Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer (Aswan, Egypt)

About the role

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer will lead the implementation and supervision of psychosocial activities for refugees and migrants in Aswan, Egypt. Working under the Project Manager, the officer ensures high‑quality group and individual counselling services are delivered in line with Save the Children programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee MHPSS interventions, ensuring they meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide regular structured supervision to psychologists and MHPSS facilitators.
• Offer day‑to‑day technical support on complex cases, including remote guidance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of group activities and individual counselling.
• Coordinate closely with hub coordinators, child protection case management, operation officers and other MHPSS team members.
• Maintain strong relationships with local partners, donors and community stakeholders.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in psychology, social work, public health or a related field.
• Experience delivering MHPSS services to refugee or migrant populations.
• Familiarity with child safeguarding Level 3 requirements.
• Ability to supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary MHPSS team.
• Strong communication and coordination skills in a humanitarian context.

Required skills

• MHPSS intervention design and delivery
• Psychosocial group facilitation
• Individual counselling techniques
• Monitoring and evaluation of psychosocial programmes