Programme Coordinator (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

Duty Station: Erbil, Iraq

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 17 July 2022

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. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Iraq, the general technical supervision of the Head, Mental Health, Psychosocial Response and the direct supervision of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division (PSD) in Iraq Country Office (CO), the incumbent will be responsible for the management and implementation of the IOM’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming in Iraq. The Incumbent will also support other units of Iraq CO, such as Transition and Recovery Division (TRD), Protection, etc. to implement and strengthen Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programme activities, as required.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that MHPSS programming is integrated into PSD and broader IOM strategic and operational planning in Iraq
2. Support the timely rollout of MHPSS activities, overseeing project planning, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
3. Ensure compliance with IOM and donor requirements, including those related to procurement, budget utilization, and human resources, maintaining close contact with relevant IOM support units.
4. Develop strategies and tools, including standard operating procedures (SoPs), to strengthen and systematize IOM’s MHPSS activities in Iraq.
5. In coordination with the Head of PSD and other relevant units, recruit, train, and ensure the close technical supervision of IOM’s MHPSS programme staff.
6. Support the mapping of MHPSS services in Iraq.
7. Develop and implement strategies and curricula to strengthen the MHPSS capacity of governmental and non-governmental service providers.
8. In coordination with the CSU Reporting Officer and Project Development and Support Unit (PDSU) of Iraq CO, oversee the development and maintenance of mechanisms for the timely generation of statistical data on MHPSS services, trends, and activities.
9. Oversee and be responsible for MHPSS assessments, analyse problems/gaps, and propose/prioritize timely programmatic responses to mental health and psychosocial issues identified.
10. Ensure coherence between MHPSS activities, other pillars of PSD programming, and the overall IOM response in the area of responsibility, developing joint proposals and proposing adjustments when needed to maximize the collective strategic impact of different activities.
11. Represent IOM Iraq CO at MHPSS working group meetings and other relevant fora, developing partnerships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to ensure strong coordination, information sharing, and government involvement;
12. Where possible, and in close coordination with the Head of PSD and the Project Development and Support Unit (PDSU) of Iraq CO, liaise with donors in order to represent the progress of activities, gaps, lessons learned, etc.
13. Support the Head of PSD, PCD, and other relevant units to prepare project proposals, narrative and progress reports, cost modifications, and public information material, as required by project donor(s) and/or IOM.
14. Ensure gender and protection mainstreaming within all project activities.
15. Undertake duty travel as required.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Counselling, Social Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Participation to IOM Summer Schools, masters or related academic programs in MHPSS and mobility is a distinctive advantage.

Experience

• Experience in project management and reporting (required);
• Experience in the design and/or implementation of MHPSS interventions in conflict and/or post-conflict settings (required);
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and direct staff and manage operations in complex post-conflict contexts (required);
• Experience in liaising and building effective partnerships with donors, government authorities, and/or other national/international institutions, such as research institutions and local and international NGOs (required); and,
• Experience in capacity building of local organizations and/or government partners (desired).

Skills

Proven ability to supervise, train, and direct staff and manage operations in complex post-conflict contexts (desired).

Technical

• Capacity to deliver on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Capacity to effectively coordinate actions with other implementing partners;
• Ability to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office’s or regional objectives;
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Emergency and Crisis

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Capacity to coordinate actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Capacity to support adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Capacity to make correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

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 – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.