MHPSS Specialist Palestine Emergency

• Place: Amman - Jordan
• Starting date: August 20th 2026
• Duration of contract: 6 months
• Closing date for applications: 26th July 2026

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

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JOB CONTEXT:

HI Palestine is currentlyoperatingas a stand-alone program under the authority of the Emergency Division with a dedicated governance framework adapted to the scale and complexity of the crisis. This arrangement confirmed until the end of 2026 is intended to provide the structural flexibility and operational responsivenessrequiredin the current context while alsoanticipatingand preparing for a transfer back to MashreqProgramme(regional office).

The missions operational strategy relies on 4 pillars: Health (Rehabilitation and P&O) Armed Violence Reduction Atlas Logistics andInclusiveEducation. Cross-cutting components include IHA MHPSS Protection Mainstreaming and DGA.

Women mengirlsand boys with disabilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have been disproportionatelyimpactedby the recurrent escalations and unprecedented humanitarian crisis. People with disabilities face significant needs and complex barriers to accessing humanitarian services andassistanceacross sectors of intervention.

MHPSS is a corecomponentof HIs intervention in Palestine. MHPSS is systematically integrated into HIs health activities including rehabilitation and P&O as well as into its education this context the MHPSS Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the technical quality coherence and coordination of MHPSS activities across theprogramme.

As activities continue to expand in the WB the position will also support the harmonization of approaches tools and processes between Gaza and the WB ensuring consistency inprogrammeimplementation.

Finally with theprogrammeexpected to transition to the regional office in the coming months the MHPSS Specialist will contribute to preparing and supporting this transition ensuring continuity of technical leadership and knowledge transfer.

Under the management of the Technical Head of Program (THoP) theMHPSS Specialist in Palestine (based in Amman Jordan) continuesthe support and technical leadership for the MHPSS sector. The MHPSS Specialist will ensure continuity and training andtechnicallysupport MHPSS teams while ensuring the quality consistency and integration of MHPSS across interventions and multidisciplinary health and educationprogrammes. The position will also support the harmonization of approaches between Gaza and the West Bank and contribute to preparing theprogrammestransition to the regional structure.

The MHPSS Specialist will have strong interactions with Internally: Area Manager Project Managers Technical officersOfficersSpecialists MEAL departmentOperations Manager GrantsManager and externally: partners local authoritieshealth structures health NGOs.

The MHPSS Specialist will report to the THoP will have a technical management from the MHPSS Global Specialist and will have the functionnal management of the MHPSS teams in Gaza and West Bank.

YOUR PROFILE:

• At least least 5 years of overall professional experience in the field of MHPSS including a minimum of 3 years experience in emergency response in conflict affected countries.
• You hold a Masterdegree in psychologypreferably inclinical psychology or a related field isrequired.
• Training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches for trauma stress and mental health issues in emergency contexts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings guidelines and associateddocuments.
• Experience in conducting multi-sectorial assessments isrequired
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills required;
• Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory;
• Arabic skills are a strong asset;

The position is open at both international and national levels. If you are Jordanian you will benefit from a national contract with the local package.

International contract:

At HI the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission:

• 6 months International contract starting from August 20 2026 based in Jordan;
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
• Pension scheme;
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary from 2757 gross/month upon experience;
• Per diem: 640 net/month - paid in the field;
• Hardship: No hardhsip allowance for Jordan
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 11 days/year
• Position:Unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI;

Required Experience:

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