Project Associate – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

IOM - International Organization for Migration; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM Ireland invites applications for a Project Associate – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). Based in Dublin/Citywest, the role supports the MHPSS project through programmatic, financial and administrative tasks.

Under the supervision of the National MHPSS Officer, you will assist with HR, documentation, and coordination with partners to ensure timely delivery of activities. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to protection and well-being within a

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic, financial, and administrative support for the MHPSS project.

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ireland has been operating in Ireland since 2001, currently in following areas of migration management: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), Resettlement, Family Reunification, Counter-Trafficking (CT), Protection, Integration Support to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, Integrated Immigration Governance and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

IOM provides mental health and psychosocial support to international protection seekers residing in the Citywest accommodation facility with the aim to improve their psychosocial well-being and to strengthen their overall resilience.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the National MHPSS Officer, the Project Associate – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) will be responsible and accountable for providing efficient programmatic, financial assistance and support, including the day-to-day administrative, Human Resources (HR) and finance tasks related to the implementation of the MHPSS project.