CP & MHPSS Coordinator

The CP & MHPSS Coordinator leads the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of integrated Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming in South Area Office (Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts). The role includes planning, implementation, capacity building, monitoring, reporting, budget oversight, procurement, and strengthening community-based child protection systems aligned with global standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of local context and lead general and specific needs assessments to identify needs, gaps, priorities informing the design of CP and MHPSS interventions.
• Participate in the design and planning of CP and MHPSS activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Provide data and support Technical Advisors in developing proposals with CP and MHPSS components within the projects.
• Contribute to budget development for specific activities and work with partners on their budget.
• Collaborate with other sectors to ensure integrated and holistic programming.
• Create detailed implementation, procurement, and work plans as needed with relevant supervisors.
• Assist the PM and Awards team in planning and sharing the CP and MHPSS components of the implementation.
• Manage the implementation of CP and MHPSS activities, including group activities for children and caregivers, structured MHPSS activities, family outreach, and community awareness programmes.
• Lead community and local authority outreach work to prevent family separation and promote child protection.
• Ensure staff adhere to CP Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, CPMS, and CVA for CP Guidance, and compliance with donor and SCI policies.
• Conduct regular quality checks using approved Quality Benchmarks and ensure all documents, tools, and methodologies are accessible and in use.
• Collaborate with MEAL teams to oversee the accurate use of Commcare by staff and partners, sharing analysis with the Programme Manager and Technical Advisors.
• Contribute to preparing regular reports for donors, partners, and internal stakeholders, and document findings and lessons learned.
• Implement child participation and feedback mechanisms throughout the project cycle.
• Line manage and provide support and orientation for CP and MHPSS Officers.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and partners working on CP and MHPSS activities.
• Coordinate with implementing partners and provide capacity building to ensure effective programme operations.
• Represent the organisation at relevant inter-agency working groups and task forces.
• Collaborate with Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications, and Media teams.
• Collaborate with various teams within the organization to gain technical support for quality assurance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture aligned with Save the Children’s values.
• Stay informed of sector trends and innovations, and promote continuous learning and capacity building for staff and partners.
• Adhere to and promote Safety, Security & Risk Policies, standards, plans, and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) field in a humanitarian context.
• 1-3 years of progressively advanced management experience in child protection and/or MHPSS or other relevant sectors.
• At least 1 year of experience in emergency settings.
• 5+ years of work experience in project coordination/management.
• Substantial experience in all aspects of project management within the NGO development sector, including working in partnership with local NGOs.
• A post-graduate university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in psychology, social sciences, mental health or other.
• Sound knowledge of, and experience in applying, established inter-agency standards and guidelines in child protection and MHPSS, such as the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS, the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Ukrainian context, especially related to children and youth, gender, family and appropriate approaches that can enhance engagement and attitude/behaviour change.
• Experience working with children and adolescents, knowledge on child development and child and adolescent mental health.
• Ability to maintain focus on long-term objectives and deliverables while addressing day-to-day programme/administrative issues.
• Proven ability to work in culturally diverse and challenging environments, including emergency response.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team management skills, including team leading and influencing.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work effectively in resource-constrained environments and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian and English

Skills

• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
• Child Protection
• Project Management
• Emergency Response
• NGO Partnership Management
• Inter-agency Standards Application
• IASC MHPSS Guidelines
• Minimum Standards for Child Protection
• Child Development
• Adolescent Mental Health
• Program Coordination
• Capacity Building
• Budget Oversight
• Procurement
• Community-Based Child Protection
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Outlook
• Presentation Skills

Languages

Ukrainian, English