Job description
CTG OverviewCTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements.
In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.Overview of position
Under the overall direct supervision of the Mental Health & Psycho Social Support Program Manager & overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission, the successful candidates will be responsible & accountable for the direct implementation of the IOM MHPSS activities as part of the Migrant Resource & Response Mechanism (MRRM) in Tripoli.
Role objectives
Technical:
- Conduct outreach visits as part of an integrated IOM team.
- Provide psycho social support to the members of the migrant community.
- Plan & implement group & individual psycho social activities to promote mental health & well being.
- Make necessary referral to other units, programs & departments within IOM & to other stakeholders.
- Conduct a services mapping exercise in order to identify other units & stakeholders working to address the needs of migrants in target areas.
- Liaise closely & coordinate with the health & protection teams working in the area. This includes meetings, workshops training’s & so on.
- Undertake all administrative & office related to ensuring the successful implementation of tasks & the project activities.
- When required, develop Purchase Request Forms (PRFs), get necessary approval & liaise with other unit / programs / departments within IOM to ensure that all travel & venue booking is completed in time.
- Develop all necessary paper work & get necessary approval liaising with other unit / programs / departments within IOM to ensure that all arrangements for training’s to conducted in Tunis & Libya are being completed on time.
- Report any challenges & potentials hiccups in the process to the Program Manager in a timely manner.
- Support the Program Manager in identifying capacity building opportunities in Libya for CSO’s & govt. counterparts, develop training materials & contribute to the delivery of training’s if required (translation or leading sessions).
- Attend training sessions & document all process for processing approvals, authorisations maintaining up to date copies of all documents.
- Work on creating a system for proper documentation.
- Provide the Program Manager with timely & accurate information of delivered activities & in compliance with IOM reporting formats & time frames.
- Liaise with other IOM units in particular MRRM & protection in addition to VHR, health & technical cooperation & community stabilisation to guarantee a holistic approach to responses, management of identified cases & referral when necessary.
- Liaise with IOM partners, especially CSO’s & govt. counterparts to ensure interventions are delivered in line with international guidelines & standards & IOM policies.
- Travel to any location as requested by the direct supervisor when / where necessary.
- Attend meetings, both programmatic & technical on regular basis.
- Liaise closely with the MH professional to better follow up on cases.
- Submit weekly & monthly reports documents all activities & services provided.
- Staff should prepare a report after each activities (IOM template)
- Undertake any other duty as may be assigned by the PM.
Project reporting
This role works under the direct supervision of the Mental Health & Psycho Social Support Program Manager & overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission.
Key competenciesEducation & experience:
- Graduate studies in Social, Psychological or any other relevant fields such as Human Sciences, Public Health, etc.
- Proven experience in computer specifically report writing.
- At least 3 years of previous experiences in providing services to displaced populations, migrants, refugees or conflict affected populations.
- At least 2 years of previous experience in the fields of social work, psychology, public / community health, sociology program in emergency settings.
- Demonstrated experience & knowledge of UN & international agencies structures.
- Experience in capacity building activities & curriculum development is an advantage.
Languages:
- Fluency in written & oral English & Arabic is required, knowledge of French is an advantage.
Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical & behavioural competencies:
Behavioural:
- Takes responsibility & manages constructive criticism.
- Works effectively with all clients & stakeholders.
- Promotes continuous learning, communicates clearly.
- Takes initiative & drives high levels of performance management.
- Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
- Displays mastery of subject matter.
- Contributes to a collegial team environment.
- Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment & retaliation & promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation & abuse (PSEA).
- Incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.
- Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
- Works with internal & external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Technical:
- Effectively applies knowledge of mental health & psycho social issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level.
- Maintains confidentiality & discretion in appropriate areas of work.
- Skilled at developing culturally relevant psycho therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrated expertise & thorough knowledge on the practical application of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings.
- Knowledgeable on the psycho social impact of forced displacement.Team management
This role does not have any team management responsibility.
Further information
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
More Information
- Job City Tripoli
