Technical Expert with UNDP in Ethiopia

The duration of the deployment is 3 months and the duty station is Addis Ababa. Starting date is as soon as possible. 

The purpose of this deployment is to strengthen the integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) within HDP nexus programming. This will be achieved by supporting UN agencies and partners to assess local capacities, identify strategic entry points, build skills, and develop a joint project proposal that enhances the sustainability and impact of peacebuilding, recovery, and durable solutions initiatives.

We are therefore seeking candidates with proven expertise in both MHPSS and Peacebuilding. Since this is a new type of deployment, please clearly demonstrate your proficiency in both areas in your application.

Candidates are expected to hold a Master’s degree in Medicine/Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Political Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the above fields must demonstrate at least four years of relevant professional experience.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference for more detailed information on this position.

When interested in applying for this deployment, please send a recent CV and mention your availability (including your potential start date) in your message to mhpss@rvo.nl. Candidates’ CV’s will be evaluated based on qualifications and sent through based on the order in which they have been submitted.

We strongly encourage a diverse set of candidates to apply, as we are committed to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in the MHPSS Surge Mechanism. Moreover, we stimulate national experts to become part of our database and to apply for vacancies. Please visit our website and become part of our network.

At RVO we are fully committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (PSEAH). All deployees/experts must adhere to the Code of Conduct, which outlines ethical standards and behaviors expected within our organization. Successful candidates will be required to uphold these principles and participate in mandatory PSEAH and CoC training as part of their onboarding process