Position Background

The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is implementing a multi-year, in-country program to assist the Ukrainian authorities in developing a sustainable process for accounting for missing persons and ensuring that the rights of families of the missing are upheld.

The nature of ICMP’s mandate in Ukraine requires staff to engage regularly with conflict-affected communities, families of the missing, and professionals exposed to distressing information and emotionally demanding work. To sustain a healthy, effective, and supportive working environment, ICMP seeks to engage a Psychological Wellbeing and Resilience Consultant.

The Consultant will contribute to ICMP’s staff care framework by providing psychological wellbeing support, promoting effective communication both between staff and external actors, and building staff capacity to engage empathetically and professionally with conflict-affected populations, people experiencing grief, and colleagues under stress. Through regular group sessions, targeted workshops, and team-based activities, the Consultant will enhance the overall resilience and wellbeing of ICMP personnel in Ukraine.


Purpose of the activity

The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen the psychological wellbeing, communication skills, and professional resilience of ICMP staff in Ukraine. By fostering a supportive and psychologically safe working environment, the activity aims to enhance staff capacity to effectively engage with conflict-affected populations, families of the missing, and other stakeholders, including representatives of national authorities and civil society organizations.

Through structured group sessions and thematic workshops, the Consultant will provide staff with practical tools and knowledge related to stress management, prevention of burnout, empathetic and professional communication with people affected by conflict and loss, and strategies for maintaining resilience in demanding work environments.

Ultimately, this activity will contribute to the quality and sustainability of ICMP’s assistance in Ukraine. By supporting staff wellbeing and strengthening their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively, the consultancy will have a direct positive impact on families of the missing and on ICMP’s cooperation with national and local partners.


Duration

This is a one-year fixed-term assignment. 


Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Psychological Wellbeing and Resilience Consultant will:

  • Design and deliver regular group sessions and workshops aimed at strengthening staff resilience and effective communication with conflict-affected populations and families of the missing.
  • Develop and facilitate thematic trainings on topics such as stress management, coping with secondary trauma, maintaining professional boundaries, and supporting others in grief.
  • Provide guidance and practical tools to enhance staff capacity for empathetic, clear, and context-sensitive communication with diverse stakeholders, including representatives of national authorities and civil society.
  • Collaborate with ICMP management and relevant teams to ensure that wellbeing and resilience activities are aligned with organizational priorities and responsive to staff needs.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of ICMP’s wellbeing strategy and internal support mechanisms, and provide recommendations on integrating wellbeing and resilience principles into staff induction, supervision, and team meetings.
  • Prepare brief reports and recommendations summarizing the activities conducted, participant feedback, and suggestions for further wellbeing and resilience initiatives.

 

Key skills/qualifications (i.e., computer skills, language skills)

  • Advanced university degree in psychology, counselling, or a related field; specialization in clinical, occupational, or social psychology is an asset.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in providing psychological support, resilience-building, or psychosocial training in humanitarian, development, or organizational settings.
  • Proven experience in designing and facilitating group sessions or workshops on wellbeing, stress management, communication, or related topics.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the impact of conflict, trauma, and loss on individuals and teams, and ability to apply this knowledge in a culturally sensitive manner.
  • Experience working with conflict-affected or trauma-exposed team, preferably in international or multicultural environments.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent command of English and Ukrainian (oral and written).


Remuneration

The expert will be compensated at a competitive rate, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Payment terms and consultancy details will be discussed and agreed and part of the consultant agreement.  


Deadline for Applications:  31 January 2026


ICMP is committed to maintaining an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. ICMP believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff are critical to our success as a global organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a thoroughly diverse range of candidates. ICMP is proud to be part of the International Gender Champions network.


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