Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer (P) at IOM

Kyiv, , Ukraine -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental health and psychosocial support, Program management, Capacity building, Strategic planning, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Social work, Knowledge management, Training curriculum design, Stakeholder engagement, Program analysis, Applied research, Conflict studies, Peacebuilding, Humanitarian assistance

Industry

International Affairs

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. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture]. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope IOM contributes to the promotion of mental health and psychosocial well-being of migrants and host communities through mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs and activities throughout all phases of the migration process. The full-scale war in Ukraine has created a profound mental health crisis affecting individuals across all age groups. Over 2.5 million homes have been damaged or destroyed with direct losses severely impacting housing, transport, energy, agriculture and water systems. Mental-health concerns are widespread, with more than 70 per cent of adults reporting anxiety, depression or severe stress. Trend analysis estimates that up to 2.7 million people could be affected by strikes in 2026, requiring humanitarian assistance to cope with displacement, service interruptions, life-threatening burns/injuries, mental health trauma, damage, insecurity and protection risks. At the same time, Transition & Recovery and Development are considered scenarios where a great deal of help will be needed. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM Ukraine and direct supervision of the Head of Programmes (Humanitarian), the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer will contribute to the harmonization of the CO’s MHPSS programmatic approaches with global standards and guidelines, development of tools and protocols, provision of technical support and capacity building, strategic planning and project implementation of Mental and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for the mission.

Responsibilities

The MHPSS Officer will contribute to the harmonization of programmatic approaches with global standards and provide technical support and capacity building. They will also lead strategic planning and project implementation for mental health and psychosocial support initiatives within the mission.