MHPSS Officer

Position: MHPSS OfficerNo. of positions: 1Reports To: Project ManagerDuty Station: Monguno, Borno StateContract Term: 5 months with possibility of extensionWorking Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:15pm, Friday 8:30am - 1:30pmGross Salary: NGN 588,790.78 monthlyBackground:Street Child is a UK charity working to protect vulnerable children and improve access to education in some of the poorest communities in the world. Since November 2016, Street Child has been actively involved in humanitarian response efforts in Nigeria, as well as being a partner of the Education in Emergencies Working Group.Street Child works in the fields of education, child protection, and livelihoods, delivering sustainable solutions and creating maximum impact. Our work includes counselling, family mediation, business support, school building, teacher training, and child protection. We operate through local partnerships and emphasize sustainable development through community participation.About The JobThe MHPSS Officer supports the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) unit to enhance the quality of interventions for conflict-affected children in Northeast Nigeria. The role involves providing clinical support to children in distress, managing Street Child's Child Help Desks across project locations, and ensuring strong coordination with the Child Protection team. The officer will travel to field sites as required and may be expected to adapt working hours during humanitarian emergencies.Key Responsibilities:To support the MHPSS unit to oversee quality improvements in Street Child's mental health and psychosocial support interventions for children affected by the conflict in NE NigeriaTo assist the MHPSS unit in providing clinical intervention to children in distressManage all street child Nigeria child help desks across all project locationsThe MHPSS Officer is required to travel to field sites as recommended by the CP manager In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordinglyKey Areas of Accountability:Support to MHPSS programming activities across projectsProvide support, in the MHPSS Programming which includes:Ensuring assistance is provided to children affected by the conflict in a dignified, respectful, equitable, and inclusive manner that supports their resilienceAssisting children in acute distress and alleviating their stress, for instance ensuring that all staff/partners are trained on PFA and feel confident to use itThe mainstreaming of inter-agency guidelines (e.g. IASC MHPSS guidelines) and standards (e.g. CPMS) across the different sectors of program activities delivered by SC and its partnersThe use of structured and manualized MHPSS techniquesThe participation of parents and caregivers in MHPSS activitiesSupport structured MHPSS activities for groups of boys and girls of different age groups, with particular attention to survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children, and other children who present with signs of poor mental health and distressIdentify MHPSS service providers and agree on referral pathways for children with severe mental disordersProposed Outputs:Individual counseling sessions with children and beneficiaries where required to discuss complex cases. Be available on call/skype if any urgent matters arise that a staff would like to share regarding their casework or his/her well-beingMonthly progress reports to the CP manager to highlight needs and gapsDevelopment of peer/reflective practices with teamsSupport current MHPSS practices, reflecting on a cross-sectoral approach. Structured MHPSS activities for boys and girls, organized in age-appropriate groups with a clearEnsure the database of all MHPSS responses is backed up on a bi-weekly basisHe/she will undertake any role or responsibility assigned by the child protection program managerReporting:Keep the Child Protection Programed Manager informed on the activities of the project by providing relevant correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes as well as making regular updates. Responsible for prompt submission of all reports to the Child Protection Program Manager. Work closely with implementing partners to prepare and submit reports on approved frequency to the Programmed Manager. Supervise the partners' PSS facilitators to ensure regular follow-up of MHPSS response. Identify gaps in service provision to children with special attention to UASC and CAAFAG and proactively refer and advocate for those gaps to relevant in coordination with the CP Manager. Key Relationships: 
Responsible for coordination and liaising between Street Child and local partners/other agencies/local government/local communities/displaced community, as regards Street Child's Child Protection program in conjunction with the Program ManagerCountry Leadership Team (CLT), Senior Management Team (SMT), Department Managers and Technical leadsThird-party vendors and service providersNational partner organizations, Community members and other key stakeholders in project locationsPerson Specification:Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people, and informationStrong self-starter and independent work ethic, with the capacity and motivation to deliver results while working independentlyAn energetic team player who can effectively collaborate, and who can stand alone when necessaryCommitment to Street Child's mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm Street Child's role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignityAcceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core valueWillingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful and unstable environment. Willingness to travel through the country to different statesAlignment with Street Child's 4P's - Purpose, People, Performance, Partnership - in approach to everyday work dutiesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years' proven experience in child protection, case management, or reintegration programming, preferably within national or international humanitarian/development NGOsStrong skills in community engagement, psychosocial support, and working in conflict or post-conflict contextsInnovative, solutions-oriented, and equipped with sound analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking abilitiesDemonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles, child safeguarding, and reintegration of vulnerable groups including Children Associated with Armed Groups (CAAFAG). values Commitment to Street Child's mission, vision, and valuesWe value high integrity, honesty, confidentiality and willingness to work in a flexible, dynamic, and challenging environmentAcceptance of diversity and inclusion as core principlesRequired Skills: Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written communication abilities and experience in report writing Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environmentProficiency in English (Spoken proficiency in the local language is an added advantage). Strong relationship-building skills with external partnersFlexibility to handle changing circumstances in donor-funded projectsExcellent organization with attention to detailTo ApplyPlease submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Closing Date 3rd December, 2025DisclaimerStreet Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. Street Child Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator. Any attempt at canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process will lead to direct disqualification and blacklisting.