VAC-10459 MHPSS Counsellor (MHU)

Under the overall guidance of Senior Project Assistant (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support/MHPSS) and the direct supervision of the Medical Officer/MHU Team Leader, and technical supervision of Programme Coordinator (MHPSS), the incumbent will actively engage in the implementation of MHPSS activities including social considerations in basic services and security, strengthening community and family supports, focused non-specialized services and ensure referral to specialized services, as required. S/he is expected to carry out her/his duties in accordance with strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

1.Deliver basic counselling sessions (Individual and/or group counselling) to the affected people that is identified by or through IOM Health Team as an integrated approach.

2.Implement tailored psychosocial support activities for the displaced and migrant populations in the designated locations, in collaboration with MHU and ensure that the implementation of social, religious, and educational/vocational activities are culturally appropriate.

3.Assist in the identification of psychosocial needs, and proposition needed interventions to reduce risks and increase the resilience capacity within the displaced and migrant populations.

4.Organize and lead support groups, focus group discussions and community awareness sessions and contribute to development of key messages related to MHPSS awareness raising.

5.Support in delivering training or workshops tailored for increased awareness on MHPSS concerns and remedies.

6.Conduct on-going monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the psychological conditions of the affected individual and provide periodic reports of MHPSS activities conducted in the designated areas including reports and statistics on monthly basis.

7.Coordinate with Senior Project Assistant (MHPSS) and Medical Officer/MHU Team Leader on cases requiring higher level interventions or referral to mental health specialized services.

8.Coordinate with Regional MHPSS Technical Working Group and other relevant stakeholders at provincial levels.

9.Maintain confidentiality of all beneficiaries and internal information.

Other Functions

Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

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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 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.

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Education

• University Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Works, Psychiatric Nursing, or related Social field from an accredited academic institution with one-year of relevant professional experience; or
• Diploma in the above fields with two-years of relevant professional experience; or
• One-year Certificate in counselling or professional accreditation from a recognized psychological or counselling association-society with three-years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in providing basic counselling sessions for individual or group in a crisis and or post-crisis settings.
• Experience working in humanitarian sector is an asset, specifically in MHPSS programs.
• Good knowledge of community engagement and community awareness methods and tools.
• Experience in supporting and coordinating with health team.
• Experience in training and supervision of scalable psychological interventions is an asset.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and rapidly changing environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

·Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Languages

Fluency in Dari and Pashto

Working knowledge of English

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encourage

VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae along with educational certificates, through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 26 September 2023 latest, applications with incomplete information/documents will not be considered. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.

NOTE:Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for Written Assessments and those qualified to the next stage of Interviews will be contacted via email as well, therefore, please monitor your emails.

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