SVN-2026-09 MHPSS Specialist (Social Inclusion & Integration)

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (Social Inclusion & Integration), the MHPSS Specialist (Social Inclusion & Integration) provides individual and group-based MHPSS interventions and community-based psychosocial support to promote the mental well-being and social inclusion of migrants under MMIA-PLUSZ-2.2.1-24-2024.

1. Individual, Group and Community-Based MHPSS Activities
• Implement Individual MHPSS counselling for migrants.
• Design and facilitate group MHPSS sessions for migrants.
• Implement community-based psychosocial activities to promote social cohesion.

2. Psychoeducation and Awareness
• Organize psychoeducation workshops and awareness campaigns to strengthen resilience.
• Provide technical support to staff on inclusive MHPSS approaches.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Assess the effectiveness of group-based MHPSS interventions.
• Document and report on lessons learned and best practices.

4. Documentation and Compliance
• Maintain accurate records of group MHPSS activities, ensuring adherence to IOM’s data
protection policies.

• University degree in Psychology with three years of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma, and professional accreditation with a recognized psychological or mental health association society with five years of experience.
   

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Experience in facilitating MHPSS activities in community settings.
• Knowledge of mental health promotion, psychoeducation, and social inclusion frameworks.

• Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.
• Experience in group-based psychosocial interventions.
   

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English and Hungarian (oral and written) is required.

Fluency in Ukrainian a distinct advantage.

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

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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