MHPSS Associate; Counsellor

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (CAS) and direct supervision of Programme Manager (MHPSS), the incumbent will be responsible for organizing problem and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions and performing the following functions and responsibilities:

• Assist in the organization of MHPSS services in the form of individual and group sessions.
• Assist in the organization of interventions mental health specialists such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and social workers etc., and assist to make referrals to specialized services when needed.
• Assist primary caregivers to organize their support to families with members having mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Support in the organization of interventions and recovery plans for individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Help organize platforms and workshop on disseminating key information and advocacy messages on MHPSS.
• Assist in reporting all services provided in Smart Camp SYNC (Data Entry System); including follow-up and new cases, as well as visibility materials of all MHPSS activities conducted at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS).
• Assist to organize capacity building activities for IOM staff, CAS focal points, Qatar Red Cresent (QRC) and Community volunteers on psychosocial support related issues through workshops and trainings.
• Support the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• University or Bachelor’s Degree in counselling psychology, or any other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience from an accredited academic institution.
• High school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven work experience in a Mental Health Counselling Unit or similar.
• Experience working with at-risk community members.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and stakeholders, working in international organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organization.

• Excellent knowledge and skills in MHPSS programming resilience, psychosocial support, community-based activities, development, and mobilization, especially in an emergency context.
• 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
• Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills;
• Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment and office software packages;
  Data entry (database management) skills.

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

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

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

• 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.