Національний/-а Тренер/-ка (Фасилітатор/-ка) з Ментального Здоров’я та Психологічної Підтримки – National MHPSS Trainer (Facilitator) – Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

 FOR THE CONSULTANCY CONTRACT OF: National MHPSS Trainer (Facilitator)

1. Duty Station of the Consultancy: Kyiv, Ukraine
2. Duration of Consultancy: May 2023 – 31 March 2024
3. Nature of the consultancy: The Trainer will support implementation of activities conducted under the “Path of Resilience” programme focused on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for war veterans, including those with disabilities, their family members, family members of fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine (hereinafter – veterans and their family members) through taking part in arranging, conducting and facilitating capacity building trainings on focused counselling and psychological support services for veterans and their family members; on psychological assistance to families of fallen; and arranging, conducting and facilitating several family retreats for veterans and their family members. All costs related to the conduct of this consultancy will be borne on IOM.
4. Project Context and Scope:

Since January, IOM started a new phase of support for veterans’ reintegration funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Through this, there will be support for more veterans, their family members, and the institutions that assist them, than ever before, and in new ways. The focus of the new 18-months project is to not only provide assistance in the present, but to ensure more robust and sustained support in the future.

Building upon the successes and lessons learned for veterans’ reintegration programming since 2018 and taking into account the changes in the context since the 24th of February 2022, the new “Path of Resilience” programme was created to support veterans’ reintegration in Ukraine with a stronger focus on disabled veterans, their family members, and family of fallen veterans. The approach of this project and of IOM Veterans’ Reintegration Programme is multi-sectoral and multi-level, seeking long-term results through national research on social reintegration of veterans into their communities, helping to establish veterans’ development centers, enhancing tailored access to mental health and psychosocial, including through the hotline and supporting the service providers and organizations that assist veterans, their families and the families of the fallen in their communities.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of Program Coordinator and the overall technical supervision of the National Reintegration Consultant, in close coordination with IOM Ukraine MHPSS programme management and International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans, the Trainer will support implementation of activities withing the project “Path of Resilience” focused strengthening of local capacity on MHPSS in line with international best practices. The Expert will support arrangement, conduct and facilitate capacity building trainings focused on counselling and psychological support services for veterans; on psychological assistance to families of fallen; will support arrangement, conduct and facilitate three family retreats for veterans and their family members; will support arrangement, conduct and facilitate three training of trainers on peer-to-peer support. The activities will take place in Ukraine.

1. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Response, Recovery, Resilience, Transition and Recovery Unit.
2. Category A Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

By the June 30, 2023:

• In coordination with the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans take part in development a training agenda and content of the capacity building training(s), including but not limited to focused counselling and psychological support services for veterans and their family members, on trauma-informed care, anger and stress management, communication between the veterans and their family about the combat experience, understanding and addressing domestic violence, dealing with grief, mourning and loss for veteran families, supporting veterans cope with disability sustained during deployment, etc. the correlation of theoretical information and practical, interactive exercises, should be 40%/60% (the Expert can suggest expanding further subjects, given the availability of time allocated for the in-person/online training and with prioritization of the above subjects);
• In coordination with the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans take part in development the content and schedule of the family retreats for veterans’ families, that seek to resolve issues in their relationships and/or improve interpersonal relations through individual counselling, group work and other therapeutic techniques. The duration and content of the family retreats will be determined by the needs of the participants and project activities timeline.
• In coordination with the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans take part in development a training agenda and content of the offline training of trainers (TOT) on “peer-to-peer” support for veterans and their family members, to train representatives of academic institutions to become trainers on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members; the correlation of theoretical information and practical, interactive exercises, should be 40%/60%;

By the September 30, 2023:

• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate no less 8 capacity building trainings offline for up to 160 local MHPSS workers, identified by IOM, and relevant stakeholders.
• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate no less 5 capacity building trainings online for at least 100 local MHPSS workers, identified by IOM, and relevant stakeholders;
• Prepare and conduct pre- and post-assessments of the capacity building trainings to assess the average knowledge increase among the trainings’ participants;
• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate at least three family retreats for veterans and their family members (30 families in total).
• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate two TOT on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members, to train up to 40 representatives of academic institutions to become trainers on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members;

By the December 1, 2023:

• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate no less 2 capacity building trainings offline for up to 40 local MHPSS workers, identified by IOM, and relevant stakeholders.
• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate no less 4 capacity building trainings online for at least 80 local MHPSS workers, identified by IOM, and relevant stakeholders;
• Conduct pre- and post-assessments of the capacity building trainings to assess the average knowledge increase among the trainings’ participants;
• Participate in the Forum on wellbeing and resilience of veterans and their families, uniting MHPSS practitioners from Ukraine and other countries to present IOM interventions within the project.

By the March 31, 2024:

• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate one capacity building training online for at least 20 local MHPSS workers, identified by IOM, and relevant stakeholders;
• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate pre- and post-assessments of the capacity building training to assess the average knowledge increase among the trainings’ participants;
• Under coordination of the International Expert and Trainer on MHPSS to veterans support the arrangement, conduct and facilitate one TOT on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members, to train up to 20 representatives of academic institutions to become trainers on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members;
• Undertake duty travel within Ukraine on an as-needed basis.
• Provide with interim and a final narrative reports on the consultancy assignment and its outcomes, offering observations on the impact of the consultancy.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

All the deliverables under this Section are subject of approval by IOM. The Expert will also deliver to IOM the electronic files of all gathered documents that were used as a source for the consultancy. Any delay in reaching the deliverables which is not under the control of the Expert will be coordinated with IOM that will undertake corrective actions.

1. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

By the March 31, 2024 provided:

• A training agenda and content of the capacity building training(s), including but not limited to focused counselling and psychological support services for veterans and their family members, on trauma-informed care, anger and stress management, communication between the veterans and their family about the combat experience, understanding and addressing domestic violence, dealing with grief, mourning and loss for veteran families, supporting veterans cope with disability sustained during deployment, etc. the correlation of theoretical information and practical, interactive exercises, should be 40%/60% (the Expert can suggest expanding further subjects, given the availability of time allocated for the in-person/online training and with prioritization of the above subjects) developed and shared with IOM.
• The content and schedule of three family retreats for veterans’ families, that seek to resolve issues in their relationships and/or improve interpersonal relations through individual counselling, group work and other therapeutic techniques developed and shared with IOM.
• A training agenda and content of the offline TOT on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members, to train representatives of academic institutions to become trainers on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members; the correlation of theoretical information and practical, interactive exercises, should be 40%/60% developed and shared with IOM.
• Ten capacity building trainings offline for up to 200 local MHPSS workers, identified by IOM, and relevant stakeholders arranged, conducted, and facilitated.
• Ten capacity building trainings online for at least 200 local MHPSS workers, identified by IOM, and relevant stakeholders arranged, conducted, and facilitated.
• Pre- and post-assessments of the capacity building trainings to assess the average knowledge increase among the trainings’ participants prepared and conducted.
• Three family retreats for 30 veterans’ families arranged, conducted, and facilitated.
• Three TOT on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members, to train up to 60 representatives of academic institutions to become trainers on “peer-to-peer” support to veterans and their family members arranged, conducted, and facilitated.
• Participated in the Forum on wellbeing and resilience of veterans and their families, uniting MHPSS practitioners from Ukraine and other countries to present IOM interventions within the project.
• Duty travel within Ukraine on an as-needed basis undertaken.
• Monthly progress reports and a final report to the Ministry and IOM provided.

1. Education, Experience and/or skills required

Education

• University degree in clinical or counselling psychology;

Behavioral

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Is supported and respected by veterans, has extensive partnerships network within veterans’ community.

Experience

• At least two years of experience in the field of psychological support, including to veterans and their families;
• Strong understanding of issues related to the reintegration and transition of the veterans;
• Strong understanding of post-conflict psychosocial problems regarding veterans and their family members;
• Experience in organizing and conducting of the capacity building trainings for the psychologists, retreats is an advantage.
  Skills 

 Confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English is required.

1. Travel duties required

• Travel duties are mandatory according to the Agreement.

1. 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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.

1. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letters and CVs with names and contacts of three referees, to [email protected] with subject line “National MHPSS Trainer (Facilitator)” by 06th of June, 2023 at the latest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Open to Ukrainian Nationals Only.

!!! Private entrepreneurs (PE) cannot be considered as applicable for providing services under this consultancy.

1. Posting period:

From 30.05.2023 to 06.06.2023