Vacancy No.: IOM-SVN/0153/22

Position Title: Project Assistant (MHPSS)

Position Grade: G4

Duty Station: Dessie, Ethiopia

Type of Appointment: SST, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date:  20 January 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting huma0ne 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 environment. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

Background

Under the direct supervision of Senior MHPSS Assistant, technical supervision of the MHPSS Officer and the overall supervision of the Emergency Health Coordinator, the successful candidate will support the implementation of MHPSS program in the target areas. In particular, he/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

·       Participate in defining effective and culturally appropriate psychosocial approaches and interventions at the community level

·       Ensure psychosocial activities; community mobilization, awareness raising sessions are organized, and referred cases received appropriate support

·       Provide psychosocial support to identified individuals/groups and families.

·       In collaboration with the MHPSS project assistant, explore and detect potential GBV risk and factors influencing mental health status of the target population and assist community volunteers to organize recreational activities

·       Collaborate and participate, in any field survey, data collection and/or needs assessment organized by IOM in relation to MHPSS

·       Ensure awareness sessions related to COVID are provided as per the recommended guideline.

·       Attend supervision sessions

·       Execute any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification

·       University degree in Psychology, Social Work or any other related fields

Experience

·       2 years and above work experience on the area of PSS in emergency

·       Proven experience in Mental health and Psychosocial support, Counseling, Protection and social work activities targeting IDPs/returnees, and refugees.

·       Previous training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, PFA, Child protection, and SGBV is advantageous.

·       Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information in a variety of settings and formats.

·       Knowledge of emergency projects and activity monitoring and reporting.

·       Skilled in organizing daily tasks and deadlines are met.

·       Knowledge of basic computer and facilitation skills

·       Experience working in partnership with community, government and international organizations.

Skills

·       Very good communication and interpersonal skills

·       Computer literate.

Languages

·       Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English

·       Knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

Behavioural

Accountability

·       Accepts and gives constructive criticism

·       Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies

·       Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

·       Monitors own work to correct errors

·       Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

Client Orientation

·       Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

·       Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients

·       Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries

Continuous Learning

·       Contributes to colleagues' learning

·       Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

·       Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas

·       Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

Communication

·       Actively shares relevant information

·       Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures

·       Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience

·       Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative

·       Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Leadership and Negotiation

·       Convinces others to share resources

·       Presents goals as shared interests

Performance Management

·       Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

·       Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations

·       Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures

Planning and Organizing

·       Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

·       Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others

·       Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers

·       Identifies risks and makes contingency plans

Professionalism

·       Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

·       Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

·       Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

·       Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

·       Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

·       Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

·       Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

Planning and Organizing

·       Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

·       Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others

·       Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers

·       Identifies risks and makes contingency plans

Professionalism

·       Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

·       Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

·       Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

·       Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

·       Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

·       Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

·       Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

Teamwork

·       Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

·       Contributes to, and follows team objectives

·       Gives credit where credit is due

·       Seeks input and feedback from others

·       Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate

·       Actively supports and implements final group decisions

·       Takes joint responsibility for team's work

Technological Awareness

·       Learns about developments in available technology

·       Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions

·       Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work

Technical

·       Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations

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.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to Apply

For applicants to be considered, applicants are required to apply via THIS LINK  indicating the short vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the short vacancy notice he/she applied for in the email Subject line. Any application that does not have this information in the subject line will not be considered and attach the following:

·     Motivation/Application letter

·     CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone)

·     Copies of all Academic Certificates from an Accredited University

·     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:

20-Jan-2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We strongly encourage qualified female applicants to apply!