Job Title: Technical Coach – MHPSS
Organisation: War Child Alliance
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: 2,705,854 – 4,165,539 Sh per month
About the Company:
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Job Summary: The Technical Coach – MHPSS shall support the implementation of the DEALS intervention by local partner organizations in the AGILE project. DEALS is a structured psychosocial life skills programme that enhances the wellbeing of adolescents by combining creative expression, games, group discussions, and home assignments with life skills training. The intervention aims to strengthen young people’s resilience, improve their coping strategies, and support their psychosocial development. To Technical Coach – MHPSS shall provide technical coaching and oversight to implementing partners, ensuring the effective, high-quality rollout of the DEALS methodology in selected field locations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Coordination and Implementation
- Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Capacity Building and Technical Support
- Operational and Administrative Oversight
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A university degree in Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field.
- At least 21 years of age and willing to commit to a minimum of one (1) year.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning approaches and experience conducting structured PSS interventions.
- Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, and supporting facilitators or community-based staff.
- Experience working with both large and small participant groups.
- Understanding of MHPSS principles, including identification and referral pathways.
- Experience using tracking tools such as fidelity and competency checklists.
- Previous exposure to DEALS or similar psychosocial life skills methodologies is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and follow through on tasks independently and in a team setting.
- Flexible, culturally sensitive, and able to create inclusive environments.
- Familiarity with safeguarding principles and a clean criminal record.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.
- Knowledge of local languages such as Kiswahili, Kinyabwisha, Runyankole, or Kigegere is a significant advantage.
NB: MUST know how to ride a motorcycle and posse a valid riding permit.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications at the link below. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.