Call for Applications
Position Title : MHPSS Specialist (Unity State)
Duty Station : Bentiu, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, Three months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 25 December 2017
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.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Bentiu Head of Sub-Office and the direct supervision of the
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program Manager, the successful candidate will be
responsible and accountable for the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the all IOM
MHPSS portfolio in Unity State, according to relevant International guidelines and standards.
The MHPSS program in Unity State includes but is not limited to capacity building for IOM staff
and international community, cultural and recreational activities, peer support groups for
vulnerable displaced people, individual and group psychosocial counselling, integration of
mental health in primary health care system, referral for provision of specialized mental health
services.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
a) Support the MHPSS program manager in identify program development opportunities in Unity
State (for IDPs and host communities) and support in project proposals development and
identification of new donors and thematic areas of technical intervention
b) Support the MHPSS Team developing and implementing a holistic and systemic MHPSS
strategy for IOM in Unity State, in line with IASC guidelines
c) Develop and ensure adequate capacity building to IOM MHPSS staff, PSS mobile teams and
other relevant actors, including line ministries, IDPs and host community members is provided
with updated International Standards and methodologies
d) To identify qualified staff/volunteers, provide capacity building and supervise the IOM mobile
teams comprised of counsellors, facilitators/animators in providing focused non-specialized
services for individuals, caregivers and support groups in the Bentiu PoC,
e) Contribute to build capacity of IOM staff and key actors in Bentiu on PFA, MHPSS guidelines,
MHPSS and GBV, referral pathways, and ensure IOM services are included where relevant
f) Ensure at any given time MHPSS program is driven by a sound MEAL framework and
qualitative and quantitative indicators are always relevant and updated
g) Oversee, coordinate and mentor IOM MHPSS team in Bentiu, including volunteers, and
ensure IOM administrative procedures are always respected
h) Establish comprehensive clear work-plans for staff and PSS teams and provide timely weekly
and monthly reporting on IOM MHPSS activities
i) To maintain appropriate records/database of assessments and any clinical/casework
undertaken, and collect and collate statistics for analysis and sharing of information for weekly,
monthly and quarterly reports
j) Coordinate and liaise with other agencies and key actors, and participate to ICWG, cluster
meetings, working groups, mapping, planning and reporting exercises; take the lead in such
exercises when necessary and in the interest of IOM
k) In coordination with the National WG Coordinator, lead the MHPSS WG in Bentiu
l) Liaise with Line Ministries connected to MHPSS and other relevant civil society actors for
mainstreaming MHPSS in host communities, where applicable
m) Provide technical guidance to CCCM and other relevant Clusters to mainstream effectively
MHPSS in their daily programming
n) Undertake field assignments and assessments as needed and requested by the MHPSS PM
o) Provides MHPSS trainings out of duty stations as required
p) Undertake any other duty as may be assigned
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
•
Master
’
s degree in Clinical Psychology, Emergency Psychology or social works or a related
field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;
or
•
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience
Experience
•
Previous experiences in clinical psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions in
emergencies.
•
Previous experiences in providing services to displaced populations, migrants, refugees or
conflict affected populations
•
Significant experience in implementing MHPSS projects, providing clinical supervision,
coaching, and mentoring to both specialists and non-specialists
•
Experience in protection related programming in emergency, including GBV and Child
protection is an advantage
•
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of UN and international agencies structures.
•
Experience in capacity building activities and curriculum development is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or one of regional languages
an advantage
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
•
Accountability
–
takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
•
Client Orientation
–
works effectively well with client and stakeholders
•
Continuous Learning
–
promotes continuous learning for self and others
•
Communication
–
listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
•
Creativity and Initiative
–
actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
•
Leadership and Negotiation
–
develops effective partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders;
•
Performance Management
–
identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
self and others.
•
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility;
•
Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
•
Teamwork
–
contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
•
Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
•
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
of IOM.
•
Emergency and Crisis – Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.
Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination
structures. Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster
partners, IOM and other emergency response actors. Establishes and maintains effective
relationships with implementing partners. Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available
information
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category,
candidates who are nationals of the duty station
’
s country cannot be considered eligible.
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.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 25 December 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 12.12.2017 to 25.12.2017
Requisition: CFA 2017/60 (P) – MHPSS Specialist (Unity State)(UG) – Bentiu, South Sudan (55284117)
Released
Posting: Posting NC55284118 (55284118) Released