MHPSS Associate (Counsellor)

IOM - UN Migration; Doha; On-site; QAR 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM in Doha is seeking a Mental Health Counselling Officer to organize psychoeducation, support groups and counselling sessions within the MHPSS programme.

The role involves coordinating with clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and other professionals, supporting families, and contributing to monitoring and reporting using the Smart Camp SYNC system. Fluency in English required; knowledge of Dari/Farsi/Pashto is an advantage.

Qualifications

• University or Bachelor’s Degree in counselling psychology with three years of relevant professional experience.
• High school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven work experience in a Mental Health Counselling Unit or similar.

Responsibilities

• Organize problem and emotion-based psychoeducation and counseling sessions.
• Coordinate with mental health specialists and referrals to services.
• Support caregivers to organize their support to families affected by mental health issues.
• Assist in reporting services in Smart Camp SYNC and prepare visibility materials.
• Assist in capacity-building activities for IOM staff and volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate the programme and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MHPSS programming

Psychosocial support

Community-based activities

Development and mobilization

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Facilitation & training

MS Office

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in counselling psychology

High school diploma with 5+ years experience

Tools

MS Office suite

Database management

Job description

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (CAS) and direct supervision of Programme Manager (MHPSS), the incumbent will be responsible for organizing problem and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions and performing the following functions and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assist in the organization of MHPSS services in the form of individual and group sessions.
• Assist in the organization of interventions mental health specialists such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and social workers etc., and assist to make referrals to specialized services when needed.
• Assist primary caregivers to organize their support to families with members having mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Support in the organization of interventions and recovery plans for individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Help organize platforms and workshop on disseminating key information and advocacy messages on MHPSS.
• Assist in reporting all services provided in Smart Camp SYNC (Data Entry System); including follow-up and new cases, as well as visibility materials of all MHPSS activities conducted at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS).
• Assist to organize capacity building activities for IOM staff, CAS focal points, Qatar Red Cresent (QRC) and Community volunteers on psychosocial support related issues through workshops and trainings.
• Support the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• University or Bachelor’s Degree in counselling psychology, or any other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience from an accredited academic institution.
• High school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Proven work experience in a Mental Health Counselling Unit or similar.
• Experience working with at-risk community members.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and stakeholders, working in international organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organization.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge and skills in MHPSS programming resilience, psychosocial support, community-based 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 multi-cultural 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

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge in Dari/Farsi/Pashto is an advantage.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• 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

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

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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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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