Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Supports UNICEF Colombia's mental health and psychosocial support programme for children, adolescents and families. The officer helps design, coordinate and monitor community-based MHPSS work, linking health, education, protection and social-welfare systems while providing technical assistance, evidence and partnerships that strengthen equitable national and subnational responses.
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
1 year
Employment type
Temporary
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
364 days
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, Spanish
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Support design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of the MHPSS programme
- Provide technical assistance for multisectoral integration of mental health and psychosocial support
- Generate evidence for decision-making and support monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Strengthen capacities and knowledge management for MHPSS partners and systems
- Build partnerships and coordinate technical work with government, civil-society and UNICEF counterparts
- Support resource and operational management and emergency preparedness for humanitarian response
Role Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Psychosocial Programming or a related field
- At least one year of relevant work experience in health, mental health, psychosocial support, programme management, humanitarian response or psychosocial programmes
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of another official UN language
- Master's degree in Mental Health
- Experience with IASC MHPSS guidelines
- Experience integrating MHPSS in emergency response
- Relevant country-level experience in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Temporary appointment for 364 days
- The position supports national and subnational MHPSS systems in Colombia
- National officer and general service candidates must obtain their own visa and work authorization
- Appointment is subject to medical clearance and may require vaccination compliance
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.