EOI: Consultancy for Psychosocial Support (PSS) Consultant for ActionAid Nigeria

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a human rights-based organisation that works with poor and excluded groups, promoting their rights and empowering people living in poverty to take necessary action to end poverty. Established in 1999, AAN is an affiliate of ActionAid federation with presence in 47 countries, focusing on social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication through the use of Human Rights Based Approach. 

In Nigeria, AAN has worked in all 36 states of Nigeria states implementing programme/projects interventions while promoting pro-poor programmes at all levels. By building local organisations, and linking these organisations into networks, platforms, and alliances at the local and national levels, AAN has helped to build a broad movement for change.

ActionAid Nigeria needs a suitable consultant who will facilitate quarterly psychosocial support for its staff, interns, volunteers and consultants to ensure and promote staff wellbeing and mental wellness.  This is expected to complement existing PSS referral systems and health insurance services in the organisation.

Individuals applying for this position are expected to submit a maximum of a 3-page proposal document on how this assignment will be accomplished alongside their applications. 

2.0       Key accountabilities 

The key responsibilities of the consultant(s) include the following:

• Provide quarterly individual and/ or team psychosocial support to ActionAid Nigeria staff and representatives.
• Recommend referrals on need basis to be taken up by the Human Resources unit.
• Conduct health talks to staff or group of staff.
• Carry out risk assessment and provide recommendations on how to promote safe spaces in the organisation.
• The Consultant shall maintain utmost confidentiality with respect to the information to which the assignment gives him or her access.
• The outcome of all reports and documents developed as submitted shall belong exclusively to ActionAid Nigeria.
• The successful consultant shall be expected to comply fully with ActionAid Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment policy. 

2.1       Consultant Specification 

• A psychiatrist or psychologist; or someone with related degree
• Professional certification in related field 
• Minimum of 8 years’ proven experience in facilitating and providing psychological support and therapy
• Experience working with individuals in organisations on similar assignments.

The following compliance documents should be submitted:

• Company profile
• CAC registration (CAC 7)
• Tax clearance certificate
• Evidence of previous jobs, especially with INGOs
• Audited accounts (at least 2025)

2.2       Payment

The consultant shall be paid in line with ActionAid Nigeria daily consultant rate. ActionAid in compliance with Nigerian tax laws is obliged to deduct relevant taxes on the payment and transmit same to the tax authorities in favour of the consultant. 

The Consultant will be paid 100% quarterly upon successful delivery of the assignment. 

2.3       Timeline

The assignment and sessions shall be conducted quarterly and/or as determined by the Director, People and Culture. Initial contract period will be for 6-month duration.

2.4       Reporting

The Consultant will report to the Director, People and Culture.

Submission of expression of interest

Please send your expression of interest in a word document (detailing your approach to the assignment – maximum of 3 pages), profile/CV and financial proposal to procurement.nigeria@actionaid.org  on or before 2nd September 2026. 

Applications should be titled: Consultancy: Psychosocial Support (PSS) Consultant for ActionAid Nigeria.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.