SVN-2025-19 MHPSS Specialist (Social Inclusion)

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), 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.
  Context
  Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (Social Inclusion & Integration), the MHPSS Specialist (Social Inclusion) Support provides group-based MHPSS interventions and community-based psychosocial support to promote the mental well-being and social inclusion of migrants.  

 

1. Group and Community-Based MHPSS Activities

• 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.

Education

• University degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution with three years of relevant experience; or 
• high school diploma with five years of experience.

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

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

Skills

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

Languages

• For this position, fluency in Ukrainian is required (oral and written).
• Fluency in Hungarian and/or English is a distinct advantage.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. 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 three 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.

  Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where th