MdM in Palestine

Since October 2023, Gaza has faced an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with intensified Israeli military operations resulting in over 66,000 deaths and massive displacement of nearly 2 million people. The post-ceasefire blockade has severely reduced aid and commercial imports, worsening shortages and driving food insecurity.

Amid these constraints, MdM maintains a flexible medical and mental health response. Despite growing access restrictions, evacuation orders, and a shrinking humanitarian space forcing suspension and permanent closure, MdM has been continuing its direct service provision in 4 to 6 Primary Healthcare Centers over the past year.

Since the Gaza ceasefire, military escalation in the northern West Bank has led MdM to intensify its medical and mental health direct response while continuing to support the Palestinian health system despite access restrictions, settler violence and Israeli military operations.

About the role

To maintain operational continuity, you will be specifically in charge of ensuring the quality design, implementation, and monitoring of all Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programs within the mission. This includes providing technical leadership, supporting program teams, contributing to strategic planning and proposal development, and ensuring alignment with international and national MHPSS standards.

What you’ll do

Under the supervision of the deputy general coordinator in charge of programs, your main responsibilities are the following:

Program quality and monitoring

Lead and support field teams in assessing, planning, and implementing MHPSS activities
Ensure compliance with MdM strategy, project objectives, and international guidelines
Develop and review MHPSS tools, protocols, and training materials
Monitor project performance, analyze data, and implement corrective actions
Promote integration of MHPSS with other program components (medical, GBV, SRHR, community activities)
Collaborate with regional MdM MHPSS programs for coherence and knowledge sharing
Proposal development and strategic planning

Identify emerging MHPSS needs and contribute to project proposals and donor reports
Participate in developing and implementing the mission’s MHPSS strategy
Engage in grant opening, review, and closure meetings
Technical support and team management

Recruit, train, and supervise MHPSS staff
Conduct performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs
Facilitate team communication and ensure effective information flow
Provide technical supervision through site visits and regular coordination
Logistical and administrative support

Support procurement processes and review technical bids for MHPSS materials
Participate in financial planning and forecasting for program activities
Representation and coordination

Represent MdM in coordination platforms, working groups, and with relevant authorities and partners
Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders while upholding MdM’s principles of neutrality and independence
Network with other MHPSS actors to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange

Please send your resume/CV