The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We wonโt stop until we are all equal.
The Opportunity
Support the planning and implementation of CPiE and MHPSS activities in line with project workplans. Participate in district-level coordination meetings (e.g. CP AoR, GBV AoR, etc) as assigned, sharing updates and gathering information relevant to project delivery. Supervise and support case management services for UASC, survivors of SGBV, CAAFAG, and other vulnerable children. Strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms (CBCPCs, CP Reference Groups). Ensure provision of multi-layered psychosocial support (levels 1โ4) through mobile/static CFS, outreach teams, and referral to specialized services. Supervise animators and para-counsellors in delivering PSS activities. Liaise with SDSMAS psychologists for specialized MHPSS cases. Ensure GAIA Toolkit and other psychosocial resources are effectively applied. Train and mentor case workers, community volunteers, foster families, and local authorities on CPiE and MHPSS. Lead awareness-raising campaigns on child protection risks, GBV, PSHEA, and available referral pathways. Work with MERL staff to ensure proper data collection, case documentation, and reporting. Contribute to donor narrative and financial reports, lessons learned, and success stories.
About you
University degree in Psychology, Clinical, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field. Experience in humanitarian CPiE and/or MHPSS programming. Experience supervising teams and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects. Strong knowledge of case management, FTR, CAAFAG reintegration, and GBV response. Proven experience in community engagement and training. Fluency in Portuguese; knowledge of local languages (Makua, Maconde) an advantage. Experience in Cabo Delgado or similar humanitarian/conflict contexts. Familiarity with UNICEF standards, Minimum Standards for CPiE, and IASC MHPSS guidelines.
Click here to access the full Job Description: CPiE and MHPSS Officer
Location: Chiure
Type of Role: Fixed Term
Reports to: Child Protection in Emergency Specialist
Grade: 13 (Pay range 1.154.154,48 Mt a 1.245.540MT annual gross) Plan reserves the right to pay according to internal procedures)
Closing Date: 25th November, 2025
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