Project Assistant, Mental Health and Psycho Social Support Project

Job identification: w2025_13018

Position Title: Project Assistant, MHPSS Project

Duty Station: Citywest, Dublin, Ireland

Classification: General Service G-5

Type of Appointment: 3 months Special Short-Term, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: February, 2025

Closing Date: 13.02.2025

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

IOM opened an office in Ireland in 2001. Ireland became a full member government of IOM in 2002. IOM Ireland provides with programming activities in the following areas of migration management: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration, Resettlement, Family Reunification, Counter-Trafficking, Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

Context:

Under the Overall supervision of the Project Manager and the direct supervision of the Site Coordinator the incumbent will be accountable and responsible for providing efficient administrative assistance and support to the day-to-day administrative, HR and finance tasks related to the implementation of the Mental Health and Psycho Social Support (MHPSS) project.

The MHPSS Project is designed to support the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS), of the Department of Children, Integration, Equality, Disability and Youth, to provide international protection applicants residing in Citywest and potentially other Centres in the Dublin area, with Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (CB MHPSS) through Psychosocial Mobile Teams, with the aim of improving psychosocial well-being from a bio-psychological, socio-relational and cultural perspective and strengthening the overall resilience of beneficiaries, who have recently applied for International Protection (IP) in Ireland

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assist the MPHSS Site Coordinator in implementing and monitoring the administrative/financial and HR activities related to the project.
• Implement delegated administrative actions in accordance with IOM rules, regulations and instructions.
• Maintain appropriate filing of all admin and HR documents.
• Process in a timely manner staff expense claims and Travel claims of the MHPSS Projects staff as per IOM rules.
• Assisting in the purchasing of the items necessary to the projects implementation, as per IOM rules.
• Follow up the internal administrative and financial processes with the relevant Units.
• Assist the Site Coordinator with the all the stages of the administrative and HR functions related to the Project.
• Provide general clerical support to the MHPSS Site Coordinator.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelors degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Proven experience in a similar setting & capacity.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with EU and/or international funding instruments, in financial management and reporting, accounting, budgeting and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy & confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal & intercultural skills with an attention to detail.
• Previous work experience in international organizations and service industry companies would be an advantage.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills (i.e. empathy and emotional resilience)
• Knowledge of financial, administrative and human resources.

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written).

IOMs 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:

IOMs competency framework can be found online.

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 (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 Organizations 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.

Managerial Competencies - behavioural indicators (Level 1) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizations vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organizations goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, soon after the closing of the advertisement.

Posting period:

From 30.01.2025 - 13.02.2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €2,975.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/02/2025Reference ID: w2025_13018