VAC-8005 MHPSS - Programme Assistant- (MHPSS team member)
Tripoli
- Organization: CTG - Committed To Good
- Location: Tripoli
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level consultancy
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Administrative support
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Children's rights (health and protection)
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
CTG overview |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006. |
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Overview of position |
Under the overall direct supervision of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programme Manager and senior MHPSS assistant, and Migration Health Division coordinator and overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission, the successful candidates will be responsible and accountable for the direct implementation of the IOM MHPSS activities under the project “Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) |
Role objectives |
Attend to search and rescue operations and support the provision of humanitarian and psychosocial support to migrants at disembarkation points in Tripoli and make the necessary referrals as part of IOM teams and in line with IOM protocol and agreed internal procedure. Conduct regular visits to detention centers (DCs), disembarkation points, shelters, and urban locations in order to assess the needs of migrants, IDPs and host communities and provide assistance accordingly. Participate in defining effective and culturally appropriate psychosocial approaches and interventions on the community level. Provide remote psychosocial support when needed. Make necessary referral to other units, programs, and departments within IOM and to other stakeholders. Conduct a services mapping exercise in order to identify other units and stakeholders working to address the need of migrants in the relevant DCs and urban locations and needs of IDPs and hosting communities. Liaise closely and coordinate with the health, protection, 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 roles 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 & Programme Manager in a timely manner. Support the programme manager in identifying capacity building opportunities in Libya for Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts, develop training materials and contribute to the delivery of trainings if required (translation or leading sessions). § 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 programme manager with timely and accurate information of delivered activities, case notes, and referrals and in compliance with IOM reporting formats and timeframes. Liaise with other IOM units in particular Protection in addition to VHR, Health and Technical Cooperation, Community Stabilization and MRRM to guarantee a holistic approach to responses, management of identified cases and referral when necessary. Liaise with IOM partners, especially Civil Society Organizations and Government counterparts to ensure interventions are delivered in line with international guidelines and standards and IOM policies. § 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 so to better follow up on cases. § Submit weekly and monthly reports documents all activities and services provided. § Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the senior MHPSS assistant and PM. |
Project reporting |
Senior
MHPSS programme assistant . |
Key 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:
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Team management |
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Further information |
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. |
Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training. |
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