MHPSS Associate Counsellor

• Contract Type Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
• Initial Contract Duration until 31 December 2026-with possibility of extension
• Org Type Country Office - Sub Office
• Vacancy Type Special Vacancy Notice
• Grade G-5
• Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response? No

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (CAS) and direct supervision of Programme Manager (MHPSS), the incumbent will be responsible for organizing problem and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions and performing the following functions and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

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 Cresent (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.

Qualifications

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

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge in Dari/Farsi/Pashto is an advantage.

IOM's competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values- all IOM 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

• 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.

Notes

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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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system(for internal candidates link here ). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.