National MHPSS Officer

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) , MHPSS Programme Manager, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (MHPSS), the incumbent will contribute to the implementation of IOM's Mental Health and Psychosocial Programme activities across Ukraine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the alignment of MHPSS programming at field level with IOM's operational plans and national priorities, in close coordination with the supervisor, the Hub Leads, and other relevant units at Hub Level, contributing to mainstreaming and integrate MHPSS into other sectors.

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and quality assurance of MHPSS interventions, providing technical guidance and operational support to field teams.

• Support and supervise the work of field teams in the West, South, Center, North, and East of Ukraine, in close coordination with the MHPSS Programme Officer, ensuring consistent implementation.

• Assist in project development, including drafting proposals, preparing reports, public information materials, and publications.

• Support programmatic reporting by contributing to timely collection, review, and synthesis of inputs from field teams and partners. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation by assisting in the development and application of M&E tools and frameworks for MHPSS activities.

• Coordinate training efforts and capacity-building activities for local authorities, NGOs, associations, and civil society actors, and IOM staff, consultants, implementing partners on MHPSS approaches and tools.

• Support data collection, needs assessments, analysis and research, and contribute recommendations to promote psychosocial well-being and inform evidence-based programming.

• Support the adaptation of MHPSS materials and methodologies to the local context, ensuring cultural and contextual relevance, as well as translation accuracy.

• Collaborate with local stakeholders and participate in coordination activities at field level, ensuring regular information exchange and supporting the supervisor in maintaining effective partnerships.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in clinical, counselling, social or educational psychology, counselling, anthropology, mental health, humanities or social sciences with at least two years of professional experience; or
• Master's degree in above-mentioned fields.

Experience

• Previous experience working on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programmes (required).
• Experience supervising staff or teams at the community or field level (required).
• Strong command and ability to communicate fluently on technical MHPSS topics in Ukrainian and English (required), proficiency in Russian is desirable.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project activities (required).
• Experience in data management and reporting while ensuring compliance with data protection guidelines (required).
• Experience working in accordance with the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines on MHPSS in emergency settings (desirable).

Skills

• Skills incoordination and liaison with different government authorities and local actors.
• Team supervision and coordination skills.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to contribute to training and knowledge-sharing initiatives in MHPSS.

Languages

• For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 (Level 2)

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization's vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

• National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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