv

Norwegian Refugee Council - NRC

Staff Closes 15 Jun 2026 0 days left

Overview

Provide scientific, analytical, and methodological expertise to support the implementation of a national education reform initiative focused on mental health and psychosocial support.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide analytical support by compiling and interpreting project data, contributing to reports, and assessing progress and outcomes of MHPSS interventions
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of methodological approaches for delivering psychosocial support and creating safe, inclusive learning environments
  • Support the design and adaptation of cross-sectoral referral systems and integrated supervision models for school-based psychological services
  • Develop practical tools, guidelines, and resources for school staff, psychologists, and education stakeholders
  • Support the design and delivery of training programmes and capacity-building initiatives for educators, caregivers, and relevant partners
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange, mentoring, and the application of effective MHPSS practices in schools and communities
  • Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including documenting best practices, lessons learned, and recommendations
  • Support the documentation and dissemination of project results through reports, publications, and stakeholder engagement
Required Experience
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience, including in mental health, psychosocial support, or education systems
  • Demonstrated experience developing analytical, methodological, or training materials
  • Experience working with government institutions, education stakeholders, or cross-sectoral partnerships
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed, inclusive, and cross-sectoral approaches to MHPSS, ideally in humanitarian or crisis contexts
Qualifications

A master’s degree or higher in psychology, education, social work, public administration, or a related field

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Ukrainian.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
from as soon as possible until December 2026, with the possibility of extension until April 2027
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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