Opportunity – Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International

ByMuhuddin Samaila

CBM is an International Christian Development Organization, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. CBM provides grants sourced from private and institutional donors to local partners, who subsequently implement the grants on the basis of contracts signed with CBM detailing implementation, accounting, and reporting standards. In this set-up, CBM Country Offices (CO) perform control and monitoring procedures aimed at partner projects; control reports from implementing partners to CBM, including comparison with original source documents, project contract and cost plans; and ensure compliance with organizational and statutory requirements.

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: This is a part-time position (29 hours per week) with a fixed-term contract of 18 months

About the Role

  • We are seeking a Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor to provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to our humanitarian programmes.
  • The role supports the design, implementation, and quality assurance of inclusive MHPSS interventions in fragile and humanitarian contexts, in line with CBM’s MHPSS Framework and global standards.
  • You will work closely with CBM Country Offices and partners, contribute to programme development and learning, and represent CBM in relevant technical and coordination forums.
  • This position is locally hired and may be based in one of the following CBM locations:Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Abuja (Nigeria), Amman (Jordan), or Bensheim or Berlin (Germany).

You will

  • Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of MHPSS components within humanitarian programs.
  • Contribute to the expansion of CBM’s MHPSS work in humanitarian contexts.
  • Develop training materials, tools, and guidance for inclusive MHPSS in line with global frameworks.
  • Support quality assurance, learning, and documentation of best practices.
  • Build and maintain networks and partnerships related to MHPSS.
  • Represent CBM in external technical forums and provide expert advice and advocacy.

These are your qualifications

  • Advanced Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mental health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychosocial Disability).
  • Experience working in low- and middle-income countries, ideally in humanitarian contexts.
  • Experience supporting partners and building capacity through training, coaching, or supervision.
  • Strong understanding of disability-inclusive development and its application to mental health.
  • Strong intercultural and conflict-sensitive skills.
  •  Willingness to travel to humanitarian contexts.
  • Fluency in English is required; French and/or Spanish are an advantage.
  • Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Go to Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International to apply

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Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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