Child Protection Manager (MHPSS), P-4, TA (6 months), #137399, Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo - WCAR

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For every child, the right to Protection

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors. UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations. This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.

How can you make a difference?

The Child Protection/MHPSS Manager will ensure the strategic, technical, and operational coordination of child protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions within the framework of the Ebola emergency response. The incumbent will support the strengthening and integration of child protection interventions within IMS mechanisms and intersectoral coordination structures, while ensuring the technical supervision of partners and teams involved in the response.

Major duties and key respnsabilities:

• Strategic and operational coordination
• Technical and programmatic supervision
• Psychosocial response (MHPSS)
• Capacity building
• Monitoring, analysis, and reporting