Director, MHPSS Technical Lead - AEMEA Region

AmeriCares

13d•$127,000 - $139,600•Remote

About The Position

Americares is a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 80 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world’s leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org.

Requirements

Extensive strategic and technical MHPSS leadership in global organizations across relevant regions, influencing diverse teams and stakeholders, driving alignment, and fostering high-quality, evidence-based MHPSS programming.
Prior experience living or extensively working in Asia, Eurasia, Middle East and/or Africa, with strong knowledge of regional health systems, cultural contexts, and community-led approaches.
Deep expertise in both developing and translating global strategies into actionable regional and country-level plans, integrating multisectoral approaches, piloting innovations, and managing complex health systems strengthening programs with measurable outcomes.
Advanced degree in psychology, public health, international development, social work, or related field.
Up-to-date on the latest evidence-based MHPSS practices, with hands-on experience in technical design, development of tools and guidance, and supporting practical implementation across diverse program contexts.
Excellent communication skills, especially when expressing complex technical MHPSS concepts, presenting evidence-based recommendations; a proven track record in influencing diverse stakeholders across HQ, regional, and country teams, as well as with external partners and donors.
Demonstrated strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, identifying gaps, designing practical solutions, and piloting innovative approaches to strengthen MHPSS programs and systems.
Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, fostering cross-country and cross-regional collaboration, mentoring staff, and cultivating a connected MHPSS network/community.
Experience in effectively managing staff in a remote context, getting results and building relationships.
I-ntegrates equity, diversity, inclusion, access, and safe and accountable programming principles into MHPSS program design, implementation, and partnerships, ensuring services are accessible, culturally appropriate, and responsive to the needs of marginalized populations. Demonstrates a strong track record in applying rights-based approaches to health service delivery.
Demonstrated ability to support MHPSS preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts in emergency/humanitarian contexts, including developing technical guidance, supporting roster capacity-building, and managing transitions from response to long-term programming.
This role requires full U.S. work authorization and the ability to travel globally without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in languages that are spoken in the AEMEA region, in addition to English.
Clinical MHPSS license.

Responsibilities

Global and Regional Strategy Leadership: Collaborate with the Regional Programs -Americas and MHPSS staff to finalize the global MHPSS strategy; lead strategy execution into actionable regional plans, tools, and roadmaps; support country-level adaptation and implementation. Build and oversee multisectoral MHPSS approaches (e.g., perinatal mental health) tailored to regional context.
Program Quality and Technical Excellence: Provide ongoing technical leadership to priority MHPSS programs, strengthening program design, implementation, measurement, and safe, accountable programming systems; align programs with evidence-based practices, health systems strengthening approaches, and support innovation.
Measurement, Learning, and Evidence Use: Develop and operationalize outcomes frameworks and monitoring systems; support teams in applying measurement approaches and using data for program adaptation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management: Build out and implement standardized suite of training, mentoring, and peer-learning initiatives adapted to local contexts; build a connected regional MHPSS network to strengthen cross-exchange and application of technical skills over time.
Development of Tools and External-Facing Guidance: Lead the development, review, and refinement of technical tools, assessments, guidance, and collateral, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality program implementation.
Readiness and Emergency Response: In coordination with the Regional Programs- Americas and Humanitarian Programs teams, support MHPSS emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in the region; coordinate with HQ teams on technical guidance and roster member capacity-building; support transitions from response to recovery and development programming within the region.
Business Development and Thought Leadership: Provide technical leadership for proposals, donor engagement, and pipeline development; identify and help shape new MHPSS funding opportunities. Participate in and subsequently contribute to global MHPSS forums, conferences, and technical networks to advance innovation and thought leadership.
People manage staff, ensuring their success in meeting objectives while also supporting their professional growth
Actively model and contribute to Americares values, work culture and mission.
Engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset.
Travel approximately 20% of the time.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.