INARA Seeks Trauma-Focused CBT Trainer to Strengthen Child Mental Health Support Across Conflict Settings|Apply by 22 Jun 2026
Expanding Evidence-Based Mental Health Care for Children in Humanitarian Contexts
The International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance (INARA), a U.S.-registered humanitarian organization founded in 2015 by journalist Arwa Damon, has announced a consultancy opportunity for a qualified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Trainer. The assignment aims to strengthen the capacity of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) teams working with children affected by conflict, displacement, and crisis across Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, and Egypt.
As humanitarian needs continue to grow across these regions, INARA is prioritizing structured, evidence-based psychological interventions that can be delivered remotely and adapted to complex emergency contexts. TF-CBT is widely recognized as one of the most effective therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents experiencing trauma, making this training role central to the organization’s child protection and psychosocial recovery programming.
Strengthening Trauma-Informed Care Through Specialized Training
The consultancy focuses on equipping psychologists, counselors, and MHPSS practitioners with practical skills to implement Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in real-world humanitarian settings. The trainer will be responsible for designing, adapting, and delivering interactive online training sessions that reflect both clinical best practice and the realities of crisis-affected environments.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Developing and adapting TF-CBT training materials tailored to humanitarian contexts
- Designing pre- and post-training assessment tools to measure learning outcomes
- Delivering interactive virtual training sessions in Arabic and/or English
- Facilitating case discussions, role plays, and experiential learning exercises
- Providing structured feedback to participants to support skill development
The training approach emphasizes not only theoretical understanding but also applied clinical competence, ensuring that participants can integrate TF-CBT principles directly into their work with children and caregivers.
Online Training Delivery in Complex Humanitarian Settings
Given the geographic spread of INARA’s programming, the training will be delivered remotely through online learning platforms. This requires the consultant to demonstrate strong facilitation skills in virtual environments, ensuring high engagement and interactivity despite distance and cultural diversity.
The TF-CBT Trainer will be expected to cover:
- Core principles and components of Trauma-Focused CBT
- Assessment and stabilization techniques for trauma-exposed children
- Cognitive processing and trauma narrative development
- Caregiver involvement in treatment planning
- Cultural adaptation of therapeutic approaches in humanitarian contexts
A strong emphasis will be placed on participatory learning methods, including group discussions, reflective exercises, and scenario-based role plays. These methods are essential for building practitioner confidence and ensuring that theoretical concepts are translated into practical skills.
Deliverables and Expected Outputs
The consultancy includes a structured set of deliverables designed to ensure accountability and measurable training outcomes. These include:
- A detailed training agenda and implementation workplan
- Adapted TF-CBT training materials and participant handouts
- Delivery of all scheduled training sessions
- Pre- and post-training assessment tools and analysis reports
- Attendance records for all participants
- A final training completion report with recommendations
These outputs are intended to support both immediate learning outcomes and longer-term capacity building within INARA’s mental health programming.
Qualifications and Professional Requirements
INARA is seeking a highly qualified mental health professional with advanced academic training and certified expertise in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, or a related field.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate:
- Valid certification as a TF-CBT practitioner and/or trainer
- At least seven years of experience working with trauma-affected children and adolescents
- Proven experience delivering structured training to mental health professionals
- Strong background in humanitarian, emergency, or conflict-affected settings
- Fluency in both Arabic and English
Experience in remote training delivery and familiarity with MHPSS programming in the Middle East region will be considered strong advantages.
The role requires not only clinical expertise but also strong facilitation and communication skills, particularly in engaging multidisciplinary participants across different cultural and professional backgrounds.
Safeguarding Children Through Quality Mental Health Training
At the core of this consultancy is INARA’s broader mission: to improve access to integrated, child-centered care for children affected by crisis. The organization’s work spans medical treatment, psychosocial support, education in emergencies, WASH interventions, and emergency response services.
By strengthening the skills of frontline mental health professionals, the TF-CBT training contributes directly to improving recovery outcomes for children experiencing trauma, injury, displacement, and loss. The focus on structured, evidence-based intervention ensures that care delivery is both ethically grounded and clinically effective.
Application Process and Submission Details
Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
Applications must be sent to:
Applicants should include the subject line:
“(TF-CBT) Trainer”
The assignment is a short-term consultancy lasting up to two months, depending on training scheduling and completion of deliverables. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion and approval of the final training report.
Conclusion: Building Psychological Resilience in Humanitarian Response
This consultancy reflects INARA’s continued commitment to strengthening mental health systems in conflict-affected regions through high-quality, evidence-based training. By investing in the professional development of MHPSS staff, the organization aims to enhance the delivery of trauma-informed care for some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
Ultimately, the TF-CBT Trainer role supports a broader humanitarian goal: ensuring that children affected by war, displacement, and crisis have access not only to immediate relief, but also to long-term psychological recovery and resilience-building support.
For more information, applicants can contact recruitment@inara.org directly.
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