Psychologist

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
  Context IOM operates Five Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Minors (Shelters) providing accommodation and access to services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC). Besides accommodation, the following services are provided to the beneficiaries: addressing basic needs, catering, hygiene, legal counselling, and information about life opportunities in Greece, interpretation, psychosocial support, medical support, Greek learning programs, learning support, organization of intercultural activities, work and career guidance. In order to be proactive and be able to cover all urgent staff needs for the shelters on time, we upload vacancies through WAVE for all specialties required for the 24/7 operation of the shelters, aiming to create a pool of suitable candidates.    Within the framework of the action \"Subsidy N.P. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) MISSION GREECE for the implementation of the project \"Operation of K.F.A.A. Patra\"\" with MIS Code 6016489 the Program “Greece Program - Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027”, under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator or his/her designate and the direct supervision of the Shelter Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide support in implementing project activities through provision of psychosocial services for the UMC in the accommodation facilities.

As a Psychologist of the Accommodation Center, the successful candidate will undertake on the following:

1. Assess the mental health of the UMC and write a psychological evaluation.
2. Organize and participate in group and one-on-one sessions for the psychological support and development of activities and interventions. 
3. Participate in the planning and implementation of interventions to inform and raise awareness of children.
4. Provide psychosocial support to the children in collaboration with the social worker or other members of the scientific team depending on the needs that arise. These might include: a) anxiety and anger management, b) conflict management and abrupt behavioral changes, c) coping mechanisms to effectively respond on crises related to mental or psychological pressure, e) improving interpersonal relationships and f) cultivating skills and talents.
5. Refer children to primary or secondary medical care services if this is deemed necessary based on their mental health status.
6. Map existing national and humanitarian mental health and psychosocial services that are available and accessible to the Accommodation Center.
7. Ιmplement the responsibilities of the reference person (Case Worker assigned specific children).

   As a Case Worker assigned specific children, the successful candidate will undertake on the following:

   1. In collaboration with the rest of the team, implement necessary actions for the achievement of the objectives of the Individual Action Plan in accordance with the best interests of the child.

   2. In collaboration with the child's Guardian, conduct Best Interest Assessments (BIA) or prepare other similar reports and identify the needs and vulnerabilities of unaccompanied children.

   3. Keep and update the individual file of the child. Collect all information and documents regarding the medical, psychosocial, and educational history, the legal status from all available sources and respective professionals, including the information provided by the child.

   📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

   ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

   4. Collect and monitor all the required beneficiaries’ documentation, on a monthly basis, for donor purposes.

   5. Support the child in the Accommodation Center entry process, explain and discuss the rules of accommodation. Be their stable contact person and meet with the child at least once a week. Inform the child in advance of who will be responsible in case of each of your absences or leave.
   6. Support the child in the smooth integration in activities inside or outside the Shelter.
   7. In collaboration with trained Shelter staff and external actors, inform and train the children with the aim of strengthening them against any form of mental, sexual or other physical abuse and neglect, preventing dangerous situations, and learning how to react in the event of such situations. Information is provided to minors through various methods, such as information leaflets (translated into a language that each minor understands), group and individual sessions.
   8. Plan and perform necessary actions to prepare the children for their departure from the Accommodation Center and completion of their accommodation.

   General support of Accommodation Center activities:

   1. Escort the unaccompanied children (Asylum Service, Medical appointments or urgent, school, indoor and outdoor activities).
   2. Distribute food, clothing, and personal hygiene kits to the children, according to their needs, in cooperation with the rest of the staff employed in the Shelter, if needed.
   3. Reinforce the Accommodation Center rules at all times.
   4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

   Education
   • University degree in Psychology from an accredited academic institution. 
   • Master’s degree in above field an advantage.
   • License to practice the profession or/and certificate of registration with the relevant professional association.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience
     • Minimum one year of relevant experience desirable;
     • Previous experience working with children considered as an asset;Skills
       • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility;
       • Ability to work with minimal supervision;
       • Good level of computer literacy;
       • Ability to work under difficult conditions;
       • Willingness to work in morning or evening shifts, during holidays and weekends; as well as night emergencies
       • Valid driver’s license with at least five years of driving experience would be an advantage.Languages

         For all applicants, fluency in Greek is required (oral and written).

         Working Knowledge of English or French is required (oral and written). 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. 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.
           • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.Notes
             1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
             2. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
             3. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
             4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
             5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
             6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies