MHPSS Assistant (Animator) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: MHPSS Assistant (Animator)

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: General Service Staff, G-5

Type of Appointment:Special short-term graded, Nine Months, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible

Closing Date:03 July 2023

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. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of Programme Manager (MHPSS) and the direct supervision of the MHPSS Officer (Family Community and Support), the successful candidate will organize innovative and inclusive activities that build awareness of CAS psychosocial services and inspire the CAS community to be more engaged and active. He or she will be performing the following functions and responsibilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist the Family and Community Support Coordinator in delivering all community engagement activities and promoting active participation from Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) community.
• Seek and integrate feedback from CAS community to plan the logistical elements of the activities (e.g., room booking, catering, order supplies).
• Develop Assist in the development of content to promote psychosocial well-being through regular creative and arts-based activities, sports, and play, etc. for different age and gender groups and assist in maximizing participation.
• Effectively work with community leaders and volunteers to provide and seek feedback regarding community engagement activities to help improve the activities.
• Assist with organizing meetings, cultural celebrations, workshops, and events to engage the community.
• Conduct outreach to inform CAS guests about the different community based MHPSS activities that are ongoing, workshops, opportunities and events.
• Organize platforms, workshop on disseminating key information and advocacy messages on MHPSS.
• Promote Assist in the promotion of partnerships, capacity building and strengthening of local and international NGOs, providing coaching, and networking.
• Reporting all services provided in SYNC; including all community engagement activities as well as visibility materials of all MHPSS activities conducted at CAS.
• Participate in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the program and in the logistical elaboration of the programmatic phases of intervention.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University Degree in social work, pedagogy, art, theatre, or any other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience.
• High school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• 3-5 years field experience Community Engagement an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in facilitating/leading community meetings.
• Ability to work as facilitator, eliciting input without imposing your perspective.
• Ability to identify and address barriers to resident participation.
• Flexible availability during period of community engagement and proven teamwork capabilities
• Excellent knowledge and skills in MHPSS programming, resilience, psychosocial support, community-based activities, especially in an emergency context.
• Experience working with at-risk community members.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and prepare clear and concise formal correspondence and project reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting.
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles.

Skills

• Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills.
• Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment and office software packages; Data entry (database management) skills.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Basic knowledge of Dari/Farsi/Pashto and Arabic is an advantage.

Notes

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

Required Competencies

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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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.

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

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

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 and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.