MHPSS Officer (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support)

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP) was established in 1994 as an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization, AREP's learning
experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development
and growth of the organization have been through an evolutionary process, AREP registered with the Ministry of Economy and member of Education international,
ACBER, ANCB and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International Award for Young People).
AREP is working for women, youths, children where disability is the top priority among the AREP three targeted groups in three  main  AREP  core  competencies/ 
technical  expertise,  a):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING, Vocational Education Skills Trainings, Awareness Initiatives (Civic
Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions, Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other  trainings for aforementioned target groups]  &  c):
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in multi-cultural program, government and community dialog, peace building and Rehabilitation & Small
Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP) was established in 1994 as an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization, AREP's learning
experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development
and growth of the organization have been through an evolutionary process, AREP registered with the Ministry of Economy and member of Education international,
ACBER, ANCB and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International Award for Young People).
AREP is working for women, youths, children where disability is the top priority among the AREP three targeted groups in three  main  AREP  core  competencies/ 
technical  expertise,  a):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING, Vocational Education Skills Trainings, Awareness Initiatives (Civic
Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions, Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other  trainings for aforementioned target groups]  &  c):
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in multi-cultural program, government and community dialog, peace building and Rehabilitation & Small
Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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 n.darwish@arep.org.af 
Please clearly indicate “MHPSS Officer (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support)” in the email's subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be informed.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than June 7, 2026, to n.darwish@arep.org.af 
Please clearly indicate “MHPSS Officer (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support)” in the email's subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be informed. Only short-listed candidates will be informed.