MHPSS and Protection Programme Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MHPSS and Protection Programme Manager

Location: Sokoto
Reporting to: Field Coordinator

Key Responsibilities
Mission 1: To contribute to the analysis of the humanitarian context, to the intervention strategy and to the positioning of the MHPSS & Protection Department
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For analysis of the MHPSS humanitarian situation and of the context of intervention in a continuous, systematic and satisfactory way in its area of intervention. Integrate this analysis and monitoring in the APRs each month
• For participating in definition of the strategy over its area of intervention and the sectoral strategy at the national level, if requested
• For the implementation of the assigned project consistent with ACF policies and positioning documents, the national strategy and other legal texts of the technical ministry/ministries in charge of the sector, the key international documents of the sector (ACF, SPHERE, IASC and WHO Standards, mhGAP, PM+, Thinking Healthy, etc.)
• For mapping other actors and potential partners in the area with the aim of improving coordination and avoiding duplication of efforts
• For promoting transversal integration of the MHPSS&P department with the other departments in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
• For management of crosscutting issues in the MHPSS responses (Protection, Gender, Disability, etc...).

Mission 2: To ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the MHPSS&P project 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For implementation of the MHPSS&P project, consistent with the logical framework of the intervention, the budget, the ACF logistical and administrative procedures
• For coordination and supervision of training and supportive activities at PHCs and hospital level, of training and supportive activities at CBOs and community level, of referral system building activities
• For organizing workshops involving authorities, partners and communities in connection to the project
• For identification of the technical constraints linked to implementation of his/her projects and for the proposal of innovative technical solutions to respond to its constraints
• For implementation of the technical recommendations in his/her project (Field Coordinator, Head of Department, Technical Advisor…)
• For monitoring of his/her project using the MHPSS&P indicators, the internal APR monitoring tools, regular presence in the field, an updated planning, monthly analysis of budgetary monitoring
• For donor and ACF visibility on the sites of the project
• For writing within the deadlines of the MHPSS&P parts of external and internal reports to be submitted
• For identification and implementation of the safety measures for the teams and the populations (training places, community work sites…).

Mission 3: To build capacities and manage his/her team
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For the recruitment and initial training of the team on ACF MHPSS&P ways of work and Projects Cycle Management tools
• For the management of his/her team (leadership, motivation, team meetings, individual action plans, work schedules, conflicts, etc.)
• For the performance evaluation of the team members
• For the continuous development of the skills of the members of his/her team, through identification of needs, training plans and weekly clinical supervision
• For the training on basic skills (like PFA) for others ACF departments

Mission 4: To contribute to the quality and accountability processes, to the evaluation of project’s impact and to project’s capitalization 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For supervising the quality of the project implemented in line with the technical and management standards of the ACF’s project cycle management
• For promoting and contributing to the evaluation of the impact of the project (internal needs assessments and external evaluation)
• For promoting and contributing to learning and improvement of quality (external evaluation and joint visits)
• For implementing the complaint mechanisms focusing on the transparency and ethics of projects in particular with assisted populations
• For capitalization of the project’s experience, lessons learned, programme data and documentation of the innovations carried out (learning reports, formalize methodologies, hand over report at the end of the assignment)
• For transmission and development of the technical and operational knowledge acquired in his/her programme
• For contributing to ACF’ communication actions (photos, testimonies, etc.).

Mission 5: To act as focal point and contribute to gender and protection mainstreaming, and specific SGBV and child protection activities development at base level 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure gender and protection mainstreaming and monitoring (including GBV and child protection integration), into sectors, programmes and activities, by respecting ACF standards and monitoring these aspects with dedicated indicators
• Support the MHPSS&P team and ACF teams in specific child protection and SGBV activities through trainings, supervisions and monitoring; as well by conducting gender and protection assessments and analysis.

Mission 6: To participate in external representation and coordination with ACF’s partners in the area 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For coordinating his/her activities with the other sectors and ACF departments for rationalized use of the resources and maximum integration
• For participation at the request of the Country Director and the Field Coordinator to visits of donors, if needed
• For ACF’s representation to MHPSS working group, Health cluster, child protection and GVB sub clusters
• For undertaking relationships with the partners (mapping, identification and selection), the authorities, the agencies of the United Nations and the NGOs in his/her sector in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
• For the contribution to the process of selection, formalization and strengthening of the capacities of the partners (local NGO or Community-based Organization, national and private authorities, etc...)
• For strengthening the capacities of the partners in MHPSS according to a joint plan and the objectives set for the project.

Mission 7: To guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of data collected during the project 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure data confidentiality, ownership of project beneficiaries and ACF
• Guarantee the confidentiality of clinical interviews / individual or group counselling with the psychologists in charge as relevant.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task;
• Maintenance of high technical standards;
• Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counselling or Public Health, master’s degree is a preference
• Minimum of 4 years professional experience, including at least 3 years in humanitarian field experience/INGO setting and at least 1 year in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of mental health service organization in public health and community settings; skilled in applying international guidelines (mhGAP, PM+, MHPSS IASC, WHO) and integrating care into primary health systems.
• Proven experience in training and clinical supervision of health workers and community members; excellent program management skills across diverse contexts (urban, rural, volatile, emergency)
• Exposure to humanitarian contexts with vulnerable populations (IDPs, refugees, host communities) and adherence to community-based guidelines.
• Familiarity with logistics, finance, and HR procedures; strong computer literacy and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English and Hausa; diplomatic, professional, and transparent.
• Highly adaptable, autonomous, and resilient under pressure; willing and able to travel to remote areas with limited services.

Application Closing Date
16th December 2025; at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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