IOM - Project Assistant - MHPSS - Duhok (Rwanga - Qadia Camp)

Context/Reporting line:
Under the general guidance of the Programme Coordinator (MHPSS), the overall supervision of the MHPSS Programme Officer, the administrative supervision of the Head of sub-office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior MHPSS Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting MHPSS Programme activities, by performing the following functions and responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Participate in the continuous needs assessment component of the project: collect data, facilitate group discussions in the communities targeted under the project and deliver written reports with that input.
2. Prepare and implement the activity plan in close collaboration with the Senior MHPSS Assistant .
3. Offer individual support and basic counselling to beneficiaries if required under supervision of the Senior MHPSS Assistant and MHPSS officer.
4. Conduct community outreach activities and collaboration with civil society organizations ensuring inclusiveness of vulnerable and marginalized populations in project activities.
5. Organize and lead support groups, focus group discussions and awareness raising sessions and contribute to development of messages related to MHPSS awareness raising and sensitization.
6. Assist the programme coordinator and MHPSS programme officer in the overall implementation of the project, including administrative and technical actions.
7. Support the Senior MHPSS Assistant with the implementation of community-based activities related to mental health and psychosocial support.
8. Participate in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme and the integration of work with activities the social cohesion and other PSD programme activities on governorate level.
9. Participate in the capacity building activities arranged by PSD for local stakeholders on MHPSS topics, especially stress management and MHPSS needs of the local population.
10. Any other duty as may be assigned by the MHPSS programme coordinator or officers.