The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Assistant will be under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (Migrant Protection and Assistance) in Haiti and the direct supervision of the National Protection Officer. In accordance with the objectives of the various projects and considering the activities to be implemented for the assistance to migrants and internally displaced persons (IDPs), the successful candidate will undertake the following tasks:

1. Provide psychological first aid and routine psychosocial frontline support to IDPs and migrants repatriated to Haiti and support the assistance upon their return and to facilitate their reintegration.

2. Organize bilateral consultations, and/or Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and “Groupes de Paroles” with vulnerable migrants and internally displaced persons (IDPs) – depending on the context, needs and practicalities.

3. When needed and relevant, refer migrants and IDPs to adequate structures/partners to receive the appropriate mental health and psychosocial support.

4. Facilitate the organization of trainings on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Psychological First Aid (PFA), both internally and with partners and authorities.

5. Maintain the protection databases updated with information on all the beneficiaries who received psychosocial counselling, support and referral.

6. Assist in providing primary routine psychosocial support to IOM staff and their family members, notably those affected by kidnapping and other security events. Refer any complex cases to official psychologist experts

7. Carry out field monitoring visits when required.

8. Provide monthly reports on activities undertaken, progress of activities including challenges encountered.
9. Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Education

• Bachelor or equivalent diploma in Psychology
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of psychosocial support
• Strong communication skills are a must
• Good computer literacy (Excel, PPT, Word) and good administrative skills
• Ability to liaise independently with partners and government actors.

Experience

• Be available to work on weekends and public holidays in the case of an emergency and participate in regular on-call roster for weekends and public holidays.
• Experience working with NGOs/UN agencies is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in field work
• Flexibility, ability to work in difficult situations including in IDP sites
• Strong communication skills are a must

Skills

• Capacity to work as part of a team, to handle stressful situations and sometimes hostile environments.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, available.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team of colleagues from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds.

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: 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

• 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

• 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 leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

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

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Languages:

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position: Fluent in Creole/French; working knowledge of English and Spanish an advantage.

Special Short-Term Contract, 6 months with possibility of extension

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Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via e-mail to smhtirecruitment@iom.int referring to this advertisement in the subject: SVN2023_043_Applicant name.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

smhtirecruitment@iom.int

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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.

2023-07-28