Project Associate - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

IOM; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM Ireland is seeking a Project Associate for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to provide essential programmatic, financial, and administrative support under the National MHPSS Officer. The role ensures smooth operations and contributes to improving psychosocial well-being for international protection seekers in Dublin.

Responsibilities include assisting with procurement, budget monitoring, donor reporting, and coordinating meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political/Social Sciences, IR, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights or Law with 3 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a High School diploma with 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with EU/international funding instruments, financial management, reporting, accounting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor in managing administrative, financial, and HR activities for the MHPSS project.
• Support program coordination, maintain activity tracking tools, and provide guidance to Programme Assistants.
• Process staff expense and travel claims; assist with procurement following IOM procedures; monitor expenditures against budgets.
• Maintain organized project documentation; compile data for donor reporting; coordinate admin support for meetings and events.
• Attend meetings, prepare minutes, and ensure follow-up actions; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Financial management

Administrative skills

Human resources

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Political/Social Sciences, IR, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law)

High School diploma + 5 years experience

Job description

Organizational context: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ireland, established in 2001, is a UN agency focused on humane and orderly migration. It operates in areas including resettlement, counter-trafficking, and integration support. This role supports the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) project, which aims to enhance the well-being and resilience of international protection seekers in Dublin.

Job purpose: The Project Associate for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) plays a crucial role in the effective implementation of IOM Ireland's MHPSS project. This position provides essential programmatic, financial, and administrative support under the direct supervision of the National MHPSS Officer. The role is accountable for managing day-to-day tasks, ensuring efficient operations, and contributing to the overall objective of improving the psychosocial well-being and resilience of international protection seekers. By ensuring smooth administrative processes and supporting project coordination, the associate directly contributes to the successful delivery of vital support services.

Responsibilities: The Project Associate will assist the supervisor in managing administrative, financial, and HR activities for the MHPSS project. This includes supporting program coordination, maintaining activity tracking tools, and providing guidance to Programme Assistants. The role involves processing staff expense and travel claims, assisting with procurement in accordance with IOM procedures, and monitoring project expenditures against budgets. Responsibilities also include maintaining organized project documentation, compiling data for donor reporting, and coordinating administrative support for meetings and events. The associate will attend meetings, prepare minutes, and ensure follow-up actions are taken, performing other relevant duties as assigned.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Political/Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law) with three years of experience is required. Alternatively, a High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience is acceptable. Accredited universities are recognized via the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Work experience: Required experience includes proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality. Experience with EU/international funding instruments, financial management, reporting, accounting, and budgeting is essential. Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with attention to detail are also necessary. Previous work in international organizations is advantageous.

Skills: Interpersonal skills, including empathy and emotional resilience. Knowledge of financial, administrative, and human resources matters. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: