Staff Counselor (Type B Consultant)

International Organization for Migration; Qatar; On-site; QAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration in Qatar seeks a Staff Counsellor to implement staff welfare activities for Afghan nationals residing in Camp As Sayliyah. The role focuses on psychosocial support, protection, and community engagement, reporting to the Staff Welfare unit.

The appointment is a consultant position with a two-day-per-week schedule, working within a team dedicated to humane and orderly migration in partnership with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement staff welfare activities within the mission.
• Provide psychosocial support and safeguarding within the team.
• Coordinate with partners to ensure welfare services are delivered.

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.

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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