Organization or Agency: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Position Title: Project Assistant (MHPSS Social Worker) (2 Positions)
Organizational Unit: Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division
Duty Station: Ninewa (Sinjar)-Iraq
Type of Contract: Sub-Contract to Stars Consultants and Management Development
Grade: Equivalent to G4
Duration of Appointment: Two (2) months, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funds availability
Closing Date: 9 September 2025
Reference Code: CFA2025/IRQ/147
Context/Reporting line:
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (MHPSS), 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 the MHPSS program activities by performing the following functions and responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Participate in the continuous needs assessment component of the MHPSS integrated services graduation approach project, visiting GA families, facilitating group discussions in the communities targeted under the project, and delivering written reports based on that input.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of activity plans in close collaboration with the Senior MHPSS Integration Assistant.
3. Provide basic individual counseling to beneficiaries as needed.
4. Refer beneficiaries to other service providers as needed.
5. Prepare and conduct peer support groups, focus group discussions, and MHPSS awareness-raising sessions.
6. Offer Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) and emotional support to families in case of sudden or ongoing emergencies.
7. Ensure that hardcopy and electronic information systems are maintained, especially the important notes related to key monitoring and implementation.
8. Perform any other duties as assigned by the line supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in any related field from an accredited academic university or institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience and Skills:
• Experience in working with IDP, Returnees, and Host Communities.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) MHPSS in emergencies guidelines.
• Ability to conduct counselling sessions via interpreters/cultural mediators, whenever necessary.
• Ability to conduct sessions remotely.
• Experience in working with young people (children and adolescents).
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Languages:
• Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic.
• Working knowledge in Kurdish language is an advantage.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES – All SOC staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 – Level 1
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.
How to apply:
While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From: 2 September 2025 to: 9 September 2025
