Job Description

Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Position : PROJECT ASSISTANT (MHPSS)
• Organizational Unit:  MHU
• Duty Station: Yemen, Aden
• IOM Classification: M 4
• Type of Appointment: Third Party Contracted (TPC) MPH Monthly Contract, 6 Months (With a possibility of renewal)
• CFCV No.: CFCV2024.021
• Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Monday, 13 May 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Under the overall supervision of the Migration Health Programme Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the Project Officer (MHPSS), the incumbent is responsible to support the provision of health services to migrants and IDPs and conflict affected people. He/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.    Assist in the provision of holistic mental health and psychosocial support services to target beneficiaries.
2.    Under the guidance and supervision of the technical experts, assist in the delivery of standardized and quality primary health care services and mental health & psychosocial support (MHPSS) to vulnerable migrants and IDPs and hospital referral for patient with needs for specialized services.
3.    In coordination with supervisor, support the MHPSS and health teams with the organization of IOM MHPSS activities with the relevant AoR.
4.    Support the Unit in carrying out day to day activities to ensure the highest level of quality of MHPSS services at IOM/IOM supported health facilities is maintained, including but not limited to, effective support of survivors of GBV and referral to the protection unit, individual and group counselling sessions, etc.
5.    Maintain documentation, filing, archiving of all patient files to ensure that the confidentiality and integrity of the records are maintained.
6.    Support in systematic data collection, compilation and reporting on all MHPSS activities are provided to management and M&E teams.
7.    Assist in collection of beneficiary stories and service evaluations in coordination with the IOM Migration Health Unit (MHU).
8.    Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• High School diploma with four years of relevant professional experience preferably in migration or public health, or
• Diploma /Certificate / Training in Psychology from an accredited academic institution, with two years of continuous professional working experience preferably in migration or public health.

Experience:

• Knowledge of structures and functions of national health systems, international health agencies, donors and organizations
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Ability in project proposals and reports writing is an advantage;
• Strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy.

LANGUAGES

For all applicants, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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.

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.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, national of the country with automatic right to live and work in the country, and security clearances.
• Females with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.As part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
• Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.