MHPSS Consultant

Project Context and Scope
The project aims to enhance individual and communal mental health and psychosocial well-being by mitigating the negative psychological impacts of the conflict and support efforts to promote social cohesion, peace and recovery during the post-conflict period. In turn, a sense of hope, solidarity and mutual support within and between communities will be fostered, potentially leading to reduced tensions, violence prevention, a restored social fabric, and promotion of long-term stability.

Through the activities outlined in this project, IOM aims to prevent further distress and promote psychosocial well-being, while also advancing broader outcomes that support peace and community recovery, especially in post-conflict settings.
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Protection Unit, MHPSS program Tasks to be performed under this contract  

• Develop a MHPSS capacity building plan in close coordination with the MHPSS Program Manager 
• Conduct a MHPSS training needs assessment with different stakeholders to inform the content of the trainings
• Develop training tools and deliver trainings in the assigned MHPSS topics based on best evidence and practice and well accepted international MHPSS guidelines, including IOM’s manual on community based MHPSS in emergency and displacement settings in both Arabic and English
• Develop and administer pre and post assessment questionnaires, training evaluations and training reports based on the content of developed training curriculum and materials
• Develop and/or adapt MHPSS needs assessment tool relevant to the project 
• Train data collectors and enumerators on the developed MHPSS needs assessment tool across Lebanon
• Support in the data collection and analysis of the needs assessment and developing a MHPSS needs assessment report in English and in Arabic 
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned   Performance indicators for the evaluation of results  
  • Indicator: MHPSS needs assessment report developed in English and in Arabic 

    Target: 

    • 1 MHPSS needs assessment report 
    • Indicator: MHPSS training sessions and workshops held with government bodies, local NGOs and other partners outlined in the project

      Target: 

      • 150 stakeholders trained from the above-mentioned bodies on key MHPSS topics 
      • 1 MHPSS training report    Education
        • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology or any related fields Experience and Skills
          • Minimum of 5 years working experience in MHPSS-related projects, community health, social science research
          • Experience in integrating MHPSS within other sectors such as livelihoods, social stability, health and protection sectors
          • Experience in coordination and the provision of community-based MHPSS approaches that are customized to address a range of vulnerabilities across diverse groups and are adapted to a specific context in place
          • Has previous experience in developing, adapting, conducting context specific MHPSS needs assessments, including training enumerators on data collection
          • Has previous experience in developing the content of and delivering MHPSS trainings and conducting research studies for international organizations
          • Experience working with vulnerable groups in the past, including returnees, internally displaced persons, etc. will be an added advantage
          • Excellent organizational skills and with attention to detail
          • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Languages
            • English and Arabic IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Travel required
              • Internal travel Required Competencies   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 three 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.