Objectives and Methodology

The consultant will:

• Train and support psychologists and mental health professionals in the ROT and Multifamily Health Therapy methodologies.
• Develop and apply monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools tailored to Resilience-Oriented Therapy (ROT) and Multifamily Health Therapy (MFH).
• Build the capacity of mental health providers in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support integration of ROT and MFH into existing mental health systems.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to the Mental Health Division.

3. Scope of Work

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Design and refine data collection and reporting tools for ROT and Multifamily protocols.
• Conduct field visits for supervision, data verification, and mentorship.
• Collect and analyze program data from health centers and district hospitals.
• Contribute to operational research and knowledge generation in relevant fields.
• Support RBC in developing evidence-based policy recommendations.

Training and clinical supervision:

• Develop training materials and deliver workshops for psychologists and mental health staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring on ROT and MFH protocols.
• Support mental health professionals with technical guidance and field supervision.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Collaborate with RBC and Interpeace in planning and conducting field visits.
• Lead report writing and dissemination related to program implementation.
• Provide monthly work plans and narrative progress reports.
• Draft and submit comprehensive M&E reports and support data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and consultations.

4. Deliverables

• M&E tools and training materials tailored to ROT and Multifamily protocols.
• Monthly progress reports and work plans.
• Training reports and documentation of mentorship activities.
• Final consultancy report summarizing achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Policy briefs or technical notes as needed.

5. Qualifications and Competencies

Essential:

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health, or Epidemiology.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in mental health or related fields.
• Experience with M&E systems, data analysis, and use of statistical software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in French is an asset.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience with resilience-oriented or trauma-informed care approaches.
• Experience in curriculum/training design and facilitation.
• Familiarity with Rwandan health systems and policies.
• Ability to incorporate gender perspectives in programming and analysis.

6. How to apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter expressing interest
• A writing sample in English (training curriculum or publication)
• Names and contact details of three referees

Interested candidates should submit the above by 16^th July 2025 at 17:00 pm (Kigali Time) to info-recruitment@interpeace.org and cc: uwase@interpeace.org with the subject line: Application: Mental Health Technical Advisor.