Programme Manager (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS))

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

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 27 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 (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer (Transit Centre), the direct technical supervision of the Protection Coordinator, as well as the protection Focal Points in Headquarters (HQ) and Regional Office (RO), the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and implementing the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), portfolio as part of IOM’s humanitarian response in

Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) Doha, Qatar in line with the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings and the IOM Manual on CB MHPSS in Emergency and Displacement. The position is field based, and candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage and oversee the implementation of the programme. Backstop the technical, financial and operational aspects of the programme.
2. Manage and supervise the work and performance of the programme team (Mobile Teams, Project Officers, Project Assistants, National coordinators, and consultants).
3. Oversee and provide advice for the management and implementation of activities of the IOM programme and of local non-government organizations (NGOs) supported by the programme, including the implementation of needs assessments, intervention protocols, direct assistance provisions and education, in strict adherence to the project scope and activities as set forth in the approved project proposals, and IOM Manual on CB MHPSS in Emergency and Displacement.
4. Promote human rights and protection principles and standards or policies, ensuring that all internal units, sectors and working groups fulfil their responsibilities in mainstreaming protection. 5. Ensure the coordination, implementation and monitoring of IOM programmes and activities. Take action to ensure that identified protection needs, including an Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) approach, are adequately addressed.
5. Ensure that systems for the proper coordination of working groups under IOM’s MHPSS and Protection programme are in place (MHPSS working group, and others as per project scope).
6. Develop and ensure the implementation of capacity building activities of staff, mobile teams, humanitarian actors, government officials and NGOs’ personnel, including designing curricula and tools to monitor the quality of interventions including MHPSS/Protection strategy. Liaise with academic national and international partners, when needed, including security forces.
7. Ensure and strengthen close coordination and liaison with governmental andnon-governmental counterparts (Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), US Department of State, US Department of Defense, Government of Qatar, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Qatar Red Crescent Society, Qatar Charity, and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)).
8. Respond to information requests and develop further project proposals based on emerging and identified needs in the psychosocial and protection domain in CAS, within and beyond the emergency response as well as durable solutions.
9. Facilitate, in strict coordination with the Global MHPSS Section, Protection Section at IOM Headquarters (HQs) and RO, the large-scale information sharing and publication of all the projects in the unit.
10. Ensure proper documentation of every activity of the project including regular reporting to the donor as required in the donor agreement.
11. Ensure donors visibility including focus on funding and budgetary aspects of the programme.13. Ensure the consideration, integration and mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues related to gender, children, and other vulnerable groups in the programme.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social, Anthropology Work 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.

Experience

• Experience in designing, managing psychosocial, protection and prevention of countertrafficking support programmes in emergency and transition and recovery contexts;
• Experience in providing psychosocial support in emergency as well as in mainstreaming psychosocial approach into the response to vulnerable population;
• Experience in a complex humanitarian emergency or post-conflict environment.
• Experience in coordination, community-based approaches that are customized to address arange of vulnerabilities across diverse groups to prevent main risk factors such as human trafficking;
• Experience in clinical supervision of mental health professionals and social workers an asset;
• Participation to IOM corporate programme in Psychosocial Interventions in Emergency and displacement will be considered an asset; and,
• Experience of working in the field and familiarity with the region will be advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in facilitating training and developing curricula;
• Proficient in MS Office applications and basic knowledge of SPSS;
• Knowledge of Protection principles and IOM policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of data driven approaches that guides collective action across local agencies and institutions and the priorities of the response in the programme;
• Commitment to help persons of concern and willingness to cooperate with counterparts;
• Good analytical skills; and,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting.

Languages

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

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, Pashto, and Dari 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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.