The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact. For more detailed information, please visit our website at: Terre des hommes

Founded in 1960 and active in Nepal since 1985, Tdh has implemented impactful interventions in Maternal and Child Health, Migration, and WASH in Institutions, with a strong focus on Child Protection. All initiatives are carried out in close collaboration with government bodies and civil society organizations to ensure sustainable and child-centered outcomes.

Position: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Coordinator

Report to: Child Protection (CP) and Migration Program Manager

Location: 30% Kathmandu 70% Field

Duration: 6 months with possiblity of extension

Application deadline: 30th September 2026

Background:

In response to the recent floods affecting Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, Terre des hommes (Tdh) is implementing Safe Project through local implementing partner to support flood-affected children, families and communities. The project focuses on strengthening protection and resilience through integrated interventions in Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), and WASH.

The project will be implemented over an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension based on needs, funding and project requirements.

Overview

Under direct supervision of Child Protection and Migration Program Manager, MHPSS Coordinator will provide technical leadership and support for planning, implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of MHPSS interventions under Safe project. The position will work closely with the implementing partner, relevant government authorities, Protection and MHPSS stakeholders and other project team members to ensure that MHPSS services are delivered in line with relevant standards, principles and good practices.

MHPSS Coordinator will also provide technical guidance and capacity-building support to implementing partner staff and contribute to strengthening safe, inclusive and context-appropriate psychosocial support mechanisms for children, caregivers and affected communities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Technical Support

• Provide technical support in planning and rollout of MHPSS models (e.g., PM+, SH+, STAND-UP, EASE etc.) and structured play and recreational activities.

• Coordinate with and provide guidance to MHPSS Focal Person at local implementing partner ensuring quality delivery of project activities

• Facilitate training on MHPSS models to build capacity of partner staff and mentor partner staff to ensure their quality delivery.

• Ensure proper documentation, analysis, and reporting of MHPSS activities in line with Tdh’s data protection and confidentiality standards.

• Develop necessary MHPSS related process guideline and checklists in support of MEAL and other team at Country Delegation/Regional/HQ.

• Ensure MHPSS interventions comply with global and Tdh's MHPSS and child protection standards and principles.

• Identify and address gaps in MHPSS knowledge and skills among frontline Facilitator.

b) Project Management:

• Support CP & Migration Program Manager in project management through developing project plan, implmentation through local partner and monitoring of project activities.

• Conduct regular supervision and coaching sessions for facilitators and front-line workers delivering MHPSS services and document them.

• Organize regular meetings with partner and report project progress.

• Regularly update PFU in support of MEAL and SITREP.

• Support in developing procurement plan of Safe Project, prepare weekly/monthly work plans, and contribute to the preparation of cash forecasts and logistics requests related to MHPSS.

• Support in developing project reports in designed templates.

• Report risks or challenges with suggested mitigation strategies

c) Coordination, advocacy and Networking:

• Support in service mapping for MHPSS services and maintain relationships with service providers (specialized and non-specialized).

• Facilitate partner in linking referrals for specialized and non-specialized MHPSS services in coordination with internal and external actors.

• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated programming.

• Liaise with partners, CBOs, and relevant authorities to promote access to MHPSS services and support referrals and case discussions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Science, Law or any other relevant subjects

• At least 3 years’ experience in implementing CP program, experience of working in emergency context will be given preference.

• Knowledge and experience of applying MHPSS Models

• Have experience of facilitating trainings, managing project and partner.

• Good conceptual and practical knowledge on Child Protection and System strengthening

• Good knowledge and skills in Child Protection Minimum Standard and Child Protection in Emergency

• Community engagement and child participation

• Excellent communication, negotiation, networking skills and active listening abilities.

• Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to local culture and situations effectively.

• Understanding of and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and privacy.

• Team player with the capacity to work collaboratively within a team.

Languages:

Nepali and English both written and verbal is essential

IT Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office package

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies:

· Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

· Raise awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

· Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

· Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

· Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Tdh is an equal opportunities employer. Employees are recruited regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Women, LGBTQI and People with disability are also encouraged to apply.

References:

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organizations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.