MHPSS Assistant (Counselling) (10 Vacancies)

Position Title: MHPSS Assistant (Counselling) (10 Vacancies)

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: General Service Staff, G-5

Type of Appointment:Special short-term graded, Nine Months, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible

Closing Date:31 July 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the general guidance of Programme Manager (MHPSS) and the direct supervision of the MHPSS Officer (Technical Lead), the successful candidate will be responsible for organizing problem and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions and performing the following functions and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:Assist in the organization of MHPSS services in the form of individual and group sessions.

• Assist in the organization of interventions mental health specialists such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and social workers etc., and assist to make referrals to specialized services when needed.
• Assist primary caregivers to organize their support to families with members having mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Support in the organization of interventions and recovery plans for individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Help organize platforms and workshop on disseminating key information and advocacy messages on MHPSS.
• Assist in reporting all services provided in Smart Camp SYNC (Data Entry System); including follow-up and new cases, as well as visibility materials of all MHPSS activities conducted at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS).
• Assist to organize capacity building activities for IOM staff, CAS focal points, Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) and Community volunteers on psychosocial support related issues through workshops and trainings.
• Support the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University or Bachelor’s Degree in counselling psychology, or any other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience from an accredited academic institution.
• High school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Proven work experience in a Mental Health Counselling Unit or similar.
• Experience working with at-risk community members.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and stakeholders, working in international organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organization.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge and skills in MHPSS programming resilience, psychosocial support, community-based activities, development, and mobilization, especially in an emergency context.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and prepare clear and concise formal correspondence and project reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting.
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles
• Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills;
• Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment and office software packages; Data entry (database management) skills.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Basic knowledge of Dari/Farsi/Pashto and Arabic is an advantage.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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 level 1

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.