IOM seeks to recruit a technical working group coordinator (MHPSS Network) – South Sudan
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
IOM :
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.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates :
- Internal candidates ;
- Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries :
Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Cook Islands; Cuba; Cabo Verde; Djibouti; Fiji; Micronesia (Federated States of); Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Iceland; Kiribati; Comoros; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Saint Lucia; Lesotho; Libya; Montenegro; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Namibia; Nauru; Papua New Guinea; Palau; Paraguay; Solomon Islands; Seychelles; Somalia; Suriname; Sao Tome and Principe; Kingdom of Eswatini; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Holy See; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Vanuatu; Samoa.
Context :
An Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Technical Working was formed in Juba, Republic of South Sudan in June 2016. The purpose of the MHPSS Technical Working Group (TWG)/Network is to bring together in one forum all the stakeholders working in MHPSS with the view to enhancing the response to MHPSS needs of affected persons in the Republic of South Sudan, and thus improving their access to quality services and support. The TWG is the technical think tank behind the MHPSS network. It aims to achieve this goal through enhanced coordination among MHPSS agencies, conducting a detailed mapping of MHPSS activities, sharing best practice, building capacities of MHPSS actors and partners in other priority clusters, supporting the development of MHPSS policies and strengthening advocacy initiatives with the Government of South Sudan, the humanitarian community and donors.
The MHPSS Technical Working Group follows the guidelines of the Interagency Standing Committee and the Global MHPSS reference group. The Coordinator of the TWG is housed within the International Organization for Migration and supported by two co-chairs and TWG members consisting of stakeholders on the ground and the leads of other active sub-groups/ task forces in South Sudan (currently UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Association of Volunteers in International Service (AVSI), and the Directorate of Mental Health Services within the Ministry of Health and the Environment).
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Operations the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the coordination of the MHPSS Technical Working Group activities at Country level, liaising with relevant clusters and MHPSS actors, governments, donors, universities, religious institutions and international relevant bodies.
Core Functions / Responsibilities :
- Coordinate the activities of the MHPSS Technical Working Group at National level and any sub-groups/ task forces in Juba ;
- Activate the MHPSS Technical Working Group in field locations and supervise the work of Sub-national coordinators (Unity, Upper Nile, Western Bahr el Ghazal Western Bahr El Ghazaal (WBEG), Equatoria States) ;
- Assist with the formulation of strategies and the annual working plans for the MHPSS Technical Working Group ;
- Represent the MHPSS Technical Working Group in the Inter Cluster Working Group ;
- Support MHPSS within the Cluster system, at the Inter-Cluster Working Group (ICWG), with MHPSS actors and non-MHPSS actors, the Government of South Sudan and within the Donor Community ;
- Contribute to the design of and deliver capacity building actions such as training of trainers, specialized training and awareness raising initiatives (orientation seminars, mini-trainings, briefings, project reviews) for MHPSS Technical Working Group members and for the Government of South Sudan ;
- Provide budget information to support funding allocations from the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) and Donors for MHPSS projects within the priority Clusters ;
- Contribute to the development of MHPSS tools for South Sudan. Particular focus will be on assessment, monitoring and evaluation tools to be used by national level actors ;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience :
Education :
- Master’s degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Pedagogy or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience :
- Experience in MHPSS responses in humanitarian contexts ;
- Experience working in conflict/humanitarian contexts ;
- In depth theoretical and practical knowledge of and the IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings guidelines and associated products (e.g., Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Assessment toolkit, the 4Ws mapping tool, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, and the Health, Protection and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) booklets) ;
- Strong networking capacities for constructive relationships with all humanitarian actors (e.g., Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the South Sudan Red Cross, Cluster Leads, UN agencies, international non-governmental organization (INGOs), national non-governmental organization (NNGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)), Donors and relevant Government Line Ministries ;
- Experience in working in large scale complex humanitarian emergencies (previous working experience in the Republic of South Sudan is an advantage) ;
- Familiarity with the humanitarian architecture (cluster system), humanitarian appeals, humanitarian response plans and common humanitarian funds ;
- Ability to work independently and to accept advice from MHPSS coordination group Board members.
Languages :
- IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
- For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies :
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 wherever possible ;
- 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.
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
- 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; 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 potential ;
- Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential ;
- Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. here
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other :
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply :
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 07 May 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: here
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period :
From 24.04.2019 to 07.05.2019
Requisition: SVN 2019/125 (P) – Technical Working Group Coordinator (MHPSS Network) (P2) – Ju (55922189) Released
Posting: Posting NC55922190 (55922190) Released
