MHPSS Counseling & Resilience Specialist

International Organization for Migration (IOM); Qatar; On-site; QAR 218,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Doha office seeks a counsellor to organize psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions under the supervision of the Head of Office and Programme Manager (MHPSS).

The role requires a university degree in counselling psychology or related field with relevant experience, or a strong mix of education and experience from a humanitarian context. Fluency in English is required; Dari/Farsi/Pashto knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: uni degree in counselling psychology or related field with 3 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 5 years of experience.
• Experience in a Mental Health Counselling Unit or similar and with at-risk community members.
• Experience liaising with governmental/diplomatic authorities and stakeholders, in international organizations or government/non-government settings.

Responsibilities

• Organize problem- and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions.
• Supervise and conduct counselling activities under Head of Office and Programme Manager (MHPSS).
• Coordinate with authorities and stakeholders to support mental health initiatives in emergencies.

Skills

MHPSS programming

Psychosocial support

Community-based activities

Mobilization

Drafting reports

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Office/data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in counselling psychology or relevant field

High school degree with 5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Doha office seeks a counsellor to organize psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions under the supervision of the Head of Office and Programme Manager (MHPSS).

The role requires a university degree in counselling psychology or related field with relevant experience, or a strong mix of education and experience from a humanitarian context. Fluency in English is required; Dari/Farsi/Pashto knowledge is a plus.