Protection-MHPSS Assistant

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Protection-MHPSS Assistant to implement an integrated protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) program in Bambasi Woreda, Ethiopia. The role involves working directly with IDP communities to assess needs, facilitate safe spaces, and support case management for vulnerable groups.

Key responsibilities

• Assess living conditions of women, children, persons with mental health conditions, and persons with disabilities in IDP sites.
• Facilitate participation of women and children in safe‑space and MHPSS activities and document progress.
• Conduct mental health awareness, psycho‑education, and psychosocial support sessions.
• Support community leaders and government focal points in monitoring, verification, and documentation of MHPSS, child protection, and GBV cases.
• Prepare and implement case action plans, including home‑to‑home visits and outreach.
• Enter data into CP/GBVIMS database and assist the Protection‑MHPSS Officer with coordination of case management services.
• Organize and lead protection‑MHPSS awareness sessions and activities in women and girls’ safe spaces.
• Adhere to GBV code of conduct, MHPSS principles, and IRC safeguarding policies.

Required profile

• Experience working with vulnerable populations in humanitarian settings.
• Ability to engage community members, leaders, and local authorities.
• Commitment to IRC values, safeguarding standards, and gender‑based violence protocols.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a large‑scale humanitarian response.
• Professional development within a respected international NGO.