Digital Rights and Mental Health Initiative (DRMHI) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing digital rights, mental health awareness, psychosocial wellbeing, community resilience, inclusion, and related humanitarian and development initiatives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: MHPSS Officer (Volunteer)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno / Assigned Duty Station
Duration: Six (6) Months
Departments: Programs
Engagement Type: Volunteer
Period: September 2026 – February 2027
Job Description
- The MHPSS Officer Volunteer will support DRMHI’s mental health and psychosocial support activities, community awareness initiatives and psychosocial wellbeing programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of MHPSS activities.
- Assist with mental health and psychosocial awareness activities.
- Support community engagement and sensitization.
- Assist with identification and referral of individuals requiring specialized support.
- Support MHPSS-related assessments and activities.
- Participate in relevant meetings, trainings and workshops.
- Assist in preparation of MHPSS activity reports.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Support development of MHPSS communication and awareness materials.
- Promote safe, respectful and inclusive engagement.
- Report safeguarding and protection concerns through approved channels.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- BSc or HND from a recognized institution.
- Preferably a background in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Sociology, Public Health or a related discipline.
- Interest in mental health and psychosocial support.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Empathy, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Basic computer skills.
- Working personal laptop and reliable internet access.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Minimum availability of ten (10) hours per week.
- Willingness to report physically once weekly as agreed with DRMHI, if applicable.
- Willingness to prepare and implement bi-monthly work plans.
- Ability to respond to official DRMHI communication within one (1) hour during agreed availability periods.
Volunteer Terms
- These are strictly voluntary and unpaid positions.
- DRMHI will not provide salary, stipend, allowance, honorarium, remuneration, financial compensation or any other form of payment for these volunteer positions.
- Volunteers are required to have access to a working personal laptop and reliable internet connection.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
- Updated CV
- Application letter
- Copies of relevant academic qualifications
- Active telephone number and email address
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
