International Consultant - MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support), WHO Western Pacific

Deliverables

Under the supervision of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit, the consultant will provide coordination and technical support to mental health amid climate change and disasters activities in the Western Pacific Region. The consultant will:

Output 1: Inception report and detailed workplan for mental health, climate change, and disasters activities
Deliverable Review programme documents and regional priorities; prepare an inception report outlining scope of work and methodology.
Deliverable Develop a detailed workplan with timelines, key activities, and expected outputs aligned with programme priorities.

Output 2: Technical documentation of meetings, workshops, and learning activities
Deliverable Prepare background materials, including concept notes, agendas, and presentation slides for at least one regional meeting or workshop.
Deliverable Produce a meeting/workshop report including participant list, summary of discussions, key outputs, and agreed action points, with supporting materials.

Output 3: Consolidated country data analysis and situation assessment report
Deliverable Compile country data, organize datasets, and conduct statistical analysis.
Deliverable Produce a regional country situation analysis report including summary tables, key findings, and interpretation of results.

Output 4: Technical and operational documents on MHPSS and climate-related initiatives
Deliverable Draft and revise technical briefs, reports, and summaries based on programme activities and consultations.
Deliverable Prepare and finalized communication materials, including memos and letters.

Output 5: Monthly progress report and final consultancy reports
Deliverable Prepare progress reports summarizing completed activities, outputs produced, challenges encountered, and next steps at agreed reporting points.
Deliverable Produce a final consultancy report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for programme planning.

Qualifications, experience, skills, and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: University degree (or higher) in public health, mental health, psychology, social sciences, medicine, international development or any health-related field from a recognized institution or university.

Desirable: Postgraduate (master's level) training or relevant coursework in mental health in emergencies, public health, mental health systems, or global health.

Work Experience:

Essential: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in mental health, public health, or related fields, and experience working in low- and middle-income country contexts.

Desirable: Experience working with international organizations, including the United Nations and/or government counterparts; supporting regional or multi country initiatives; programme implementation, coordination, monitoring, and/or evaluation; contributing to technical documentation, reports, and guidance materials; supporting meetings, trainings, or learning activities; and demonstrated knowledge and moderate skills in statistical analysis, including basic data analysis, interpretation, and presentation for public health or mental health programmes.

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Sound understanding of mental health systems and public health approaches
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and technical disciplines
• Strong statistical analysis skill as well as qualitative data analysis
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience synthesizing information and contributing to reports, summaries, and briefing materials
• Familiarity with WHO or UN working methods is an asset
• Ability to coordinate with external partners as well as work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including preparation of presentations, data organization, and basic analysis

Language requirements

Expert level of English is essential (Read-Write-Speak). Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Location

The consultant will be working on-site in the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office, Manila, Philippines

Travel

The work may require travel to countries in the Region, in particular to: Mongolia, Palau, Vanuatu, Philippines. The travel will support the MHS Team in coordinating MHS Programs and participating in the integrated country missions.

Remuneration and budget

• Remuneration: Band level A, USD 4,000 (monthly)
• Living Expenses: USD 2,000 (monthly)
• Expected duration of contract: 4 months, August 2026 - December 2026