MHPSS Assistant

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (MHPSS), and direct supervision of the MHPSS Programme Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the MHPSS programme activities and related programming and performing the following functions and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Provide technical support and coordination with MHPSS staff that are engaged in MHPSS services, supporting timely and effective execution of project activities and operational plans, as well as efficient, transparent, and accountable use of allocated funding.
2. Support the implementation of MHPSS approaches related to integrating MHPSS services into a variety of non-MHPSS programmes.
3. Document project information, including informal translation from Arabic to English.
4. Collect data for assessments and research on MHPSS across different field locations and draft timely reports and other materials.
5. Implement field level MHPSS activities that are integrated into other programming and supporting the field teams in meeting programmatic objectives as well as working on factsheets that highlight field level achievements.
6. Conduct regular data analysis of participant feedback in relevant MHPSS programming.
7. Participate in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme and in the logistical elaboration of the programmatic phases of interventio
8. Conduct MHPSS services in line with IOM MHPSS standards.
9. Ensure that confidentiality and the right to privacy is maintained regarding confidential beneficiary and project information.
10. Ensure that hardcopy and electronic information systems are maintained, particularly the important notes of all key monitoring, implementation, and coordination activities.
11. Support in delivering training sessions to MHPSS field staff and staff of other programmes related to MHPSS.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned by programme management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health or any other related field from an accredited academic university or institution. With three years of relevant professional experience, or
• Highschool diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in providing mental health and psychosocial interventions to individuals and groups.
• Experience in working with IDP and returnee populations.
• Experience working in working in displacement settings.

• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Experience in conducting assessments, using screening tools and creating individual care plans for clients seeking mental health servic
• Experience in working in an international environment and in liaising with a variety of partners at all levels of the
• Excellent communication and negotiation Ability to present clear and concise information.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgroun
• Proficiency in Office applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point
• Knowledge of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) MHPSS in emergencies guidelines.

• Ability to conduct counselling sessions via interpreters/cultural mediators, whenever necessary.
• Ability to conduct sessions remotely.
• Experience in working with young people (children and adolescents).
• Experience in conducting research across a variety of settings.
• Experience in MHPSS integration into other programming, including climate change, livelihoods, etc

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES – All SOC staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Choose a level.

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240513095905/VeySYUvMBRksc4hT7jIA1XE8f     

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.