Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
ย Context Under the overall supervision of the Protection Officer and direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (HRR/Protection/MHPSS) and in coordination with the relevant technical specialist in Ndjamena and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the implementation of IOMโs mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities in the province of their respective duty station (Ouaddaรฏ, Sila, or Wadi Fira) including individual and group counselling, community-level psychosocial activities, and capacity building.ย
1.Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, including identifying MHPSS needs, delivering individual and group counselling sessions, provide sensitization and capacity-building to communities and partners on key MHPSS topics, organize community-level psychosocial activities.ย ย
2.Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.ย
3.Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.ย
4.Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.ย ย
5.Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;ย ย
6.Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.ย ย
7.Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.ย
8.Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.ย ย
9.Perform other related duties as assigned.ย Education
Bachelorโs degree in Psychology or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience. Experience
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;ย
Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,ย
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.ย ย Skills
In-depth knowledge of methods of MHPSS activities in emergency and post-emergency settings, including counselling, sensitization, and social activities, including confidentiality, gender and age sensitivity, and do no harm principles.ย
Coordination skills with field partners and local authorities.ย
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.ย
Strong proactivity and adaptability.ย
Strong skills in Outlook and Word.ย Languages
- Language required for the position, for example: Fluency in French (oral and written) and Chadian Arabic (oral).ย IOMโs 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. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย 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.