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MHPSS Senior Programme Assistant

Position Title:   MHPSS Senior Programme Assistant (1 position)

Duty Station:   IOM Libya in Tripoli

Classification:   General Service staff, G6

Type of Appointment:   Special Short Term (6 months with possibility of extension)

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Vacancy Code:  SVN.LY10.2021.13

Start Date:  Jul 5th 2021

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane 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 work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall direct supervision of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program Officer and Migration Health Coordinator and overall supervision of Chief of Mission, the successful candidates will support the direct implementation of the IOM MHPSS activities under “Supporting Libyan authorities to address COVID-19 related challenges and providing assistance to vulnerable groups in Libya”  project among other related tasks in Libya.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation of a Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activity work plan, in coordination with the supervisor and outreach psychosocial teams and develop reporting mechanisms.
• Participate in providing technical oversight on the activities of the psychosocial mobile teams across different locations in Libya.
• Participate in the design of community MHPSS activities to migrants and affected population based on assessed needs.
• Participate in the establishment of a referral plan, including procedures, forms, confidentiality arrangement. Support the development of internal SoPs as required.
• Support the programme manager in identifying capacity building opportunities in Libya for Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts, support developing training materials and contribute to the delivery of trainings if required (translation or facilitating sessions).
• Attend training sessions and document all process for processing approvals, authorisations maintaining up to date copies of all documents.
• Provide the programme manager with timely and accurate information of delivered activities and in compliance with IOM reporting formats and timeframes.
• Contribute to the development of information materials on mental health and psychosocial support services available.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports documenting all activities and services provided. Support MHPSS PM in providing information requested from the Project Development and Support Unit, including inputs to reports and communications materials.
• Liaise with other IOM units in particular Protection in addition to VHR, Health and Technical Cooperation, Community Stabilisation and MRRM to guarantee a holistic approach to responses, management of identified cases and referral when necessary.
• Attend meetings – both programmatic and Technical on regular basis. Participate in MHPSS coordination meetings, Child Protection Working Group meetings and subgroups at the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Education (MoE), and others.
•  Participate in the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system, including field visits.
• Undertake all administrative and office related 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 paper-work 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.
• Travel to any location as requested by the direct supervisor when/where necessary.
• Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the MHPSS officer.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor degree in psychology, sociology, social work, social sciences, or any other relevant fields such as Human Sciences, Public Health, etc and minimum four years experience in a relevant field.
• High school degree with six years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Previous experiences in providing services to displaced populations, migrants, refugees or conflict affected populations.
• Previous experience in the fields of social work, psychology, public/community health, sociology program in emergency settings.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of UN and international agencies structures.
• Experience in capacity building activities and curriculum development is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of mental health and psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
• Skilled at developing culturally relevant psychotherapeutic interventions
• Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge on the practical application of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings;
• Knowledgeable on the psychosocial impact of forced displacement.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required
• Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage

Required 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: maintain 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 1

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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.

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:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV with a cover letter to hrdlibya@iom.int,  by 5th Jul 2021 at the latest, mentioning the job title in the subject line along with this special vacancy notice code SVN.LY10.2021.13

Emails without such indication will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 28.06.2021 To 05.07.2021