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: 23 August 2022
4 September 2022
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Project Assistant I (MHPSS)
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : General Service (G-4, THB 61,967.50 per month)
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract Initial 9 months with possibility of extension
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 04 September 2022
Reference Code : SVN037/2022
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
Under its Migrant Assistance and Counter-Trafficking Unit (MACTU), IOM Thailand implements a range of national and regional projects aimed at addressing migration challenges and delivering increased protection and assistance to vulnerable migrants in partnership with government, civil society and private sector counterparts. In particular, the PRM-funded “Child Care Services and Psychosocial Assistance at Bangkok Immigration Detention Centres” project aims to improve living conditions and health outcomes (including mental health and psychosocial wellbeing) for migrant children and women detained in Bangkok.
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager of Child Care Services and Psychosocial Assistance’s Project in IOM Thailand, and direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, and in collaboration with relevant units at IOM Thailand, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting project team in providing direct psychosocial care to the beneficiaries and to contribute to the implementation of project activities within Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants and Counter Trafficking thematic programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to vulnerable migrants in Shelters for Children and Families and Welfare Protection Centres for Victims of Trafficking under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) and Immigration Detention Centres (IDCs), either referred by social workers or shelters’ staff or local authorities or caregivers;
In coordination with project team and local authorities, assist in conducting activities related to rehabilitation, such as but not limited to play therapy, games, informal group discussion and peer support,
In coordination with Senior Project Assistance, regularly input and update the statistical information of beneficiaries in the IOM data base system
Assist in preparation of needs assessments and pre/post evaluation of special needs cases and individuals, as well as statistical information and reports on the psychosocial assistance provided by IOM to its beneficiaries (number of cases, nationalities, age, etc.)
Assist the project team in delivering the psychosocial care training for service providers, including to government and non-government counterparts.
Maintain positive relations with local implementing actors and stakeholders for the successful and timely implementation of above-mentioned duties and services.
Undertake regular travel within and outside of duty station as may be required for official duties and providing psychosocial services;
Any other related duties that may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Master’s degree in Psychology, Mental Health of Social Workers, 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 on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Peace building, Social Cohesion, and Community Organizing.
Experience and knowledge of migrant children and child protection in Thailand context is an advantage.
SKILLS
High interpersonal skills in dealing with colleagues and the community is a must.
Coordination and liaison skills
Strong community mobilization and engagement
Data protection, project monitoring and reporting
Good computer literacy skills and data management
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written)
Conversant in Burmese and Khmer is an asset.
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
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 1
Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels
Delivering results: Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary
Managing and sharing knowledge: Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Communication: Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives
Other
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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by September 04, 2022 at the latest.
Kindly indicate the reference code SVN037/2022 followed by your full name in the subject line.
Applications should include:
a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
b) a curriculum vitae;
c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 22.08.2022 to 04.09.2022