Job Description

Introduction

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.

 

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Project Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Brazil is implementing various projects addressing the protection, assistance, and integration needs of migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations in Brazil. In the State of Amazonas, IOM is working to prevent violence against Indigenous children, adolescents, and youth, including refugees and migrants. In this context, IOM continue supporting the extremely vulnerable refugees and migrants in Amazonas, especially those in risk of human trafficking, such as children and adolescents, and women and girls victims of violence. 

Under the overall supervision of IOM Brazil Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Programming Coordinator National Officer of Roraima, the direct and technical supervision of the Protection Senior Associate, the consultant will be responsible for supporting IOM protection activities in MHPSS, through the implementation of the activities below mentioned in the state of Amazonas. 
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

 

IOM Protection Unit. MPTF/Indigenous project - PX0646

WBL: 3:1:1:001

BRL 8.000,00 (per month)

BRL 24.000,00 (Total in four months and 13 days)

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

  • In close collaboration with the Protection Coordinator, support the implementation of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities in the target areas. Priority will be given to initiatives focused on preventing violence against Indigenous children, adolescents, and youth, including refugees and migrants.

  • Through a participatory approach with indigenous communities, collaborate in the preparation, collection and analysis of data and in the elaboration of the MHPSS assessment that will contribute to the action plan and deployment on the field.

  • Provide group counselling sessions tailored to the needs of indigenous children, adolescents and youth, including those migrants and refugees.

  • Support the identification and referral of people with severe mental disorders in coordination with IOM Protection Coordinator. Individual sessions if required, along with follow up sessions when deemed necessary.

  • Contribute to the identification of training needs, development of training material and provide training sessions on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and basic aid counselling skills to humanitarian actors, health and social assistance professionals, community focal points and volunteers and other IOM Brazil units and team members.

  • Support the development of awareness messages/campaigns/materials (such as posters, pocket guides and videos) related to mental health and psychosocial support, especially those which will benefit indigenous children, adolescents and youth., the material will be disseminated to communities.

  • Through a participatory approach with migrants and refugees, including indigenous migrants, conduct MHPSS needs assessments, surveys and informative sessions to enhance access to psychosocial services and specialized mental health care in the public health system, especially Psychosocial Network.

  • Collaborate with key partners/ health facilities through the provision of trainings/informative sessions/materials to support the access of the target population while strengthening the referral pathways. 

  • Provide support to regular data collection, analysis and systematization and maintain record of all

  • documents related to beneficiary and project documents. 

  • Provide support with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the MHPSS programme activities according to project objectives, quality standards and needs.

  • Provide functional and administrative support when needed.

  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

  • Clear understanding of the scope of the tasks to be accomplished.

  • Professionalism and competence in the type of consulting to be performed.

  • Oral and written communication skills.

  • Correspondence of the results obtained during the consultancy to what is required in the ToR.

  • Ability to work in a team.

  • Respect for the values and principles of IOM during consulting services.

  • Ability to correctly assess the time and resources needed to complete the tasks

  • Degree of satisfaction of the counterpart with the consulting carried out.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Academic BA in psychology.

Experience

  • Previous experience working with indigenous communities.

  • Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish.

  • English will considered an asset.

  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

    Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish. English will considered an asset.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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

  • 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.

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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