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Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations: MHPSS Project Assistants

MHPSS Project Assistants
Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations

oimbujumbura@iom.int +25.72 22 32 45 https://www.iom.int/countries/buru…

Special Vacancy Notice

Open to National Internal and External Candidates

Position Title : MHPSS Project Assistant (5 positions)
Duty Station : Bujumbura, Burundi
Classification : General Service- G4 Step 01
Vacancy number : SVN_ 2021_BI10_06 Project Assistant
Type of Appointment : SST Special Short-Term contract – Six months
Organizational Unit : Migration Health Psycho-Social Support Unit
Direct Supervision : Migration Health Project Officer
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 10 June 2021

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are
considered as first-tier candidates. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Migration Health project Officer the successful candidate will be providing support to the IOM’s mental health and psychosocial support projects in Burundi.

FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from the MHPSS Unit, participate in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of unit activities. He / She will be responsible for:

1. Provide support on implementation activities of psychosocial assistance for returnees, affected and displaced communities as well as host communities in accordance with IOM policies and donor specifications. Refer beneficiaries to specialized institutions on cases in close coordination with Emergency Coordinator.
2. Contribute to mapping of community resources and formation of psychosocial committees.
3. Liaise with partners and beneficiaries in coordination with the program manager, incorporate feedback and findings for project improvement.
4. Support and assist in the follow-up on counseling and psychosocial activities.
5. Assist in the organization of workshops, seminars, and orientation sessions to promote psychosocial assistance of those affected
6. Collaborate in the development of training materials.
7. Carry out the recording process on the daily assistance provided.
8. Assist in organizing social cohesion campaigns in communities. Ensure community mobilization at community level.
9. Assist in monitoring and evaluating the component’s impact in coordination with the Program Manager.
10. Carry out any other complementary task requested by his direct supervisor or other manager of complementary projects.
11. Provide psychological first aid in crisis-situations such as: Covid-19, Ebola, cholera, socio-political crisis and others.
12. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

1. University degree in mental health nursing, psychology, mental health and psychosocial support, psychiatry or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant
professional experience..
2. Previous work with MHPSS at community level
3. Experience and qualification in counselling is an asset.
4. At least 2 years of field-based experience in community-based psychosocial support programs.
5. Familiarity of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health Psychosocial Services in Emergency Settings is an asset.
6. Field-based experience in working with humanitarian agencies in emergencies
7. Understanding of cultural diversity and cultural diversity competence.
8. Knowledge of United Nations and Non-Governmental Organizations humanitarian community.
9. Experienced in written report writing and use of Microsoft suite
10. Previous experience in emergencies is an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in French, Kirundi is required.
• Knowledge of English is an added advantage

Required competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion & respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity & 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.

Core competencies

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication and explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Both internal and external candidates can apply for this position. For the purposes of the vacant post, internal applicants are considered first-rank applicants.
Taking up the post is conditioned by the certification that the candidate is medically fit.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to jobsburundi@iom.int latest 10 June 2021, 4:30 P.M.
In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to the Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line “SVN_ 2021_BI10_06 Project Assistant

All applications should include a functional e-mail address, mobile numbers, copies of diploma and any other certificate, copy of national ID card and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NO FEE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.

Posting period: From 28.05.2021 to 10.06.2021

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Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (ONG)

oimbujumbura@iom.int +25.72 22 32 45
https://www.iom.int/countries/burundi
UNHCR Office, 1 avenue du Large, Bujumbura, Burundi

Burundi has been an IOM Member State since 2007. In 2010, Burundi and IOM signed a cooperation agreement that led to the establishment of an IOM Mission in Burundi.

The mission works closely with the Government of Burundi in implementing the core migration-related challenges in the country. The Organization’s current main activities in Burundi are related to: 

Refugee resettlement and reintegration. IOM works in close collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Burundi to make the refugee resettlement to third countries a reality and as least arduous as possible. While UNHCR is responsible for ensuring the protection of refugees, IOM facilitates their movement to third countries.

Refugee assistance. Since 2002 to date, approximately half a million refugees were registered by UNHCR to return to Burundi from different countries. In addition, the country still has an estimated 100,000 IDPs. While a significant number of refugees have been assisted to return – which now poses an additional challenge to the country – there have been efforts to ensure that the Burundian Diaspora is increasingly engaged in the ongoing socio-economic and political processes in the country, and specifically in the current global and regional dialogue processes on migration and …

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