About the Role
Action Against Hunger | ACF Nigeria LTD/GTE is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, saving the lives of malnourished children, and providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions. We are currently seeking a dedicated MHPSS Quality and Capacity Building Manager to lead capacity-building initiatives for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), health, and nutrition staff, as well as community workers and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities- Design comprehensive MHPSS training packages for staff, local partners, and community volunteers based on international standards and protocols.
- Conduct capacity-building needs assessments and establish technical areas requiring targeted training and on-the-job support.
- Collaborate with Health and Nutrition Heads of Department to develop robust capacity-building plans and adapt coaching materials.
- Provide continuous supervision, clinical oversight, and technical support to field teams to ensure adherence to validated protocols.
- Monitor program implementation strengths and weaknesses, offering actionable recommendations to enhance service quality.
- Represent the MHPSS department in internal and external coordination meetings, building strategic referral networks in Abuja.
- Contribute to program capitalization, learning documentation, and the establishment of standard MHPSS monitoring and evaluation databases.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
- Specific expertise in trauma-oriented clinical approaches and psychotherapies.
- Proven experience in the training and clinical supervision of psychologists, psychosocial workers, and project officers.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in implementing humanitarian MHPSS programs.
- Certification or expertise in Psychological First Aid (PFA) as a certified trainer is a strong asset.
- Previous working experience in North East and North West Nigeria is an advantage.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English with strong MS Office computer skills.
- 100% comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Free and direct access to the Talent Soft e-learning platform.
- Paid maternity, paternity, and compassionate leave for hospitalized children.
- On-site creche facilities for working parents.