Psychosocial Support Manual Review Consultant
Save the Children
Job Overview
Location
Borno, Borno, Nigeria
Salary
NGN 100,000 - 500,000 monthly
Employment Type
Contract
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Nonprofit & NGO
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant to conduct a comprehensive review and update of our Psychosocial Support (PSS) Manual for the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project in Borno, Nigeria. This critical role will ensure the manual is current, effective, and aligned with global MHPSS standards, evidence-based practices, and the realities of conflict-affected children.
The Consultant will engage with project staff, facilitators, child protection specialists, and other stakeholders to gather technical input and feedback. The goal is to create a practical, user-friendly manual that supports facilitators in providing high-quality psychosocial support to children affected by crisis.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter through the Save the Children career portal.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a desk review of the existing PSS Manual and related project documents.
- Assess the relevance, effectiveness, and contextual suitability of the manual.
- Benchmark the manual against global and national MHPSS/PSS standards.
- Engage with stakeholders for technical input and feedback.
- Incorporate children’s and adolescents’ perspectives ethically.
- Review and update core psychosocial principles, approaches, and methodologies.
- Revise and strengthen age-appropriate PSS activities.
- Integrate gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding principles.
- Review and improve monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools.
- Ensure the manual is practical and user-friendly.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MHPSS programming in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, or updating PSS manuals.
- Strong knowledge of global PSS and MHPSS standards.
- Proven understanding of gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding.
- Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and facilitation skills.
How to Apply
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This consultancy focuses on refining a Psychosocial Support (PSS) Manual for the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project. The consultant will ensure the manual is up-to-date, effective, and suitable for humanitarian contexts. Success is measured by the manual's alignment with global standards and its practical usability for facilitators working with conflict-affected children.
Posted Date
January 22, 2026
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