Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (MHPSS), the incumbent will coordinate the implementation of IOM’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Programme activities in different regions across Ukraine.
- Support the coordination and monitoring of the implementation of IOM MHPSS community-based programme activities across several oblasts, maintaining alignment with programme goals and timelines.
- Support and follow up on the work of implementing partners, promptly reporting any instances of non-compliance or challenges to the supervisor.
- Support the planning, implementation, and tracking of project components.
- Support in the development and monitoring of the team’s activity plan based on identified needs, facilitating smooth implementation and addressing bottlenecks or delays.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on team activities, maintaining close communication with relevant colleagues to address any issues that arise.
- Maintain coordination and partnerships with other IOM 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 to support programme reach and impact.
- Work closely with implementing partners, participate in quality verification and monitoring of partner activities, and support delivery of trainings according to the capacity building plan.
- Support the management and documentation of programme assets, materials and spaces, keeping inventories, attendance sheets, logbooks and other administrative records.
- Monitor visibility and branding in all team activities, following IOM guidelines.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent with at least six years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical, counselling, social or educational psychology, counselling, anthropology, mental health, humanities or social sciences from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant work experience
Experience
• Previous experience supporting Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programmes (required), with supervisory 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 liaising with different government authorities at local level (desirable)
Skills
- Communication skills with a wide range of people, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written).
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at
this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
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.
- 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.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
- 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.
Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- 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.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
This position is no longer open.
