MHPSS Counsellor & Community Resilience Specialist

IOM; Qatar; On-site; QAR 182,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Qatar is seeking an MHPSS Associate (Counsellor) to deliver psychosocial support services to vulnerable individuals and communities. You will organize problem- and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups, and individual counselling sessions under the supervision of the Programme Manager.

Ideal candidates have a degree in counselling psychology or related field with relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• University or Bachelor's degree in counselling psychology or related field with three years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a high school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience will be considered.
• Proven experience in a Mental Health Counselling Unit or similar setting.
• Experience liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities, as well as international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and delivering individual and group MHPSS services.
• Coordinate interventions with mental health specialists.
• Support primary caregivers in assisting families with mental health challenges.
• Aid in developing recovery plans for individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Help organize platforms for disseminating MHPSS information and advocacy messages.
• Assist in reporting all services through the data entry system.
• Capacity-building activities for staff and community volunteers on psychosocial support.
• Support programme monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

MHPSS programming

Psychosocial support

Community-based activities

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Facilitation

Data entry

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in counselling psychology

High school diploma with 5+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Qatar is seeking an MHPSS Associate (Counsellor) to deliver psychosocial support services to vulnerable individuals and communities. You will organize problem- and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups, and individual counselling sessions under the supervision of the Programme Manager.

Ideal candidates have a degree in counselling psychology or related field with relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to