Project Assistant-MHPSS (FVM Integration)

Context/Reporting line:

Under the overall Supervision of the Programme Coordinator (MHPSS), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of MHPSS Team leader in close coordination of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following duties:

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Participate in the continuous needs assessment component of the project: collect data, facilitate group discussions in the communities targeted under the project and deliver written reports with that input in Salah Al-Deen sites.
2. Prepare and implement the activity plan in close collaboration with the team members and the senior assistant.
3. Offer individual support and basic counselling to beneficiaries if required under the supervision of the senior assistant.
4. Conduct community outreach activities and collaboration with civil society organizations ensuring inclusiveness of vulnerable and marginalized populations in project activities.
5. Organize and lead support groups, focus group discussions and awareness raising sessions and contribute to development of messages related to MHPSS awareness raising and sensitization.
6. Assist the senior assistant and MHPSS programme officers in the overall implementation of the project, including administrative and technical actions, coordination, and project development functions.
7. Support the MHPSS team members with the implementation of skills-based and vocational MHPSS activities, including the organization and facilitation of MHPSS awareness sessions and peer-support groups.
8. Provide psychosocial first aid and emotional support to affected population in case of sudden/on-going emergency.
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by the area coordinator or programme officers.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Educational Psychology, or other relevant social sciences from an accredited academic university or institution with two years of relevant professional experience, or
• Highschool diploma with four years of relevant professional experience

Experience and Skills:

• Experience working in the humanitarian or development sector,
• Experience in mental health, psychosocial support and capacity building programs.
• Experience in capacity building for local NGOs or social programmes is a strong advantage.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic.

 

Behavioral Competencies

 

• Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Positive, constructive attitude.
• Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
• Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.

• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

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/20240225141653/Zu3OlHiafL7q8c6QydDCF2vt5

 

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