Лідер/ка команди з ментального здоров’я та психосоціальної Підтримки / Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Team Leader – Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Team Leader
Duty Station: Poltava, Ukraine
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G7
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term, Five months with the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 22 February 2024 

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 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 the Chief of Mission, and the Senior Programme Officer (MHPSS) and the direct supervision of the National MHPSS Officer, the successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of IOM’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Programme activities in different regions across Ukraine.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate a team consisting of a psychologist, social worker and social activities facilitator of IOM MHPSS community-based programme’s activities in Poltava city and oblast, ensuring equitable and appropriate allocation of tasks and responsibilities within the team, technical support and supervision of team members, as well as transparent and accountable use of allocated financial resources.
2. Assist the National MHPSS Officer and the programme management in the implementation and monitoring of project components.
3. Develop the team’s activity plan based on identified needs and ensure smooth implementation and monitoring of the plan’s progress.
4. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities by team members and liaise with relevant colleagues for troubleshooting.
5. Lead the technical supervision of teams on a day-to-day basis, identify training needs

of the teams, and support capacity-building efforts.

1. Maintain established coordination and partnership with other units, local authorities, civil society organizations, including local non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, women’s and youth groups, and parents and teachers’ associations, as they relate to the work of the team.
2. Identify potential implementing partners, engage in quality verification and supervision and monitoring of existing partners, including delivery of relevant trainings based on a capacity building plan.
3. Organize the maintenance of dedicated assets, materials and spaces, keeping inventory, attendance sheets, logbooks and simple administrative records.
4. Coordinate with the International Organization for Migration Ukraine’s Logistics and Procurement Unit on all issues related to the purchase of materials, contracting of team members and other logistic needs of the team.
5. Ensure proper visibility material is in place for the team’s activities.
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical, counselling, social or educational psychology, counselling, anthropology, mental health, humanities or social sciences with five years of relevant work experience; or
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least seven years of relevant experience

Experience

• Previous experience working on MHPSS programmes (required), with leadership roles (desirable).
• Previous experience working with beneficiaries’ data management, reporting on project activities while respecting data protection and management guidelines (required)
• Experience in community-based team supervision, monitoring and evaluation (desirable).
• Experience working in accordance with the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines on MHPSS in emergency settings (desirable).
• Experience in representation, liaison with different government authorities at local level (desirable).

Skills

• Communication skills with a wide range of people, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Languages

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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 security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications filling in the IOM Personal History Form and sending to [email protected] by 22 February 2024 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 20.02.2024 to 22.02.2024.