Psychosocial Project Manager At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Psychosocial Project Manager

Duty Station : Uzhgorod, Ukraine

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 : 05 May 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), the technical coordination of the Head of Mental Health Psychosocial Response and Intercultural Communication Section, and the direct supervision of Emergency and Stabilization Programme Coordinator, in close coordination with the Emergency Health Coordinator and the Humanitarian Protection Coordinator, and in line with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergency Settings and IOM’s Manual on Community Based MHPSS in Emergencies and Displacement and other relevant corporate tools, the Psychosocial Project Manager will be responsible for managing MHPSS programs, projects and activities within the International Organization for Migration (IOM) emergency response in Ukraine.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the collection of data, assessment and analysis on MHPSS needs among displaced, war affected and Third Country National (TCN) populations in the country with an aim to inform project development.
2. Map existing service provisions for MHPSS relevant to IOM populations of concern with an aim at establishing a referral system and relevant partnerships
3. Ensure and facilitate close coordination and liaison with all technical MHPSS-related governmental and non-governmental counterparts. In particular: (a.) liaise on specific MHPSS issues with national technical bodies and professionals, including Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Health (MoH), both at central and project implementation site levels, in coordination with the relevant colleagues. (b.) Under the supervision of the Global MHPSS Section, represent IOM in MHPSS coordination meetings, including the Working Group (WG) under the Health Custer and others requested by the CoM, in order to promote and support the establishment of national and international coordination mechanisms in the MHPSS domain in Ukraine, and represent IOM within those mechanisms. (c.) represent IOM’s MHPSS technical area in dedicate meetings of the Protection Cluster, Health Cluster, and other clusters, as relevant.
4. Supervise and monitor technically the psychosocial support teams working for the Country Office (CO) across departments (health, migrant protection, Emergency response, community stabilization) in various capacities (hotline workers, community workers, experts, trainers, etc.)
5. Attend to the training of onboarding MHPSS staff related to the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and IOM corporate tools.
6. Provide technical guidance and oversight to the project development unit to develop dedicated MHPSS programs as well as relevant MHPSS components within CO’s programs, as appropriate.
7. Develop tools to monitor the efficaciousness and quality of the services provided.
8. Provide technical guidance and oversight in the provision of MHPSS within IOM Ukraine.
9. Oversee and organize the implementation of capacity building of staff, mobile teams and partners.
10. Respond to request for information from donor, Headquarters (HQ) and other IOM departments, and coordinate the development of further project proposals based on emerging and identified needs in the psychosocial support domain in Ukraine.
11. Establish a monitoring and evaluation system, regarding psychosocial activities, in coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer.
12. Ensure proper documentation including regular reporting to the donor as required in the donor agreements.
13. Ensure donor visibility, including focus on funding and budgetary aspects of the project.
14. Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, children, and other vulnerable groups are considered in the programme.
15. Undertake frequent duty travel to the various project sites and others upon request of the CoM.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Psychology (clinical and counselling),Social Work or Anthropology 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.

• A combination of the above-mentioned degrees, a distinctive advantage.

• Professional accreditation with a recognized psychological association-society a distinctive advantage.

• Participation to IOM corporate Academic programs in Psychosocial Interventions in

Emergency and Displacement or similar will be considered an asset.

Experience

• Experience in designing, managing psychosocial support programmes in emergency situation;

• Experience in providing psychosocial support in emergency;

• Experience in a complex humanitarian emergency or post-conflict environment;

• Experience in clinical counselling psychology, or psychotherapy and counselling for social workers an asset;

• Familiarity with the region an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in facilitating training and developing curricula.

• Proficient in MS Office applications and basic knowledge of SPSS.

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

Ukrainian or Russian 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

1 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.