MHPSS Training Assistant Education

Position Title : MHPSS Training Assistant (Education)

Duty Station : Doha Qatar

Classification : General Service Staff G5

Type of Appointment : One Year Fixed Term with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 04 May 2024

Established in 1951 IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration works closely with governmental intergovernmental and nongovernmental 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.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the MHPSS Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the MHPSS Family and Community Support Coordinator the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the MHPSS programme activities by performing the following functions and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In coordination with the Education Officer provide admin and clerical assistance to plan implement and evaluate the counselling and psychosocial activities in the school(s) in Camp As Sayliyah (CAS).

2. Support qualified technicians when providing trainings and activities to build the capacity of teachers in the area of counselling and PSS including in times of emergency.

3. Assist in Documenting and reporting all education counselling and psychosocial support activities conducted at the school using Smart Camp SYNC (Data Entry System) in coordination with the Education Unit.

4. Assist in the organization of awareness raising sessions group and individual interventions and psychoeducation sessions to create a positive learning environment enhance the students wellbeing and achievement and develop positive students behavior.

5. Assist in with the coordination between different CAS programs such as Protection Health NonFood Items Community Engagement.

6. Assist in the organization of educational programs and training sessions for adolescents and teenagers.

7. Support the organization of MHPSS trainings for teachers and volunteers.

8. Assist qualified technicians to identify and refer children in need of specialized services to a child psychiatrist.

9. Assist to organize capacity building activities for IOM staff CAS focal points Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) and community volunteers on childoriented psychosocial support and related issues through workshops and trainings.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University or Bachelors Degree in Education Adult Education psychology from *accredited university with focus on Education Development/Psychology or any other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience.

• High school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Proven work experience as a teacher.

• Experience working with atrisk community members.

• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and stakeholders working in international organizations nongovernment or government institutions/organization.

Skills

• Must be approachable and empathic so children will be comfortable working with you.

• Excellent knowledge and skills in MHPSS programming resilience psychosocial support communitybased activities development and mobilization especially in an emergency context.

• Demonstrated ability to draft and prepare clear and concise formal correspondence and project reports.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural setting;

• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles.

• Strong organizational facilitation communication writing and presentations skills;

• Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment and office software packages; Data entry (database management) skills.

Languages

IOMs official languages are English French and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of Dari/Farsi/Pashto and Arabic is an advantage.

Notes

*Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (confidential

Required Competencies

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 daytoday 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 serviceoriented 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 Organizations 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.

IOMs competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competencybased interview.

Other

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. 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. Vaccination against COVID19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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Job Type: Fulltime

Pay: QAR15000.00 QAR15500.00 per month

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