MHPSS Expert - East Africa
Role Summary
MiCT seeks proposals for a freelance MHPSS expert to provide psychosocial support for media professionals in East Africa, from August 2026 to June 2027.
About the Organisation
Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is a non-profit organisation delivering expert media services in complex and challenging contexts with passion, precision, and agility.
Through collaborative work with partners, MiCT fosters transparent, inclusive, and fair dialogue supporting resilient societies. Operating across three continents and 15 countries, MiCT facilitates journalist training, media content production, research, monitoring, and supports the financial sustainability of media partners.
Since 2022, the MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices has supported at-risk journalists and media professionals from conflict regions, enabling them to continue their essential work in safety. The programme is part of the Hannah Arendt Initiative and a member of the Journalists in Distress Network. It offers stipends, security and equipment support, (mental) health services, legal aid, relocation, and professional development through regional hubs.
Minimum Requirements
Successful applicants should be able to provide proof of the following:
- Proven psychosocial counselling qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of trauma related support preferred
- Experience analysing and coordinating MHPSS needs
- Availability to provide group therapy sessions online
- Experience working with journalists and people in active crisis and conflict regions preferred
- Counselling available in Arabic and/or English language preferred
- Working knowledge of English is required.
Eligibility Criteria
The opportunity calls for qualified MHPSS experts or organizations to provide psychological support but lacks clarity on applicant eligibility.
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