MHPSS Community Mobiliser

Dublin

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Dublin
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-4, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Social Affairs
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

IOM Ireland has been operating in Ireland since 2001, currently in following areas of migration management: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration, Resettlement, Family Reunification, Counter-Trafficking, Protection, Integration Support to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, Integrated Immigration Governance and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

Context:

IOM provides mental health and psychosocial support to international protection seekers residing in the Citywest accommodation facility with the aim to improve their psychosocial well-being and to strengthen their overall resilience.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Ireland, the Head of Unit, the Cultural Mediation and Community Engagement Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Senior Community Engagement Associate, the incumbent will provide support in implementing project activities related to community mobilization and pertinent activities for international protection applicants hosted in transit accommodation centres in Ireland.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure creative, cultural and spiritual activities are organized for the communities and specific groups within the community.
  • Map creative resources and existing creative processes within the community, mobilize them, give them visibility, train them in MHPSS mainstreaming, and help them open their activities to be inclusive of populations in need.
  • Strengthen existing cultural, religious and creative practices, such as civic commemorations, religious rites, sports, theatre and arts events, and processes.
  • Help displaced communities revive their own cultural rituals, traditions and activities, which may be on hold due to the displacement.
  • Promote cultural initiatives, such as social theatre performances, visual arts and music courses, handcraft workshops, storytelling and poetry contests, sports tournaments and explorations, based on identified needs and resources within the community.
  • Design a plan for structured creative activities to be offered to various segments of the community, in collaboration with the Counsellor.
  • Support in daily communication with affected populations, ensuring two-way communication and facilitating activities as a peer.
  • Support the PMTs in ensuring accountability, receiving continuous feedback from affected populations though established channels, and sharing information regularly.
  • In coordination with the Senior Community Engagement Associate, provide technical guidance and supervision to community focal points and volunteers in the concerned communities, ensuring that the programme’s activities are aimed at enhancing creativity, communication, sports, and cultural and religious practices.
  • Understand the community very well and assist mobile teams in the mobilization of its various sectors, helping to identify and appreciate interventions, and facilitate second level MHPSS activities.
  • Support in establishing an effective two-way communication and coordination system between the MHPSS programme and local stakeholders, affected populations and concerned groups, promoting formal and informal meetings with religious leaders, families’ representatives, women and youth leaders, teachers and cultural activists, artists and media professionals.
  • Develop awareness messages/campaigns related to MHPSS (community-based approaches, sports and cultural practices, creativity and psychosocial well-being).
  • Support case workers in carrying out needs assessments, research and surveys, and mapping and monitoring exercises, aimed at identifying individuals, families and subgroups in the affected community most in need of mental health care, and psychosocial and protection support.
  • Perform such other duties, as may be assigned

Qualifications

Education
  • High school diploma with four years of relevant experience; or,
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Arts and Media or Humanities, with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
 
Experience
  • Postgraduate studies in arts, media and/or psychosocial support in emergency settings is an advantage.; or
  • At least 2 years of experience in cultural mediation in the framework of migrants’ assistance. Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
  • Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
  • Familiar with direct assistance to migrants and/or refugees preferred.
  • Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment an advantage.
  • Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs, EU Agencies and/or Irish law enforcements or Government’s Departments would be an asset.
  • Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills.
  • Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office, etc);
  • Valid driver’s license with at least five years driving experience an advantage.
  • Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs, EU Agencies and/or Irish law enforcements or Government’s Departments would be an asset.
Skills
  • Ability to work with migrants and asylum seekers
  • Interpersonal skills (i.e. empathy and emotional resilience)
  • Intercultural competence and communication skills
  • Culture-specific knowledge
  • Capacity to prevent and mitigate conflicts and bridge gaps due to language misunderstandings in an objective and impartial manner between the beneficiaries and the authorities
  • Psychological understanding in interpersonal communication and sensitivity in addressing the asylum-seekers’ claims
  • Knowledge of the procedures related to the asylum application in Ireland
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and work with statistics
  • Good experience with Microsoft Office.
Languages
 
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of any UN languages an advantage
 
 
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.
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 actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-4
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