Strategic Advisor, Executive Office and Partnerships

**Strategic Advisor, Executive Office & Partnerships**

**Background**

The MHPSS Hub aims to improve mental health outcomes and psychosocial well-being through technical assistance, capacity development of National Societies, the IFRC and the ICRC, competence development of staff and volunteers, knowledge generation and knowledge sharing, research, strategic communications and humanitarian diplomacy, policy and advocacy.

The MHPSS Hub does not work directly with affected populations but rather assists the National Societies, the IFRC and the ICRC to provide MHPSS services in accordance with their auxiliary role and mandate. The MHPSS Hub is organized around a team of MHPSS specialists, project managers, strategic communication specialists, and support services. It is led by a Director, who reports to the International Director at the Danish Red Cross. The Director also serves as secretary to the Steering Committee.

The MHPSS Hub is hosted and supported by the Danish Red Cross, we operate under the legal identity of the Danish Red Cross, with all MHPSS Hub staff employed by the Danish Red Cross.

**1. Overall Responsibilities and Reporting Lines**

The *Strategic Advisor, Executive Office & Partnerships* provides strategic, organizational, and executive support to the Director of the MHPSS Hub. The role acts as a central coordination and enabling function assisting the Director and the management team ensuring effective leadership, strategic implementation, strong governance, and coherent organizational performance.

The position plays a key role in supporting the coherent implementation of the MHPSS Hub Strategy 2026–2030, while contributing to the preparation of the organization’s next strategic framework. The role strengthens institutional effectiveness, supports leadership decision-making, and ensures follow-up across strategic priorities and enablers.

In addition, the role supports the development of strategic partnerships that enhance the MHPSS Hub’s positioning, collaboration, sustainability and resource mobilisation.

The *Strategic Advisor, Executive Office & Partnerships* reports to the Director of the MHPSS Hub and is employed by the Danish Red Cross (DRC) as the host National Society of the MHPSS Hub.

**2. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities, and Duties**

Strategic and Organizational Responsibilities

The *Strategic Advisor, Executive Office & Partnerships* supports the Director in ensuring effective strategic leadership, organizational development, and institutional performance. The role assists the management group in ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into coordinated action and effective follow-up.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the implementation, monitoring, review, and adaptation of the MHPSS Hub Strategy 2026–2030
- Facilitating strategic planning processes, annual priorities, and organizational performance reviews
- Supporting the management in ensuring strategic coherence across teams, priorities, and processes
- Providing briefing materials, decision-support documents, and recommendations to the Director

Executive Office Support and Governance

The *Strategic Advisor, Executive Office & Partnerships* provides direct, hands-on executive support to the Director and ensures the effective functioning of governance and coordination processes.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the Director on governance matters of the MHPSS Hub, including:
- Organizing Steering Group and Advisory Group meetings
- Preparing agendas and documentation
- Issuing meeting calls and coordinating logistics
- Taking minutes and ensuring accurate documentation
- Supporting systematic follow-up on decisions and action points
- Support in coordinating internal leadership processes, including management meetings and retreats
- Taking minutes from weekly management meetings and assisting the management group in ensuring follow-up on agreed actions
- Supporting the Director and the management group in planning, prioritization, and follow-up of strategic and organizational priorities
- Preparing briefings, presentations, reports, and decision-support materials
- Tracking decisions and ensuring timely follow-up across the organization
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office when required

Partnerships and External Engagement

The *Strategic Advisor, Executive Office & Partnerships* leads and supports strategic partnerships that strengthen the MHPSS Hub’s reach, influence, and collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the Director and teams in cultivating key institutional relationships
- Coordinating partnership processes and support in ensuring follow-up on commitments
- Supporting development of partnership strategies and engagement plans
- Strategic advice on stakeholder engagement and partnership opportunities
- Coordinating partnership processes and ensuring follow-up on commitments
- Supporting development of partner