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Vacancy id	VAC-11123
Job title	VAC-11123 MHPSS Program Assistant – Ghat (Re-advertisement)
Location	Ghat
Apply by	02-Jan-2024
Start date	07-Jan-2024
Duration	5 months
Number of vacancies	1
Qualification	Bachelor’s in Bachelor’s degree in graduate studies in social work, psychology, sociology or any other relevant fields such as Human Sciences, Public Health, etc.. (essential).
Sector experience	Minimum of Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable MHPSS experience and relevant Migration experience and/or minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant MHPSS & Healthcare experience. year/s of demonstrable relevant Migration experience (essential). Minimum of a) Effectively applies knowledge of mental health and psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level; year/s of demonstrable relevant Mental Health experience (essential). Minimum of maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work year/s of demonstrable relevant Any experience (essential). Minimum of Skilled at developing culturally relevant psychotherapeutic interventions d) Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge on the practical application of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings; e) knowledgeable on the psychosocial impact of forced displacement. year/s of demonstrable relevant Other experience (essential).
Geographical experience	Minimum of 2 year/s of experience in MENA (essential).
Languages	Fluent in Arabic (essential). Fluent in English (essential). Working level in French (desirable).

Vacancy id

VAC-11123

Job title

VAC-11123 MHPSS Program Assistant – Ghat (Re-advertisement)

Location

Ghat

Apply by

02-Jan-2024

Start date

07-Jan-2024

Duration

5 months

Number of vacancies

Qualification

Bachelor’s in Bachelor’s degree in graduate studies in social work, psychology, sociology or any other relevant fields such as Human Sciences, Public Health, etc.. (essential).

Sector experience

Minimum of Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable MHPSS experience and relevant Migration experience and/or minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant MHPSS & Healthcare experience. year/s of demonstrable relevant Migration experience (essential).
Minimum of a) Effectively applies knowledge of mental health and psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level; year/s of demonstrable relevant Mental Health experience (essential).
Minimum of maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work year/s of demonstrable relevant Any experience (essential).
Minimum of Skilled at developing culturally relevant psychotherapeutic interventions d) Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge on the practical application of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings; e) knowledgeable on the psychosocial impact of forced displacement. year/s of demonstrable relevant Other experience (essential).

Geographical experience

Minimum of 2 year/s of experience in MENA (essential).

Languages

Fluent in Arabic (essential).
Fluent in English (essential).
Working level in French (desirable).

CTG overview	CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006. CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions. Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services. Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Overview of position	Brief definition of the organizational context, reporting lines and scope, for example: Under the overall direct supervision of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programme Manager and senior MHPSS assistant, and Migration Health Division coordinator and overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission, the successful candidates will be responsible and accountable for the direct implementation of the IOM MHPSS activities under the project “Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS)”
Role objectives	Provide psychosocial support to the members of the migrant community living in the designated DCs, IDPs and host communities. Assess perceptions of COVID-19 among beneficiaries, design appropriate key message, design suitable ways to share information, disseminating information to migrants through leaflets, media, social media, informal networks. Attend to search and rescue operations and support the provision of humanitarian and psychosocial support to migrants at disembarkation points in Tripoli and make the necessary referrals as part of IOM teams and in line with IOM protocol and agreed internal procedure. Conduct regular visits to detention centers (DCs), disembarkation points, shelters, and urban locations in order to assess the needs of migrants, IDPs and host communities and provide assistance accordingly. Participate in defining effective and culturally appropriate psychosocial approaches and interventions on the community level. Provide remote psychosocial support when needed. Make necessary referral to other units, programs, and departments within IOM and to other stakeholders. Conduct a services mapping exercise in order to identify other units and stakeholders working to address the need of migrants in the relevant DCs and urban locations and needs of IDPs and hosting communities. Liaise closely and coordinate with the health, protection, and MRRM teams working in the area. This includes planning of the weekly visits, meetings, workshops, trainings, and so on. Undertake all administrative and office related roles to ensuring the successful implementation of tasks and the project activities. When required, develop purchase Request Forms (PRFs), get necessary approval, and liaise with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all travel and venue booking is completed in time. Develop all necessary paperwork and get necessary approval liaising with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all arrangements for trainings to conducted in Tunis and Libya are being completed on time. Report any challenges and potentials hiccups in the process to the senior MHPSS assistant & Programme Manager in a timely manner. Support the programme manager in identifying capacity building opportunities in Libya for Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts, develop training materials and contribute to the delivery of trainings if required (translation or leading sessions). Attend training sessions and document all process for processing approvals, authorizations maintaining up to date copies of all documents. Work on creating a system for proper documentation. Provide the programme manager with timely and accurate information of delivered activities, case notes, and referrals and in compliance with IOM reporting formats and timeframes. Liaise with other IOM units in particular Protection in addition to VHR, Health and Technical Cooperation, Community Stabilization and MRRM to guarantee a holistic approach to responses, management of identified cases and referral when necessary. Liaise with IOM partners, especially Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts to ensure interventions are delivered in line with international guidelines and standards and IOM policies. Travel to any location as requested by the direct supervisor when/where necessary. Attend meetings – both programmatic and Technical on regular basis. Liaise closely with the Mental health professional so to better follow up on cases. Submit weekly and monthly reports documents all activities and services provided. Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the senior MHPSS assistant and PM.
Project reporting	Senior MHPSS programme assistant
Key competencies	The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: 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 wherever possible. • 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. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3 • 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 action and delegated work. • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. If direct reports (10th row above) for SES is greater than zero, then the managerial competencies below are inserted. Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3 • Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential. • Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. • Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Team management	NA
Further information	Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

Brief definition of the organizational context, reporting lines and scope, for example:

Under the overall direct supervision of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programme Manager and senior MHPSS assistant, and Migration Health Division coordinator and overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission, the successful candidates will be responsible and accountable for the direct implementation of the IOM MHPSS activities under the project “Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS)”

Role objectives

Provide psychosocial support to the members of the migrant community living in the designated DCs, IDPs and host communities. Assess perceptions of COVID-19 among beneficiaries, design appropriate key message, design suitable ways to share information, disseminating information to migrants through leaflets, media, social media, informal networks.

Attend to search and rescue operations and support the provision of humanitarian and psychosocial support to migrants at disembarkation points in Tripoli and make the necessary referrals as part of IOM teams and in line with IOM protocol and agreed internal procedure.

Conduct regular visits to detention centers (DCs), disembarkation points, shelters, and urban locations in order to assess the needs of migrants, IDPs and host communities and provide assistance accordingly.

Participate in defining effective and culturally appropriate psychosocial approaches and interventions on the community level.

Provide remote psychosocial support when needed.

Make necessary referral to other units, programs, and departments within IOM and to other stakeholders.

Conduct a services mapping exercise in order to identify other units and stakeholders working to address the need of migrants in the relevant DCs and urban locations and needs of IDPs and hosting communities.

Liaise closely and coordinate with the health, protection, and MRRM teams working in the area. This includes planning of the weekly visits, meetings, workshops, trainings, and so on.

Undertake all administrative and office related roles to ensuring the successful implementation of tasks and the project activities.

When required, develop purchase Request Forms (PRFs), get necessary approval, and liaise with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all travel and venue booking is completed in time.

Develop all necessary paperwork and get necessary approval liaising with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all arrangements for trainings to conducted in Tunis and Libya are being completed on time.

Report any challenges and potentials hiccups in the process to the senior MHPSS assistant & Programme Manager in a timely manner.

Support the programme manager in identifying capacity building opportunities in Libya for Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts, develop training materials and contribute to the delivery of trainings if required (translation or leading sessions).

Attend training sessions and document all process for processing approvals, authorizations maintaining up to date copies of all documents.

Work on creating a system for proper documentation.

Provide the programme manager with timely and accurate information of delivered activities, case notes, and referrals and in compliance with IOM reporting formats and timeframes.

Liaise with other IOM units in particular Protection in addition to VHR, Health and Technical Cooperation, Community Stabilization and MRRM to guarantee a holistic approach to responses, management of identified cases and referral when necessary.

Liaise with IOM partners, especially Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts to ensure interventions are delivered in line with international guidelines and standards and IOM policies.

Travel to any location as requested by the direct supervisor when/where necessary.

Attend meetings – both programmatic and Technical on regular basis.

Liaise closely with the Mental health professional so to better follow up on cases.

Submit weekly and monthly reports documents all activities and services provided.

Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the senior MHPSS assistant and PM.

Project reporting

Senior MHPSS programme assistant

Key competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 wherever possible.

• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• 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 action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

If direct reports (10th row above) for SES is greater than zero, then the managerial competencies below are inserted.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Team management

Further information

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.