About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative’s Office in Sudan is seeking external consultants to provide technical support to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and WHO Sudan. The primary objective is to review the existing National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Strategy and update it to address current gaps, priorities, and opportunities within the mental health system, which has been severely strained by the ongoing conflict that escalated in April 2023. The consultancy is a full-time, 4-month assignment running from September to December 2026.
Salary and benefits
- Financial compensation structured around milestone payments.
- 50% payment upon completion of the first two months of consultancy (first week of November 2026) and submission of the first draft.
- 50% payment upon delivery of the final approved draft of the updated national mental health strategy (first week of January 2027).
Who can apply?
- Must hold a Bachelor's University degree (First Level University Degree) in psychology, psychiatry, public mental health, or a related field.
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience in mental health policy, strategy development, and humanitarian settings.
- Experience working with Ministries of Health, and/or WHO and UN agencies is required.
- Proven knowledge and experience in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), including policy, strategy, or programme development.
- Relevant experience in reviewing and updating health or mental health-related technical documents.
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with WHO guidance and public health approaches to mental health is desirable.
- Knowledge of the Sudan context and health system is considered an asset.
When to apply
- Applications open: September 1, 2026
- Application deadline: September 8, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM (subject to personal device system settings)
How to apply
- Go to the official WHO careers portal page for this job posting.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' button.
- Sign in or create an account under 'My Account Options'.
- Complete the online application form and submit your candidacy before the closing date.
Additional information
- The contract duration is 4 months (0 years, 4 months, 0 days), spanning from September to December 2026.
- The position is full-time and based in Khartoum, Sudan.
- The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Federal Ministry of Health and in close collaboration with WHO Sudan.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a background in psychology, psychiatry, or public mental health and at least one year of experience in humanitarian settings.
- Candidates with proven experience in policy or strategy development, particularly in collaboration with UN agencies or Ministries of Health.
- Individuals with specific knowledge of the Sudanese health system or the ability to quickly adapt to the local context.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is based in Khartoum, Sudan, and requires full-time commitment for the four-month duration.
- Compensation is milestone-based, with payments occurring in November 2026 and January 2027, which may impact your short-term cash flow.
- The application window is extremely narrow, opening and closing within one week in September 2026.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is a high-impact, short-term opportunity for a mental health expert to contribute directly to the recovery of a health system strained by conflict. It is well-suited for someone looking to build their portfolio in humanitarian policy work or provide critical technical support during a crisis.
Our take
This role is best for experienced mental health policy professionals who can hit the ground running in a challenging environment; those unable to work on-site in Khartoum or who require a more stable, long-term contract should consider other options.
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