SPECIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Open to Internal & External Candidates

Vacancy No. IOM-SVN/0066/2020

Position Title Project Clerk- MHPSS

Duty Station West Guji *2, West Wollega *1, Diredawa *2 and East Hararghe *1, Ethiopia

Classification G3

Type of Appointment SVN, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Posting Period 02.11.2020 – 16.11.2020

About IOM

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

Context

General functions:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Senior Assistant, and the overall supervision of the MHPSS Coordinator, the successful candidate will support the implementation of MHPSS program in the target areas. In particular, he/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide basic psychosocial support to identified individuals/groups and families. 
2. Provide inputs for effective and culturally appropriate psychosocial approaches and interventions at the community level
3. Organize psychosocial activities; community mobilization, awareness raising sessions, and refer cases as needed
4. In collaboration with the MHPSS project assistant, identify and raise potential risk factors influencing mental health status of the target population and assist community volunteers to organize recreational activities
5. Collaborate and participate, in any field survey, data collection and/or needs assessment organized by IOM in relation to MHPSS
6. Support in organizing awareness sessions related to COVID based IOM Ethiopia’s protocol developed by the MHPSS Unit.
7. Attend supervision sessions
8. Execute any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

Education

• University degree in Psychology, Social Work or any other related field

Experience

• 3 year work experience on the area of PSS in emergency
• Proven experience in Mental health and Psychosocial support, Counseling, Protection and social work activities targeting IDPs/returnees, and refugees.
• Previous training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, PFA, Child protection, and SGBV is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information in a variety of settings and formats.
• Knowledge of emergency projects and activity monitoring and reporting.
• Skilled in organizing daily tasks and deadlines are met.
• Knowledge of basic computer and facilitation skills
• Experience working in partnership with community, government and international organizations.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate.

Languages

• Knowledge of English and Amharic is required.
• Working knowledge of the local language of the duty station is mandatory

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioral competencies

Values and 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 day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2

• 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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application/ motivation letter enclosed with only detail CV written in English via our e-mail address RECADDIS@IOM.INT, by November 16^th , 2020 at the latest, referring the position title and Vacancy number in the subject line of your email; no photocopies of educational/training certificates is required at this stage; applicant who doesn`t follow the required application procedure will automatically be disqualified from the competition.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!