Staff Counselor (Type B Consultant)

IOM - International Organization for Migration; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM - International Organization for Migration in Doha is seeking a Staff Counsellor to implement staff welfare activities across the mission and provide psychosocial support where needed. The role focuses on promoting wellbeing and humane workplace practices in a challenging environment.

The consultant will operate on a schedule of two working days per week, contributing to protective and supportive services for staff and ensuring alignment with IOM policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement staff welfare activities within the mission.
• Operate on a schedule of two working days per week.

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.

Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

IOM provides essential services to Afghan nationals residing in Camp As Sayliyah through the provision of psychological counselling and specialised mental health services, protection, non-food item distribution, education, and community engagement. The Staff Counsellor will be responsible and accountable for implementing staff welfare activities within the mission. The position is expected to operate on a schedule of two working days per week.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Staff Welfare