VAC-13134 MHPSS Program Assistant (MHPSS Team Member)

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

§Assess perception of MHPSS among beneficiaries, design appropriate key messages, design suitable ways to share information, disseminate information to migrants through awareness sessions, community dialogues and using other means like leaflets, media and informal networks.

§Provide psychosocial support to individuals of the target population living in the coverage area which can range from DCs, migrant communities to host communities.

§Make necessary referral to other units, programs and departments within IOM and to other stakeholders.

§Support the Program Manager in identifying capacity building opportunities in Libya for peer facilitators, Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts, develop training materials and contribute to the delivery of trainings (translation or leadingsessions).

§Implement necessary capacity building trainings required by the projects to increase capacity of community members and frontline staff to ensure sustainability in basic emotional support in different target populations.

§Oversee the pilot implementation by peer facilitators to ensure proper implementation and ensure increase in skills in responding to emotional needs within communities. 

§Liaise closely and coordinate with the health, protection, community stabilization and MRRM teams working in the area. This includes planning of the weekly visits, meetings, workshops trainings and so on.

§Undertake all administrative and office related to ensuring the successful implementation of tasks and the project activities.

§When required, develop purchase Request Forms (PRFs), get necessary approval and liaise with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all travel and venue booking is completed in time.

§Develop all necessary paperwork and get necessary approval liaising with other unit/programs/departments within IOM to ensure that all arrangements for trainings to conducted in Tunis and Libya are being completed on time.

§Report any challenges and potentials hiccups in the process to the senior MHPSS assistant &  Program Manager in a timely manner.

§Attend training sessions and document all process for processing approvals, authorizations maintaining up to date copies of all documents.

§Work on creating a system for proper documentation.

§Provide the Program Manager with timely and accurate information of delivered activities and in compliance with IOM reporting formats and timeframes.

§Travel to any location as requested by the direct supervisor when/where necessary.

§Attend meetings – both programmatic and technical on regular basis.

§Liaise closely with the mental health professional to better follow up on cases.

§Submit weekly and monthly reports documents all activities and services provided

Senior MHPSS Assistant

Competencies

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

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 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 level 3

• 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.

If direct reports (10th row above) for SES is greater than zero, then the managerial competencies below are inserted.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• 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 potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
  

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Skills 

a) Effectively applies knowledge of mental health and psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
b) maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
c) Skilled at developing culturally relevant psychotherapeutic interventions
d) Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge on the practical application of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings;
e) knowledgeable on the psychosocial impact of forced displacement.