Call for CVs (Conditional on Project Award): MHPSS Supervisor

Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO), an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operates in Afghanistan since 2008.  ADWSO’s priority sector areas are Child Protection, Livelihood Support, Vocational Training, Women Empowerment, Capacity Building and Rule of Law.

Note: Please be advised that this position is contingent upon the successful approval of our project proposal and associated grant funding. As part of the grant application process, the CVs of shortlisted candidates will be included in our submission to the funding body to demonstrate the quality and readiness of our proposed team. All offers of employment will be formally extended only upon final grant approval.

Job Purpose

The MHPSS Supervisor will provide technical and operational supervision to MHPSS staff and activities, ensuring the delivery of safe, ethical, high-quality, and child-centered psychosocial and mental health services to children and other vulnerable groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Supervise and provide technical guidance to MHPSS Counselors, Social Workers, and relevant project staff.

·       Ensure quality implementation of individual and group counseling and other MHPSS activities.

·       Review and monitor MHPSS case management, assessments, referrals, follow-up, and case documentation.

·       Provide regular case consultation, coaching, and technical support to MHPSS staff.

·       Ensure adherence to MHPSS, child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

·       Monitor MHPSS activities in Child-Friendly Spaces and other project locations and identify areas for improvement.

·       Support staff in developing appropriate intervention and follow-up plans for children and families.

·       Coordinate referrals with specialized mental health, health, protection, and other relevant service providers.

·       Support the development and delivery of psychoeducation, parenting, awareness, and community-based MHPSS activities.

·       Conduct regular field visits and provide feedback to field teams to improve service quality.

·       Review and consolidate monthly and quarterly MHPSS reports and ensure timely submission.

·       Monitor MHPSS indicators, service quality, case trends, and identified gaps, and provide recommendations to management.

·       Identify capacity-building needs and organize/co-facilitate relevant training and coaching sessions.

·       Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure safe and responsible management of MHPSS and case-related information.

·       Coordinate with Program, Child Protection, MEAL, and other relevant teams to ensure integrated services.

·       Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

·       Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.

·       Minimum 3–5 years of relevant MHPSS experience, preferably in humanitarian/NGO settings.

·       Previous experience supervising MHPSS, counseling, or social work teams.

·       Strong knowledge of child protection, MHPSS principles, safeguarding, and ethical standards.

·       Experience in case management, referrals, documentation, and quality assurance.

·       Strong communication, coaching, leadership, and report-writing skills.

·       Ability to analyze cases and provide appropriate technical guidance.

·       Good computer skills, particularly MS Office.

·       Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and monitor field activities.

·       Fluency in English and relevant local languages is an advantage.

Email / Application Form: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/8mSfnuWt?d[Vacancy_URL]=ADWSO-MHPSS-S-8-26