MHPSS Officer (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support)

The Organization for Women Empowerment (OWE) was established in 2014 as a non-profit and development organization - registered with the NGO Department of the Ministry of Economy, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. OWE aims to help impoverished communities, particularly women, youth, and children, gain social, economic and political potency by raising awareness, building capacity, educational and vocational skills training, and creating professional opportunities. OWE is a women’s organization for women. OWE's learning experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, OWE is one of the successful organizations in the community, NGO Coordination Bureau, and region.

• Design and deliver community-based psychosocial support (PSS) activities, including Psychological First Aid (PFA) and stress management.
• Train community PSS focal points through Training of Trainers (TOT).
• Identify vulnerable returnees (especially women and girls) and coordinate safe referrals to health, protection, and legal services.
• Ensure survivor-centered and gender-sensitive approaches.
• Lead group PSS sessions and individual support as needed.
• Document and report on MHPSS activities and referral pathways.

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Psychosocial Support, Public Health, Social Work (preferred). Bachelor’s degree with additional experience accepted.
• Minimum 4 years (Master’s) or 6 years (Bachelor’s) in MHPSS programming in humanitarian/development contexts.
• Proven experience in PFA, stress management, and basic counselling.
• Experience with GBV, safeguarding, and survivor-centered referral approaches.
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English.
• Desired: Rostered/certified with the MHPSS Network/Cluster in Afghanistan.

·        Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than June 7, 2026, to admin.hr@owe.org.af

·         Please clearly indicate “MHPSS Officer (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support)” in the subject line of the email.