MHPSS and Protection Coordinator – Beirut

About the role

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is looking for an MHPSS and Protection Coordinator based in Beirut, Lebanon. The postholder develops and implements the mission's operational MHPSS and Protection strategies, supports the quality of current and future programmes across design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, builds the capacity of the MHPSS and Protection departments and represents PUI to authorities, humanitarian actors and donors. The role leads a team of specialists in Beirut and oversees programming across three field offices.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in developing the operational strategy for MHPSS and Protection and design new interventions based on identified needs
• Monitor MHPSS and Protection activities in the country with the base teams and propose programme adjustments
• Provide technical support to technical and programme teams and ensure programme quality through field visits, data analysis and regular check-ins
• Represent PUI externally in the MHPSS and Protection sector, including in Cluster/Sub-Cluster and working group meetings
• Support project managers in recruiting technical staff, build capacity and supervise training, and provide clinical supervision to psychologists in the bases
• Ensure teams follow logistics and administrative procedures and contribute to security compliance
• Enhance visibility and fundraising for Protection, integrate MHPSS into the national system and link MHPSS, Protection and Health departments

Required profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, psychiatry, mental health or a similar field
• At least 3 years implementing MHPSS programmes, 2 years of clinical practice in mental health or psychosocial care, and 3 years managing Protection programmes or a similar position
• Strong understanding of global Protection and GBV principles and international humanitarian law
• Previous NGO experience in humanitarian or development settings, preferably with crisis-affected populations, and experience in environments with protection/GBV threats
• English and French are mandatory; other languages are an asset

Required skills

• Solid understanding of the IASC guidelines on MHPSS, GBV and gender in humanitarian action
• Competence in designing and monitoring psychosocial and protection interventions, including referral systems and stepped-care approaches
• Good written and spoken communication, programme management and donor knowledge

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract with a monthly gross income of 2,650 to 2,970 EUR depending on experience, plus 50 EUR per semester of seniority
• Insurance including medical coverage, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
• Housing in collective accommodation or housing allowance, daily living expenses and a break policy