Associate Director, MHPSS - AEMEA

AmeriCares

67d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director supports MHPSS business development, design, implementation, monitoring, advising, training and evaluating MHPSS projects and programs within the AEMEA (Asia, Eurasia, Middle East, and Africa) region including support of MHPSS global team lead deployment, roster training and mentoring. The role also includes technical supervision of MHPSS consultants within the region, regular project meetings with country offices, support of the global MHPSS team and global MHPSS community of practice, as well as new project and country development and expansion of MHPSS within the climate-MHPSS, perinatal mental health, and other areas stated in the MHPSS 5-year strategic plan.

Requirements

Advanced degree in psychology, public health, international development, social work, or related field.
Clinical license in the US.
Prior experience living or extensively working in Asia, Eurasia, Middle East and/or Africa with strong knowledge of regional health systems, cultural contexts, and community-led approaches.
Excellent oral and written communication including experience engaging with donors, ministries of health, and local partners.
Demonstrated global competency and ability to coordinate and collaborate with country offices, government departments, staff and consultants.
Demonstrated ability to contribute technical MHPSS inputs to high-quality donor proposals and strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and donor requirements.
Deep technical understanding in at least one of the following, with a proven record of integrating MHPSS into these areas: climate and disaster resilience, disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action, RMNCAH, perinatal mental health, or adolescent health.
Demonstrated ability to work within a team across geographies, cultures, and working styles.
Demonstrated success in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives for health workers, NGOs, and government partners.
Understanding of MHPSS program monitoring, evaluation, and learning, using data to inform program improvements.
US work authorization and 10% travel are required for this role.
Candidates must be currently living in and will continue to live in one of the following states/territories: CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, TN, TX, VA, or WA.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in languages that are spoken in at least one of our core locations (India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Colombia, etc.), in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Develop AEMEA MHPSS program strategies that are culturally competent and align with IASC guidelines and Americares global MHPSS and organizational strategy to effectively support local health clinics, Ministries of Health and local NGOs to support established needs voiced by populations being served
Provide ongoing technical support for the MHPSS programming in the AEMEA region, including but not limited to Tanzania, Liberia, Bangladesh, and Philippines, in terms of technical input, capacity building, and mentorship.
Support the design, implementation, and scale-up of adolescent and perinatal mental health programming within national health systems.
Expand Americares’ global Climate Disaster Resilience and MHPSS portfolio, with a focus on:
Integrating MHPSS into climate-disaster resilience and disaster risk reduction planning
Supporting locally led adaptation and anticipatory action in health systems
Developing indicators and models for climate-linked MHPSS interventions in community and health facility settings
Adapting and expanding the current Climate Toolkit to include MHPSS elements
Provide high-quality technical inputs into program design, donor proposals, and strategic planning documents for new and ongoing MHPSS initiatives.
Deploy and provide or coordinate MHPSS interventions (i.e. basic psychosocial support, PFA, surge support) for potentially vulnerable groups
Serve as point of contact for EMT MHPSS AEMEA work (training, roster, etc)
Provide MHPSS technical guidance to country and program offices assigned to; routinely meet with MHPSS officers remotely and conduct site-visits as needed Actively model and contribute to Americares values, work culture and mission.
Engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned