International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Staff Counsellor

Onsite

Libya

12 months

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General

Description of assignment title

Staff Counsellor

Assignment country

Libya

Expected start date

02/15/2022

Sustainable Development Goal

GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Volunteer category

International UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities

No

Host entity

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Type

Onsite

Duration

12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

1

Duty stations

Tunis

Details

Mission and objectives

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leadingUN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for thebenefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context

Within the delegated authority Clinical and technical supervision to be provided by Staff Welfare personnel nominated by the Staff Welfare Officer, Administrative supervision to be provided, when possible, at the Regional Level.

Task description

• Establish collaborative working relationships with counterparts and senior personnel in the respective Regions; • Provide tele-counselling services in allocated global locations and languages; • Offer and participate in the preparation of education material and seminars; • Provide management consultation as needed; • Refer on to Staff Welfare for complex mental health issues; • Participate in supervision and team meetings; • Be proactive in reaching out to missions/specific groups of staff • Maintain confidential records and submit monthly statistics as agreed and end of assignment report; • Maintain confidentiality and professional practice standards; • Any other duties as required.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

4 years of experience in in counselling, with experience in/counselling deep field or in the multilateral sector an asset. Fluent in English and French with Arabic an asset.

Area(s) of expertise

Health

Driving license

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Languages

English, Level: Working knowledge, Required French, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in clinical psychology, counselling, social work or psychiatry

Competencies and values

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

IOM Operations is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy.

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