National MHPSS technical expert (training programme)

Introduction

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Project Context and Scope

The project aims to enhance individual and communal mental health and psychosocial well-being by 
mitigating the negative psychological impacts of the conflict and support efforts to promote social cohesion, 
peace and recovery during the post-conflict period. In turn, a sense of hope, solidarity and mutual support 
within and between communities will be fostered, potentially leading to reduced tensions, violence 
prevention, a restored social fabric, and promotion of long-term stability.
Through the activities outlined in this project, IOM aims to prevent further distress and promote psychosocial 
well-being, while also advancing broader outcomes that support peace and community recovery, especially 
in post-conflict settings.
 

In line with this and building on its strong experience in this field, IOM Lebanon will be developing the 
content of and delivering an academic training programme, in close coordination with a national academic 
partner, on community-based mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), in intersection with conflict 
transformation, dialogue, social cohesion and integration within peace and recovery programmes. The 
overarching objective of the training programme is to enhance the capacity of relevant professionals and 
increase their knowledge on a broad range of psychosocial issues related to conflict-stricken societies and 
displacement. 
 

The Consultant will contribute to the design of the curriculum of the academic training programme in 
partnership with the selected academic institution, coordinating with relevant governmental entities, liaising
with experts (national and/or international) who will be delivering relevant components of the programme, 
support with the selection in the selection of participants of the training programme based on set eligibility 
criteria, in coordination with the selection committee. 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

MHPSS Unit/Protection Programme, IOM Lebanon